Jackie Gardner 🏳️‍🌈
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Jackie Gardner 🏳️‍🌈
@jgardner.bsky.social
🍎MS Science Teacher
🌲Co-Chair of the Environmental Education Collaborative
🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Queer Educator and Youth Advocate
*views expressed are my own.
Attention artists! The deadline is almost here to submit your SPACE themed art for the 2025 Environmental Art Contest. Visit the bitly link below to submit your piece by Thursday June 5th:
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#EduSky #iteachscience ##STEAMEDUCATION #art #artcontest
June 1, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Not trying to be a hero with my twisted knee, but I didn't realize ahead of time that it would be a march instead of a stationary demonstration. None the less I have no regrets, it was awesome to be out there with my husband supporting #publicschools!
#EduSky #FightForSchools @wearecta.bsky.social
May 18, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Taking time for myself is a real struggle but it felt so good to get on the field again after a 3 year hiatus from the #highlandgames. It hurt so gooood. 😅 But seriously, I love and appreciate my body so much when I see how strong it can be!
May 11, 2025 at 2:45 AM
The misty weather is calling to these kids. They just have to walk in the rain, and I completely get it.🥰 So nice to soak up the gift of water.🩵🌧
#EduSky #rain #petrichor #touchgrass
May 7, 2025 at 12:46 AM
I might cry.💙😭 It's been a really hard week but I got my first teacher appreciation gift of the year. A student knocked on my door after school and said she had a surprise for me. A 🌈sticker and croc charms 🥰 #EduSky
May 3, 2025 at 1:42 AM
It's that time of year again! I know it can be controversial to incubate eggs in classrooms but with responsible methods it can be so enriching to a life science curriculum. All ducklings will come back home to our farm to join our growing flock! #EduSky #iteachscience
May 3, 2025 at 1:03 AM
I'm really enjoying our Springtime Chinampa project for our #ecosystem unit. S's learned about axolotls and Lake Xochimilco and were then given timber (craft sticks) and rope (yarn) and they built their own #chinampas. The cilantro is growing in nicely and we even added goldfish to a pond! #EduSky
April 26, 2025 at 4:33 PM
For the 1st time in over a decade of teaching in Southern California, we had an earthquake in the middle of the school day! A hearty 5.2 about 11 miles away from us. The best part about it was all the excitement and curiosity from every class period that followed, asking a million questions! #EduSky
April 15, 2025 at 6:52 AM
Spring Break is bringing me a welcome reprieve. The semester is pushing into the final lap and everyone is burning out but it's been a good run. Flowers are blooming, students are researching their favorite biomes, and we're getting muddy in the garden. #iteachscience #EduSky
April 9, 2025 at 6:06 PM
🌈✊️ My wheels are turning and I'm feeling recharged to serve my community! I am also deeply reassured that good people are out there leading the resistance and I'm COMPLETELY humbled to be amongst them.♀️🏳️‍🌈⚧️🏳️‍⚧️ Onward we go, back to the streets!
@eqca.bsky.social @fightgoddess.bsky.social
March 17, 2025 at 4:49 AM
No cheating, post the last photo of your pet.
March 17, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Started Day 2 of the Leadership Academy with former Mayor of Palm Springs and first transgender mayor in CA, Mrs. Lisa Middleton! @eqca.bsky.social
March 16, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Such an incredible Day One of the 🌈LGBTQ+ Leadership Academy: Gender Equity Edition! Thank you to Equality California for the wonderful opportunity to learn about leadership campaigns and appointments. More tomorrow! #LGBTQ #protecttranskids
@eqca.bsky.social
March 16, 2025 at 4:11 AM
No biological offspring but I have a lot of critters that would call me mom. Here's to the women caretakers who keep our planet whole. #InternationalWomensDay
March 9, 2025 at 6:32 AM
Ugh, awful week, how do y'all handle it?
☠️ The State of the Union was appalling.
❤️‍🩹 Curious how many reports there are on me in the End DEI portal.
💔 Found out my former student was murdered in a gang fight.

And, of course, teach daily w/ compassion and patience for each of my 170+ kids.
#EduSky
March 8, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Little bit of crafting therapy before going back to work. Finally got around to mounting my rhinoceros beetle from the #entomology class I took a few weeks ago. Definitely a fun new hobby I'll be trying again soon!
March 3, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Getting pumped for the rally, this playlist is fire. ❤️‍🔥 #WhatWouldDollyDo
February 17, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Getting ready for the rally at city hall tomorrow. #NotMyPresident #ProtectTransKids #EduSky
February 17, 2025 at 4:57 AM
I was invited to co-present tonight's workshop on building relationships with students, but more specifically how educators can be safe and welcoming for our #LGBTQ students. Super grateful for the opportunity to share with my colleagues and have a greater impact in my community! #EduSky
February 13, 2025 at 5:27 AM
Been working my bootie off organizing the district science fair and it was a treat to host the winners from all our schools last night. Still have to get our finalists ready for the county fair, but the biggest part is over. These kids are pretty cool!
#iteachscience #EduSky
February 12, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Highlights of my UCR Botanical #Garden were smelling this "peanut butter🥜 plant" 🏵 and smooshing cochineals🐞 until my finger tips were purple. We giggled and were so stinking excited for these new discoveries! I wish all of you the joy of experiencing natural wonders with your colleagues.
#EduSky
February 6, 2025 at 3:04 AM
In the chaos of current events, I've been trying to practice mindfulness as often as possible. I'm so grateful that my PD today is at the UC Riverside Botanical Garden talking #EnviroEd and the benefits of playing in dirt! 🐿🌻🐌
#EduSky
February 5, 2025 at 8:37 PM
This is Newton, my black hole. He is deceivingly dense and his fur absorbs so much light that it's hard to get a good photo. 🐈‍⬛🌌
January 30, 2025 at 5:41 AM
The EOs are going to have a clear impact on public education even if they haven't eliminated the department yet. What are some resources you've found to help educators and school staff prepare for the road ahead? #EduSky
January 26, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Ryan Gosling says "hello Gus!" 👋 🫏❤️🪿
January 25, 2025 at 6:08 PM