A Jill in Illinois with a deep affection for mashed potatoes.
@jillinois.bsky.social
From Melvin. My dad killed Nazis. My birth was announced on Hee-Haw.
she/her
Progressive, Bi, GenX. Accidental science teacher. I look like a meek middle-aged Midwest mom. Chaotic good.
she/her
Progressive, Bi, GenX. Accidental science teacher. I look like a meek middle-aged Midwest mom. Chaotic good.
Holiday Cactus is having its moment.
November 23, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Holiday Cactus is having its moment.
November 18, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Saw this maple while I walked home from work
November 14, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Saw this maple while I walked home from work
When you work in a middle school, keep your head up. Literally and figuratively.
November 4, 2025 at 1:34 PM
When you work in a middle school, keep your head up. Literally and figuratively.
Turned on the boiler finally.
November 1, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Turned on the boiler finally.
Happy Halloween. I feel extra spooky this year.
October 31, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Happy Halloween. I feel extra spooky this year.
Anonymous gift left on my desk.
October 31, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Anonymous gift left on my desk.
One kid just stood at my whiteboard and drew during class. She could define the vocab, so we’re cool.
Tag yourself. I’m either Sardonic Ghost or Saucy Pumpkin.
Tag yourself. I’m either Sardonic Ghost or Saucy Pumpkin.
October 28, 2025 at 2:49 PM
One kid just stood at my whiteboard and drew during class. She could define the vocab, so we’re cool.
Tag yourself. I’m either Sardonic Ghost or Saucy Pumpkin.
Tag yourself. I’m either Sardonic Ghost or Saucy Pumpkin.
In my mailbox after work, from a kid I had last year.
October 22, 2025 at 9:55 PM
In my mailbox after work, from a kid I had last year.
Seen in an alley today.
October 18, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Seen in an alley today.
October 18, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Current status
October 16, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Current status
Currently laying in my tent, listening to a rain shower in the woods. It’s 51, so I’m cozy in my sleeping bag.
October 15, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Currently laying in my tent, listening to a rain shower in the woods. It’s 51, so I’m cozy in my sleeping bag.
My 1st hour class was asked to create a logo.
October 3, 2025 at 3:34 PM
My 1st hour class was asked to create a logo.
Converting potential to kinetic energy.
September 30, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Converting potential to kinetic energy.
Fall flowers from my yard.
September 30, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Fall flowers from my yard.
I live it when they leave me notes that I don’t find until later.
September 18, 2025 at 9:02 PM
I live it when they leave me notes that I don’t find until later.
Happy 30th anniversary to me and the mister. As is tradition, I brought in donuts to share. My first hour kids were delighted.
September 16, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Happy 30th anniversary to me and the mister. As is tradition, I brought in donuts to share. My first hour kids were delighted.
Lesson planning.
September 14, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Lesson planning.
Hoco 2025.
September 14, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Hoco 2025.
The kiddos were learning about the Cultural Revolution and were asked to create posters criticizing their teachers.
Here’s mine. I am confused and yet pleased.
Here’s mine. I am confused and yet pleased.
September 12, 2025 at 10:59 PM
The kiddos were learning about the Cultural Revolution and were asked to create posters criticizing their teachers.
Here’s mine. I am confused and yet pleased.
Here’s mine. I am confused and yet pleased.
Dang. Looks like OSHA had budget cuts on the workplace safety budget.
September 2, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Dang. Looks like OSHA had budget cuts on the workplace safety budget.
September 1, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Happy September!
September 1, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Happy September!
Caturday
August 30, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Caturday