Robyn K. Pinilla, Ph.D.
@robynkpinilla.bsky.social
Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education at UTEP. Spatial reasoning & early math ed. Cyclist. Runner. Meat Fighter. Former ECE teacher & administrator.
My ❤️ is happy.
Visiting my colleague Song An’s math methods class and thinking of @triangleman.bsky.social’s puzzles and Nick Johnson’s current research.
This was the pick-me-up I so desperately needed.
Visiting my colleague Song An’s math methods class and thinking of @triangleman.bsky.social’s puzzles and Nick Johnson’s current research.
This was the pick-me-up I so desperately needed.
October 15, 2025 at 7:12 PM
My ❤️ is happy.
Visiting my colleague Song An’s math methods class and thinking of @triangleman.bsky.social’s puzzles and Nick Johnson’s current research.
This was the pick-me-up I so desperately needed.
Visiting my colleague Song An’s math methods class and thinking of @triangleman.bsky.social’s puzzles and Nick Johnson’s current research.
This was the pick-me-up I so desperately needed.
Everybody I know is posting about conferences and summer learning and I’m just running (and riding, and swimming) away from it all.
June 9, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Everybody I know is posting about conferences and summer learning and I’m just running (and riding, and swimming) away from it all.
In the spirit of @howiehua.bsky.social…
I am excited to announce that I am an assistant professor of early childhood education at Colorado College!
I didn’t get a job here or anything, but I’m physically on their campus and that’s my title 🤣
Beautiful track in the Springs.
I am excited to announce that I am an assistant professor of early childhood education at Colorado College!
I didn’t get a job here or anything, but I’m physically on their campus and that’s my title 🤣
Beautiful track in the Springs.
June 7, 2025 at 7:17 PM
In the spirit of @howiehua.bsky.social…
I am excited to announce that I am an assistant professor of early childhood education at Colorado College!
I didn’t get a job here or anything, but I’m physically on their campus and that’s my title 🤣
Beautiful track in the Springs.
I am excited to announce that I am an assistant professor of early childhood education at Colorado College!
I didn’t get a job here or anything, but I’m physically on their campus and that’s my title 🤣
Beautiful track in the Springs.
We were pulled aside going through border patrol. No complaint. We told them CBD gummies were previously in a backpack.
They tossed our vehicle & let a large dog trample all over it. The dog damaged the interior & somehow we get yelled at by agents, blamed because of the potential trace of substance
They tossed our vehicle & let a large dog trample all over it. The dog damaged the interior & somehow we get yelled at by agents, blamed because of the potential trace of substance
May 2, 2025 at 9:22 PM
We were pulled aside going through border patrol. No complaint. We told them CBD gummies were previously in a backpack.
They tossed our vehicle & let a large dog trample all over it. The dog damaged the interior & somehow we get yelled at by agents, blamed because of the potential trace of substance
They tossed our vehicle & let a large dog trample all over it. The dog damaged the interior & somehow we get yelled at by agents, blamed because of the potential trace of substance
First roundtable of #aera2025 was a success!
Such good conversations around community engagement with @cawiltshire.bsky.social and our new friends!
Such good conversations around community engagement with @cawiltshire.bsky.social and our new friends!
April 23, 2025 at 6:55 PM
First roundtable of #aera2025 was a success!
Such good conversations around community engagement with @cawiltshire.bsky.social and our new friends!
Such good conversations around community engagement with @cawiltshire.bsky.social and our new friends!
Call me crazy, but I just keep thinking that there is a REASON it’s called rocket science and that maybe funding STEM education programs is a good choice instead of ripping the Department of Ed and NSF apart.
March 7, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Call me crazy, but I just keep thinking that there is a REASON it’s called rocket science and that maybe funding STEM education programs is a good choice instead of ripping the Department of Ed and NSF apart.
We learned about Meat Fight through the Meat Bike program. Individuals living with MS can apply to receive a bicycle and all the necessary gear (shoes, shorts, jersey, helmet) to get started riding
My husband was bike #91 in 2017.
Last week, we gave away bike #401.
www.facebook.com/share/p/15tQ...
My husband was bike #91 in 2017.
Last week, we gave away bike #401.
www.facebook.com/share/p/15tQ...
