Okay, I’ve tried to post #Prompt3 3 times, but something keeps sticking. #ClassroomMath #ClassroomChem

Truths and/or lies:
1. I have taught longer than I was a student in classrooms.
2. I have never broken a bone.
3. I have tangentially worked for NASA and Bill Nye.

Photo that brings joy: during spring break, we went to Antelope Canyon, which was beautiful!

#prompt2 #ClassroomMath #ClassroomChem
In chem lab, I spend a lot of time at the beginning of the year reminding students about safety goggles and attending open flames. It sounds stressful, but usually it’s not bad, and the kids’ actions tell me when I need to intervene.

I heard the group of girls say, “ahhh!” as they moved apart, I grabbed a beaker to scoop up the spider and release it outside. I wished it many tasty bugs. Then I realized that it was black and did it have a red belly???!

I started on the bird app because of @samjshah and @jreulbach and got into the #MTBoS, even as a chem teacher, which truly saved me.

So, #Prompt1 #ClassroomMath #ClassroomChem #introduction

1. I’m Dana, I teach chemistry in a large district in WA. I’ve transferred to a new school this year, which is exciting!
2. Pie wins, waaay over cake or doughnuts.
3. I need crafts to do. Currently, I’m painting miniatures and learning to knit.