Kari Johnston
@holamsjohnston.bsky.social
I teach fifth grade bilingual world changers.
Austin, TX | M.Ed | Mamá | Finalist 2023 Texas TOY | Union Member | NCTE Elementary Representative-at-Large | Reader | she/her/ella
Austin, TX | M.Ed | Mamá | Finalist 2023 Texas TOY | Union Member | NCTE Elementary Representative-at-Large | Reader | she/her/ella
Me all day: “I don’t get it? I just really like 6th grade math!”
Me during the costume parade: “67!”
All fifth graders in response: “ahhhh! I knew it!! 67!!”
Are we the cool teachers yet?
#edusky #joy #keepingrelevant
Me during the costume parade: “67!”
All fifth graders in response: “ahhhh! I knew it!! 67!!”
Are we the cool teachers yet?
#edusky #joy #keepingrelevant
November 1, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Me all day: “I don’t get it? I just really like 6th grade math!”
Me during the costume parade: “67!”
All fifth graders in response: “ahhhh! I knew it!! 67!!”
Are we the cool teachers yet?
#edusky #joy #keepingrelevant
Me during the costume parade: “67!”
All fifth graders in response: “ahhhh! I knew it!! 67!!”
Are we the cool teachers yet?
#edusky #joy #keepingrelevant
Reposted by Kari Johnston
The new issue of #ClassroomCorridors is here and packed with ideas to help elementary educators build respectful, strong classroom communities from day one.
Access back-to-school-themed podcasts, booklists, and more: classroomcorridors.org/issue/issue-...
Access back-to-school-themed podcasts, booklists, and more: classroomcorridors.org/issue/issue-...
August 4, 2025 at 1:31 PM
The new issue of #ClassroomCorridors is here and packed with ideas to help elementary educators build respectful, strong classroom communities from day one.
Access back-to-school-themed podcasts, booklists, and more: classroomcorridors.org/issue/issue-...
Access back-to-school-themed podcasts, booklists, and more: classroomcorridors.org/issue/issue-...
Reposted by Kari Johnston
Representing K–12 teachers and leaders in the core subject areas, NCTE, @nctm.org, @socialstudies.org, and NSTA call on the administration to release nearly $7 billion in allocated federal educational funds and reaffirm its commitment to supporting our nation’s communities: ncte.org/blog/2025/07...
July 17, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Representing K–12 teachers and leaders in the core subject areas, NCTE, @nctm.org, @socialstudies.org, and NSTA call on the administration to release nearly $7 billion in allocated federal educational funds and reaffirm its commitment to supporting our nation’s communities: ncte.org/blog/2025/07...
Reposted by Kari Johnston
At #LitMath25, Elementary Cohort Facilitator @frankisibberson.bsky.social shared:
“The less we control and manage and the more we commit to freedom, the more our students learn.”
How will you invite choice? #MondayMotivation
With author @kristinziemke.bsky.social & NCTE VP Detra Price.
“The less we control and manage and the more we commit to freedom, the more our students learn.”
How will you invite choice? #MondayMotivation
With author @kristinziemke.bsky.social & NCTE VP Detra Price.
June 23, 2025 at 8:57 PM
At #LitMath25, Elementary Cohort Facilitator @frankisibberson.bsky.social shared:
“The less we control and manage and the more we commit to freedom, the more our students learn.”
How will you invite choice? #MondayMotivation
With author @kristinziemke.bsky.social & NCTE VP Detra Price.
“The less we control and manage and the more we commit to freedom, the more our students learn.”
How will you invite choice? #MondayMotivation
With author @kristinziemke.bsky.social & NCTE VP Detra Price.
Reposted by Kari Johnston
We’re pleased to share the results of the 2025 NCTE elections!
Welcome to our new leaders, taking office in November:
• Jamal A. Cooks
• Kari Johnston
• Vivett Dukes
Congratulations to the new Section and Conference leaders, as well!
For more: ncte.org/get-involved...
#EducationLeadership
Welcome to our new leaders, taking office in November:
• Jamal A. Cooks
• Kari Johnston
• Vivett Dukes
Congratulations to the new Section and Conference leaders, as well!
