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Kimberly Porter Ed.S. @kdporter09.bsky.social · 3d

Life of a teacher and a mom! Told my HS students I wasn't coming in today because my young one was sick. The students are sending me messages that they hope she gets better soon. #highschoolteacher #socialstudies

Kimberly Porter Ed.S. @kdporter09.bsky.social · 8d

I know this is the first course at Regent University for my graduate program, and it was a pass/no pass course. But I wanted to share that I passed!!!
Can't wait to tell my students tomorrow. They are rooting for me as I root for them. #gradstudent #Highschoolteacher #aspiringadmin #regentuniversity

Kimberly Porter Ed.S. @kdporter09.bsky.social · 11d

Feeling anxious this morning… I took the day off to finish recovering and take Mom to the doctor. Now, my district is virtual due to the Nor’easter. I feel like I should be working but I already submitted the “ticket.” Contacted my Principal but no response. So many emails! #anxious #virtual

Kimberly Porter Ed.S. @kdporter09.bsky.social · 15d

My #appsychology students had fun creating them. We then used Zombie scenarios to describe the functions of the brains. #happyteachermoment #playdohforthewin #highschoolteacher #socialstudiesteacher

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Kimberly Porter Ed.S. @kdporter09.bsky.social · 21d

Here is my new blog post! open.substack.com/pub/kdporter...

Time Flies When You’re Busy!

So much has happened lately between school, work, and life in general.

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Kimberly Porter Ed.S. @kdporter09.bsky.social · 23d

I just love this! I’ve been stressed lately with everything going on that this was what I needed to read. #ApPsych #MauryCommodores #blessedteacher

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Kimberly Porter Ed.S. @kdporter09.bsky.social · Sep 9

It’s funny because we’re both teachers!

Bored Teachers @boredteachers.bsky.social · Sep 9

Sorry it's how I'm programmed

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Kimberly Porter Ed.S. @kdporter09.bsky.social · Sep 9

Working on my course work after a long day of teaching. Plus continuing to fight a migraine. #teacherandstudent #RegentRoyals #RegentUniversity

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Kimberly Porter Ed.S. @kdporter09.bsky.social · Sep 7

Help me give my students the brain food they need to keep engaged in the classroom. Sometimes the simplest tools can make the biggest difference in the classroom. #brainfood #socialstudies #APPsychology #highschoolteacher #MauryCommodores #secondaryeducation

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Brain Food!, a project from Mrs. Porter

Help me give my students the brain food they need to keep engaged in the classroom. Sometimes the simplest tools can make the biggest difference in the classroom. Snacks may seem like a small thing...

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Kimberly Porter Ed.S. @kdporter09.bsky.social · Sep 3

My student then asked, does that take away the notoriety of the school, knowing where it is what it stood for so forth, and I said that I hope not but with everything out there about the school and the name change it seems that it is going away. #WeareVirginiaWesleyan #FeartheFish #VWC #VWU

Kimberly Porter Ed.S. @kdporter09.bsky.social · Sep 3

So I have this pendant up in my room and I had a student asked me today about Virginia Wesleyan. I told him that when I went to Virginia Wesleyan I enjoyed my time there made friendships that I still connected even met my husband there. But sadly, it is changing the name starting July 1, 2026.

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Kimberly Porter Ed.S. @kdporter09.bsky.social · Sep 1

Excited to be apart of MagicSchool AI Pioneers Program! @magicschoolai.bsky.social #magicschoolaipioneersprogram #socialstudies #edtech #technologyintheclassroom #aiineducation

Kimberly Porter Ed.S. @kdporter09.bsky.social · Aug 31

Finding my Groove in the New School Year! open.substack.com/pub/kdporter...

New School Year...Finding my Groove

Lots of changes

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Kimberly Porter Ed.S. @kdporter09.bsky.social · Aug 30

I will keep on fighting and praising Virginia Wesleyan but I don’t even know this Batten University. #VirginiaWesleyan #VWUnamechange

Kimberly Porter Ed.S. @kdporter09.bsky.social · Aug 30

I met my husband there at school and I was hoping our girls would love to go there too but now it feels like the school is not home anymore it’s just another place taking money and cranking out diplomas.

It is a sad time to be a Marlin. #VirginiaWesleyan #VWUnamechange

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Kimberly Porter Ed.S. @kdporter09.bsky.social · Aug 30

Virginia Wesleyan was my first choice to go. I didn’t realize it at first but the first time I toured the campus it brought back memories of pinics my family used to go to with the Sunday School class from Miles Memorial UMC. #VirginiaWesleyan #VWUnamechange

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Kimberly Porter Ed.S. @kdporter09.bsky.social · Aug 30

I just wish President Miller would take a page from Cracker Barrel and admit he screwed up. We will forgive him just don’t take away our history. #VirginiaWesleyan #VWUnamechange

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Kimberly Porter Ed.S. @kdporter09.bsky.social · Aug 25

Took my first quiz for my class and got a 75/75!!!! #workingonmydoctorate #regentroyals

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Kimberly Porter Ed.S. @kdporter09.bsky.social · Aug 25

Tried something new today for my high schoolers. So far so good! #EduSky #restroompass #highschool

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Kimberly Porter Ed.S. @kdporter09.bsky.social · Aug 24

Planning on crushing it this week! Start of my doctorate program, teaching, softball mom duties, meeting the kiddos teachers and will try to get a couple of workouts in. It’s going to be a great week! #busyweek #teacher&student #softballmom #highschoolteacher #2ndweekofschool

Kimberly Porter Ed.S. @kdporter09.bsky.social · Aug 23

My husband, @michaelporter81.bsky.social , is going back to teaching 2nd grade. If you are able to help take a look at his wish list. It would be a nice surprise for him going back. www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
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Kimberly Porter Ed.S. @kdporter09.bsky.social · Aug 20

I’m unhappy with the change of name. I do understand the Batten’s contributions to the university but what about tradition and legacy. chng.it/TrdRrvQGbp #VWU #VWC #VirginiaWesleyan

Have you seen this petition yet?

Stop the Renaming of Virginia Wesleyan University

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Kimberly Porter Ed.S. @kdporter09.bsky.social · Aug 18

It’s the first day of school!!!! Welcome back everyone. #EduSky #Edchat #teaching #highschool #firstday

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Kimberly Porter Ed.S. @kdporter09.bsky.social · Aug 15

Preservice week is done and I’m as ready as I’m going to be for the high schoolers on Monday! It has been a long week. #EduSky #socialstudies #EdChat #teachertired

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Kimberly Porter Ed.S. @kdporter09.bsky.social · Aug 11

I'm excited to announce that I have completed the MagicSchool AI Certification Course (Level 2). MagicSchool is the leading AI Platform for educators - helping teachers lesson plan, differentiate, communicate clearly, and more! @magicschoolai.bsky.social #aiforthewin #aieducation