February 24, 2025 at 1:56 AM
We learned about Meat Fight through the Meat Bike program. Individuals living with MS can apply to receive a bicycle and all the necessary gear (shoes, shorts, jersey, helmet) to get started riding
My husband was bike #91 in 2017.
Last week, we gave away bike #401.
www.facebook.com/share/p/15tQ...
My husband was bike #91 in 2017.
Last week, we gave away bike #401.
www.facebook.com/share/p/15tQ...
Seen on my run before the cold temps arrive
(Bar shown for memories circa 2012/13)
(Bar shown for memories circa 2012/13)
February 18, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Seen on my run before the cold temps arrive
(Bar shown for memories circa 2012/13)
(Bar shown for memories circa 2012/13)
Felt an earthquake tonight. It was a 4.9 with a 2.6 aftershock in Toyah, TX, about 200 miles east of me.
I really hope we get to keep the USGS.
earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/...
I really hope we get to keep the USGS.
earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/...
February 15, 2025 at 5:48 AM
Felt an earthquake tonight. It was a 4.9 with a 2.6 aftershock in Toyah, TX, about 200 miles east of me.
I really hope we get to keep the USGS.
earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/...
I really hope we get to keep the USGS.
earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/...
Y’all, we did a bad thing.
We abandoned MapQuest and our paper print outs long ago.
Alas, their map is accurate and I’m glad they still exist!
They even have an app now (though road trips 20 years ago with all the paper were charming).
We abandoned MapQuest and our paper print outs long ago.
Alas, their map is accurate and I’m glad they still exist!
They even have an app now (though road trips 20 years ago with all the paper were charming).
February 13, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Y’all, we did a bad thing.
We abandoned MapQuest and our paper print outs long ago.
Alas, their map is accurate and I’m glad they still exist!
They even have an app now (though road trips 20 years ago with all the paper were charming).
We abandoned MapQuest and our paper print outs long ago.
Alas, their map is accurate and I’m glad they still exist!
They even have an app now (though road trips 20 years ago with all the paper were charming).
Filling the timeline (is that what it’s called?) with fur babies because they don’t care about funding or productivity.
February 12, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Filling the timeline (is that what it’s called?) with fur babies because they don’t care about funding or productivity.
Day 2 Recap
An early morning run through corridors to the dark side.
A Texas-sized group for affiliate breakfast.
More EC MTE collaboration and fun.
Exiting this palace of lights for the first time since arriving.
Let’s now close out #AMTE2025
An early morning run through corridors to the dark side.
A Texas-sized group for affiliate breakfast.
More EC MTE collaboration and fun.
Exiting this palace of lights for the first time since arriving.
Let’s now close out #AMTE2025
February 8, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Day 2 Recap
An early morning run through corridors to the dark side.
A Texas-sized group for affiliate breakfast.
More EC MTE collaboration and fun.
Exiting this palace of lights for the first time since arriving.
Let’s now close out #AMTE2025
An early morning run through corridors to the dark side.
A Texas-sized group for affiliate breakfast.
More EC MTE collaboration and fun.
Exiting this palace of lights for the first time since arriving.
Let’s now close out #AMTE2025
Day 1 recap:
Thinking about next steps in math identity work.
Supporting STaRs (and learning about cool research).
Playtime.
Celebrating the best STaR mentor.
Let’s go Day 2!
#AMTE2025
Thinking about next steps in math identity work.
Supporting STaRs (and learning about cool research).
Playtime.
Celebrating the best STaR mentor.
Let’s go Day 2!
#AMTE2025
February 7, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Day 1 recap:
Thinking about next steps in math identity work.
Supporting STaRs (and learning about cool research).
Playtime.
Celebrating the best STaR mentor.
Let’s go Day 2!
#AMTE2025
Thinking about next steps in math identity work.
Supporting STaRs (and learning about cool research).
Playtime.
Celebrating the best STaR mentor.
Let’s go Day 2!
#AMTE2025
Moment of honesty: I did NOT want to travel this week. I was stuck in freeze mode, going through the motions.
Now, in this room, at #AMTE2025, life feels better. Grateful for community and to share space.
Now, in this room, at #AMTE2025, life feels better. Grateful for community and to share space.