For more: ncte.org/get-involved...
#EducationLeadership
June 6, 2025 at 7:22 PM
We’re pleased to share the results of the 2025 NCTE elections!
Welcome to our new leaders, taking office in November:
• Jamal A. Cooks
• Kari Johnston
• Vivett Dukes
Congratulations to the new Section and Conference leaders, as well!
For more: ncte.org/get-involved...
#EducationLeadership
Welcome to our new leaders, taking office in November:
• Jamal A. Cooks
• Kari Johnston
• Vivett Dukes
Congratulations to the new Section and Conference leaders, as well!
For more: ncte.org/get-involved...
#EducationLeadership
If you want to know why I’m the teacher and advocate I am today, @carmelavaldez.bsky.social is a huge part of that.
She’s off spread her joy and magic in a new way, but wow, this goodbye is hard. ♥️
Cheers to her & in celebration, here is a picture of us toasting sparkling cider. 🥂
She’s off spread her joy and magic in a new way, but wow, this goodbye is hard. ♥️
Cheers to her & in celebration, here is a picture of us toasting sparkling cider. 🥂
May 31, 2025 at 2:04 AM
If you want to know why I’m the teacher and advocate I am today, @carmelavaldez.bsky.social is a huge part of that.
She’s off spread her joy and magic in a new way, but wow, this goodbye is hard. ♥️
Cheers to her & in celebration, here is a picture of us toasting sparkling cider. 🥂
She’s off spread her joy and magic in a new way, but wow, this goodbye is hard. ♥️
Cheers to her & in celebration, here is a picture of us toasting sparkling cider. 🥂
Reposted by Kari Johnston
Love seeing @holamsjohnston.bsky.social on this list! ❤️🤗
We are excited to announce the recipients of the 2025 Humanities Texas Outstanding Teaching Awards! #htxota
www.humanitiestexas.org/news/article...
Each year, we present 15 awards recognizing excellence in teaching the humanities in TX. Over 900 teachers were nominated for this year's awards!
www.humanitiestexas.org/news/article...
Each year, we present 15 awards recognizing excellence in teaching the humanities in TX. Over 900 teachers were nominated for this year's awards!
May 27, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Love seeing @holamsjohnston.bsky.social on this list! ❤️🤗
Calling all elementary educators 📢📢📢
I’ll be there! Let’s show up for each other and the work that matters. ♥️
#EduSky #iTeachEnglish #education #elementaryeducation #NCTE
I’ll be there! Let’s show up for each other and the work that matters. ♥️
#EduSky #iTeachEnglish #education #elementaryeducation #NCTE
If you're a member of NCTE's Elementary Section and you would appreciate having a forum for robust, honest conversations that focus on elementary classroom practice and problem-solving, this new virtual event series starting in April is just for you: ncte.org/classroom-co...
April 25, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Calling all elementary educators 📢📢📢
I’ll be there! Let’s show up for each other and the work that matters. ♥️
#EduSky #iTeachEnglish #education #elementaryeducation #NCTE
I’ll be there! Let’s show up for each other and the work that matters. ♥️
#EduSky #iTeachEnglish #education #elementaryeducation #NCTE
Reposted by Kari Johnston
We ❤️ Dual Language Education.
Thanks, @zstavely.bsky.social, for visiting our school and district.
#iTeachDL
edsource.org/podcast/what...
Thanks, @zstavely.bsky.social, for visiting our school and district.
#iTeachDL
edsource.org/podcast/what...
PODCAST: What California can learn from Texas about bilingual education
We visit an elementary school and a middle school in Austin, Texas, where students learn in Spanish and English and take the AP Spanish exam in 8th grade.
edsource.org
April 24, 2025 at 5:40 PM
We ❤️ Dual Language Education.
Thanks, @zstavely.bsky.social, for visiting our school and district.
#iTeachDL
edsource.org/podcast/what...
Thanks, @zstavely.bsky.social, for visiting our school and district.
#iTeachDL
edsource.org/podcast/what...
If you support, encourage, or engage with educators, this is a must-read.
