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Xander
@thatsmrxander.bsky.social
24 | he/him | wild ginger, casual pagan, high school literacy teacher by trade, fantasy enthusiast and dnd nerd 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
This is disgustingly concerning and terrifying… #edusky #teachersky
July 10, 2025 at 11:28 PM
#newteachers if you’re really itching to do something before the school year starts up again, make that sub binder/folder/etc because you for sure will not want to do that when you’re sick
June 15, 2025 at 3:02 PM
New teachers… as a second year teacher here’s some advice… just because it’s cute, that doesn’t mean it’s going to be helpful #newteachers
May 9, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Life is so funny cause my social anxiety used to be so bad in high school that I couldn’t do a presentation in front of my classmates and now I put on a show for high school juniors and seniors every day and it’s only 6 years later
May 7, 2025 at 2:21 AM
If you’re able to go see it in theaters, please go watch Life of Ochi. I am blown away.
April 26, 2025 at 6:28 AM
New Development: I’ll be teaching earth science and language arts next year I’m so incredibly excited I might cry 🥹
April 18, 2025 at 6:40 PM
I am very excited of the aspect of teaching science with my SPED kids next year, and super excited to be involved in the piloting of this program at my district :)
April 17, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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BREAKING: Donald Trump Declares Himself "The King" As He Ends Congestion Pricing. open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...
BREAKING: Donald Trump Declares Himself "The King" As He Ends Congestion Pricing.
I don’t normally do midday posts like this one, and I am sorry for another post, but Donald Trump’s most recent remarks warrant it.
open.substack.com
February 19, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Have I finished the other books I’m reading? No. Did I pick up this new one this morning? Yes! 😉 #booksky
February 16, 2025 at 11:22 PM
I’m only a “Type A Teacher” when the adhd hyperfixation kicks in
February 16, 2025 at 12:12 AM
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Things my 4&5yos know 2/3 of their way through pre-K bc I am their teacher & I want them to know it:
Lots of ASL and Spanish. End punctuation. Estimate. Hypothesize. Data. Expectations. Consequences. Try &try again. Surprises are great secrets are not safe. Boundaries.

And normal pre-K stuff too.
February 10, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Raising her right 🥰 #booksky
February 9, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Setting up a new altar space, it’s a bit bare now, just trying to establish the energy and space before I do any workings #witchsky
February 4, 2025 at 6:55 AM
Actively trying to work The Hobbit into my curriculum for my students next year :)
February 4, 2025 at 6:50 AM
Currently trying to hold on to the idea that I will someday have my own classroom and have a quiet little cozy life teaching students to love reading
January 29, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Exactly, we are not looking for validation, we want to live our lives
I know people mean well by sharing that "your validity is not dictated by an executive order" post, but it's not about validity.

No one needs anyone's permission to be "valid," but trans folks need legal protection, healthcare, and access to resources like healthcare.
January 21, 2025 at 11:48 PM
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I am so unbelievably tired.
January 21, 2025 at 5:30 PM
“Criminals will no longer be able to hide in America’s schools and churches to avoid arrest.”

I am BEYOND terrified for my kids. My heart aches and I have no words.

amp.cnn.com/cnn/2025/01/...
Trump says ICE can arrest people at churches and schools, directs agency to use ‘common sense’ | CNN Politics
Federal immigration authorities will be permitted to arrest people and carry out enforcement actions in and near places such as churches and schools, marking a departure from long-standing policy to a...
amp.cnn.com
January 21, 2025 at 11:17 PM
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I’m concerned about the kids. What world is this that they are growing up in.
January 21, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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January 21, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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I know this sounds weak, I know it.

But kindness is one of the few things we carry that can make a difference for each other.

We can’t undo all this hate, but we can still make life a little easier for others.
January 21, 2025 at 3:56 AM
The spirits got a very thankful shot of whiskey for protecting our apartment this morning. A pipe burst in our apartment due to the cold weather and did so before I left the house for work. If it had burst at any other time this morning the damages would’ve been much worse. #witchsky
January 21, 2025 at 10:13 PM
As an #educator and #teacher in the Denver Metro Region I’m beyond terrified for so many of my students.

Does anyone have any resources that I can give students and families about their rights that other educators recommend?
#edusky
January 20, 2025 at 8:00 PM
So I’ll admit, I’m new to #booksky and wasn’t really on #booktok, HOWEVER, with tiktok gone I’m ready to make a more positive change with my time…

And as a high school literacy/sped teacher I should be reading more anyways :)

Anyways just finished the first 5 chapters of #legendsandlattes!
January 19, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Just finished some light cleaning in the kitchen, made some tea, and starting my morning off with this cozy book. I’ve heard some great things about it! #booksky #dnd
January 19, 2025 at 4:00 PM