February 6, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Moment of honesty: I did NOT want to travel this week. I was stuck in freeze mode, going through the motions.
Now, in this room, at #AMTE2025, life feels better. Grateful for community and to share space.
Now, in this room, at #AMTE2025, life feels better. Grateful for community and to share space.
Watching these helicopters fly past my office window along the border today was surreal. In the last year and a half I’ve lived here, it’s been generally calm. Then inauguration day came and it’s angry chaos.
February 4, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Watching these helicopters fly past my office window along the border today was surreal. In the last year and a half I’ve lived here, it’s been generally calm. Then inauguration day came and it’s angry chaos.
It’s all fun and games until you realize before bed that your outdoor adventures on a beautiful desert day led to your annual February sunburn.
February 3, 2025 at 4:45 AM
It’s all fun and games until you realize before bed that your outdoor adventures on a beautiful desert day led to your annual February sunburn.
The egg shortage is real.
It’s a good thing I like oatmeal.
Too bad tea is NOT the same as coffee.
It’s a good thing I like oatmeal.
Too bad tea is NOT the same as coffee.
January 26, 2025 at 10:05 PM
The egg shortage is real.
It’s a good thing I like oatmeal.
Too bad tea is NOT the same as coffee.
It’s a good thing I like oatmeal.
Too bad tea is NOT the same as coffee.
My afternoon plans, but with coffee.
January 26, 2025 at 10:02 PM
My afternoon plans, but with coffee.
As if we’d not yet seen enough idiocracy, welcome to the Department of Education.
November 20, 2024 at 2:41 AM
As if we’d not yet seen enough idiocracy, welcome to the Department of Education.
Had a fun Saturplay!
40 miles with warmer than anticipated weather on my first group ride since early September.
40 miles with warmer than anticipated weather on my first group ride since early September.
November 16, 2024 at 11:20 PM
Had a fun Saturplay!
40 miles with warmer than anticipated weather on my first group ride since early September.
40 miles with warmer than anticipated weather on my first group ride since early September.
Came on bsky just to share THIS insta post that solves a sandwich debate!
@triangleman.bsky.social you talk sandwiches, right?
@triangleman.bsky.social you talk sandwiches, right?
May 17, 2024 at 6:29 PM
Came on bsky just to share THIS insta post that solves a sandwich debate!
@triangleman.bsky.social you talk sandwiches, right?
@triangleman.bsky.social you talk sandwiches, right?
Mom and dad came to El Paso. Dad developed acute pancreatitis and is getting to spend his time in the hospital. Now, his dog is sad.
We don’t know how Harley got on top of the pillows.
There have been multiple accidents in the house.
He is confused and worried.
We don’t know how Harley got on top of the pillows.
There have been multiple accidents in the house.
He is confused and worried.
December 29, 2023 at 3:01 AM
Mom and dad came to El Paso. Dad developed acute pancreatitis and is getting to spend his time in the hospital. Now, his dog is sad.
We don’t know how Harley got on top of the pillows.
There have been multiple accidents in the house.
He is confused and worried.
We don’t know how Harley got on top of the pillows.
There have been multiple accidents in the house.
He is confused and worried.
First we rescue the dogs
Then we climb the hills
Last we write the papers
This is a better way to holiday!
Then we climb the hills
Last we write the papers
This is a better way to holiday!
December 19, 2023 at 8:38 PM
First we rescue the dogs
Then we climb the hills
Last we write the papers
This is a better way to holiday!
Then we climb the hills
Last we write the papers
This is a better way to holiday!
Grades. Are. Done!!!
✔️ first semester on the TT is in the books. Time for some fun, festivities, and family!
✔️ first semester on the TT is in the books. Time for some fun, festivities, and family!
December 16, 2023 at 4:26 PM
Grades. Are. Done!!!
✔️ first semester on the TT is in the books. Time for some fun, festivities, and family!
✔️ first semester on the TT is in the books. Time for some fun, festivities, and family!
Friendsgiving gave me the perfect opportunity to carb load for 68 miles today. Great pre-holiday weekend!
November 20, 2023 at 1:35 AM
Friendsgiving gave me the perfect opportunity to carb load for 68 miles today. Great pre-holiday weekend!