2022 Nebraska Teacher of the Year. 2023 Horace Mann Award for Teaching Excellence Finalist. Opinions are mine. I love my daughter's Natalia and Nayeli.
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Learning reached beyond the classroom in June as Dr. Gabriel Gutierrez and Dr. Madina Djuraeva led a study abroad experience in Mérida, where students explored the region's culture, visited Mayan ruins, strengthened their Spanish, and studied alongside educators in Mexico. ✈️
ALT A group of people pose for a photo in front of Mayan ruins
ALT A group of people pose for a photo with instruments
ALT A group of people pose for a photo in a beautiful ocean
ALT A group of people pose for a photo in the commons area of a university
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One of the coolest perks of being a Teacher of the Year is participating in Space Camp. Sarah Hardin, 2026 Nebraska Teacher of the Year got to reach new heights and experience some pretty stellar activities during her time at Space Camp in Alabama. #spacecamp
ALT Woman hanging upside down on space camp equipment
ALT 2026 Nebraska teacher of the year Sarah Hardin at space camp
ALT 11 Team Arnold members in space camp uniforms
ALT 2 teachers a man and woman holding rockets they built
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Three ICE-related deaths in just a week. There is no reforming a system built to terrorize immigrant communities. Abolish ICE.
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Not even finished with Marking Period 1, and my students of Spanish 1 are doing AMAZING things in our class. Minor mistakes, but NO Google Translate, NO AI, just a piece of paper and a pencil.
My students are THE best!!!! 🙌🏽
#ProudProfe #Spanish #PatriotNation
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Thank you, @NJEA for the note.
Honored to represent @FTHSPatriots & @FreeholdRegHSD
@RaiseAcademyFHS @NewJerseyDOE
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Esta nota es pa’ mis estudiantes!
🙏🏾🤜🏽🤛🏾
@FTHSPatriots @FreeholdRegHSD @TownshipScores @monmouth_soe
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Had a great day at the @MonCoLibrary next to amazing local authors. Better yet, I shared a table with the amazing writer, Mr. Tom Sabino, father of my former @FTHSPatriots student.
@igiglobal
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Freehold Township Teacher Wins Fulbright Award njedreport.com/freehold-teac…
@FTHSPatriots @FulbrightTeach
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Last week I spoke to the community college community on “The Power of Purpose.” Each of us has the ability to make a difference through our purpose. But when we connect those purposes, something bigger happens.
Individually we make an impact—together we transform lives.
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Thank you, Missy, for leading with grace and brilliance.
Read her final blog as 2024 National Teacher of the Year! @CCSSO @Missytesterman share.google/elRDSPymz24ldqv…
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Proud of the work we get to do on the State Board of Education. And grateful to the Sherwood Foundation for their $25 million investment in Nebraska literacy.
HELPING TEACH READING: The Nebraska State Board of Education signed off on steering $80 million in fed and private funding over the next five years to boost literacy rates for students in the state's schools.
From @ZachWendling2 and @NE_Examiner:
nebraskaexaminer.com/2025/08…
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Thrilled to be selected for the @FulbrightPrgrm Teacher Global Classroom! 🙏🏾
#Fulbright #ExchangeOurWorld #ExchangesMatter @NJStateDept
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In the later seasons of The Cosby Show, Theo mentored a student with dyslexia. By sharing his own struggle, he built trust and changed a life. That’s the kind of teacher I strive to be—one who connects through vulnerability and lifts students up.
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Less than 2% of educators in this country are Black men.
Honored to stand alongside these incredible, award winning educators from Massachusetts, Missouri, and Pennsylvania—men who lead with passion, purpose, and an unwavering commitment to our students.
Representation matters.
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Last week, I had the joy of reconnecting with some of the 2022 State Teachers of the Year cohort. I’m truly appreciative of these incredible educators. We built a lasting friendship grounded in our shared belief that all students deserve to be seen, heard, and valued.
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Excited to moderate a @SmithsonianEdu session, "Connecting Community and Curriculum through Conversation" - part of their National Education Summit! I'll be joined by amazing State TOYS.
Free to attend, but registration is required: lnkd.in/eGQz2QuQ
#Education
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Our tradition as National Teachers of the Year: Juliana holds the 1, I hold the 2, Rebecka the 3 (2021, 2022, 2023).
But this photo is deeper—it reflects our students.
Linguistic gifted.
Black American
Proud immigrant
Representation matters
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HALF-YEAR RECAP: 21 libraries world wide 🌎 have my two books!
From Princeton University, Monmouth University, Macalester College, University of Chicago, Virginia Tech, Texas A&M University, Tulane University, University of Illinois, to all the way to Germany 🇩🇪 , New Zealand 🇳🇿, Israel 🇮🇱 , Australia 🇦🇺 , Spain- -Cataluña 🇪🇸, Netherlands 🇳🇱 , Perú 🇵🇪 , Botswana 🇧🇼, and Canadá 🇨🇦
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Honored to share my perspective on leading with respect, transparency, and service as a superintendent. Thanks @DistrictAdmin for highlighting our work! #MondayMotivaton
'Respect and transparency': Rony Ortega @drronyortega shares how to become a service-oriented superintendent @SSCcardinalNews districtadministration.com/a…