Also, Caroline’s words are a hug to all of us teachers. ♥️
@ncte.org
[P.S. If you’re interested in writing for Classroom Corridors, let’s connect!]
#EduSky #NCTE #iTeachEnglish #iTeachDL
Also, Caroline’s words are a hug to all of us teachers. ♥️
@ncte.org
[P.S. If you’re interested in writing for Classroom Corridors, let’s connect!]
#EduSky #NCTE #iTeachEnglish #iTeachDL
I wrote a little piece for NCTE's Classroom Corridors.
If you're not an NCTE member, maybe it's time to become one. It's one of my favorite professional orgs. ❤️
#EduSky #EduCoach #NCTE #iTeachDL
If you're not an NCTE member, maybe it's time to become one. It's one of my favorite professional orgs. ❤️
#EduSky #EduCoach #NCTE #iTeachDL
Instructional Coach to Instructional Coach: Community Care to Carry On
Instructional coach Caroline Sweet stresses the importance of community in education, providing support and nurturing connection and resilience.
classroomcorridors.org
April 25, 2025 at 1:50 AM
If you support, encourage, or engage with educators, this is a must-read.
Also, Caroline’s words are a hug to all of us teachers. ♥️
@ncte.org
[P.S. If you’re interested in writing for Classroom Corridors, let’s connect!]
#EduSky #NCTE #iTeachEnglish #iTeachDL
Also, Caroline’s words are a hug to all of us teachers. ♥️
@ncte.org
[P.S. If you’re interested in writing for Classroom Corridors, let’s connect!]
#EduSky #NCTE #iTeachEnglish #iTeachDL
Reposted by Kari Johnston
If you have a moment, give this a listen. It's my two teaching besties talking to Gary about how we sustain each other in community.
You'll need to be an NCTE member to listen. But if you aren't, maybe you should be. Just sayin'.
@carmelavaldez.bsky.social @holamsjohnston.bsky.social
You'll need to be an NCTE member to listen. But if you aren't, maybe you should be. Just sayin'.
@carmelavaldez.bsky.social @holamsjohnston.bsky.social
March 9, 2025 at 10:51 PM
If you have a moment, give this a listen. It's my two teaching besties talking to Gary about how we sustain each other in community.
You'll need to be an NCTE member to listen. But if you aren't, maybe you should be. Just sayin'.
@carmelavaldez.bsky.social @holamsjohnston.bsky.social
You'll need to be an NCTE member to listen. But if you aren't, maybe you should be. Just sayin'.
@carmelavaldez.bsky.social @holamsjohnston.bsky.social
I’m honored to have been part of the team behind this resource.
We hope it brings joy, connection, and support to elementary educators everywhere.
Have a classroom story or project to share? Let’s collaborate!
#teachers #edusky #elementary #elementaryeducation #education #NCTE #literacy
We hope it brings joy, connection, and support to elementary educators everywhere.
Have a classroom story or project to share? Let’s collaborate!
#teachers #edusky #elementary #elementaryeducation #education #NCTE #literacy
We launched a new online publication—created by and curated for elementary classroom teachers—to elevate teacher voices and connect our members in ways that support practice. Check it out: classroomcorridors.org
April 8, 2025 at 1:30 AM
I’m honored to have been part of the team behind this resource.
We hope it brings joy, connection, and support to elementary educators everywhere.
Have a classroom story or project to share? Let’s collaborate!
#teachers #edusky #elementary #elementaryeducation #education #NCTE #literacy
We hope it brings joy, connection, and support to elementary educators everywhere.
Have a classroom story or project to share? Let’s collaborate!
#teachers #edusky #elementary #elementaryeducation #education #NCTE #literacy
These books bring joy and empathy into classrooms.
I was especially inspired by the way @msguerrette.bsky.social uses questioning to push her students’ critical thinking.
Classroom Corridors is a resource close to my heart. Check it out!
#literacy #edusky #books #literature #NCTE
I was especially inspired by the way @msguerrette.bsky.social uses questioning to push her students’ critical thinking.
Classroom Corridors is a resource close to my heart. Check it out!
#literacy #edusky #books #literature #NCTE
Help your elementary students reflect on shared experiences and the power of connection with this booklist curated by NCTE member @msguerrette.bsky.social, a National Board Certified Teacher in western Maine with 23 years of experience in grades 4–6. classroomcorridors.org/february-202...
A Booklist to Invite Conversations: Finding Joy in Community
Explore a curated book list designed to spark meaningful classroom conversations about community, joy, and belonging. These books help students reflect on shared experiences and the power of connectio...
classroomcorridors.org
April 8, 2025 at 1:25 AM
These books bring joy and empathy into classrooms.
I was especially inspired by the way @msguerrette.bsky.social uses questioning to push her students’ critical thinking.
Classroom Corridors is a resource close to my heart. Check it out!
#literacy #edusky #books #literature #NCTE
I was especially inspired by the way @msguerrette.bsky.social uses questioning to push her students’ critical thinking.
Classroom Corridors is a resource close to my heart. Check it out!
#literacy #edusky #books #literature #NCTE
March 31, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Reposted by Kari Johnston
You can't use the parks budget to redo your backyard.
You can't use the highway budget to repave your driveway.
You can't use the police budget to hire a personal security guard.
And rich people can't use our public school budget to pay for private school.
Say no to vouchers.
You can't use the highway budget to repave your driveway.
You can't use the police budget to hire a personal security guard.
And rich people can't use our public school budget to pay for private school.
Say no to vouchers.
March 6, 2025 at 1:01 AM
You can't use the parks budget to redo your backyard.
You can't use the highway budget to repave your driveway.
You can't use the police budget to hire a personal security guard.
And rich people can't use our public school budget to pay for private school.
Say no to vouchers.
You can't use the highway budget to repave your driveway.
You can't use the police budget to hire a personal security guard.
And rich people can't use our public school budget to pay for private school.
Say no to vouchers.
Reposted by Kari Johnston
Two good friends are running for TABE board.
If you’re a member of the Texas Association of Bilingual Education, look up @maestra-landaverde.bsky.social and @henrycastellanos.bsky.social
If you’re a member of the Texas Association of Bilingual Education, look up @maestra-landaverde.bsky.social and @henrycastellanos.bsky.social
November 30, 2024 at 2:43 AM
Two good friends are running for TABE board.
If you’re a member of the Texas Association of Bilingual Education, look up @maestra-landaverde.bsky.social and @henrycastellanos.bsky.social
If you’re a member of the Texas Association of Bilingual Education, look up @maestra-landaverde.bsky.social and @henrycastellanos.bsky.social
Still fangirling over @tracisorellauthor.bsky.social and @charleswaters.bsky.social 🎉📚 We loved talking about books, writing, and lobster rolls! #NCTE2024 @carmelavaldez.bsky.social
November 23, 2024 at 12:54 AM
Still fangirling over @tracisorellauthor.bsky.social and @charleswaters.bsky.social 🎉📚 We loved talking about books, writing, and lobster rolls! #NCTE2024 @carmelavaldez.bsky.social
Just two teacher besties with our favorite author!! ♥️ #NCTE2024 #BilingualEducators #EduSky @carmelavaldez.bsky.social
November 22, 2024 at 11:46 PM
Just two teacher besties with our favorite author!! ♥️ #NCTE2024 #BilingualEducators #EduSky @carmelavaldez.bsky.social
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson impacted all the teachers in the room when she reminded us that hope exists, communities within this country have weathered very difficult moments, and our students can do anything because we have done the work. #NCTE2024 #NCTE #HeartHopeHumanity
November 21, 2024 at 10:59 PM
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson impacted all the teachers in the room when she reminded us that hope exists, communities within this country have weathered very difficult moments, and our students can do anything because we have done the work. #NCTE2024 #NCTE #HeartHopeHumanity
We loved learning with @cynleitichsmith.bsky.social about the writing process and importance of stories that represent our identities and experiences! #ReadingRockStars #TexasBookFestival
November 16, 2024 at 1:22 AM
We loved learning with @cynleitichsmith.bsky.social about the writing process and importance of stories that represent our identities and experiences! #ReadingRockStars #TexasBookFestival