Billie Helean
@billie-helean.bsky.social
Feminist. Proud mom, M-I-L, and wife. Dog mom. Teacher. 💙 AFT Local Prez. 🏳️🌈 Ally. 💛❤️ New Mexico Proud.
I'm planning on attending this important town hall. The next leadership team for New Mexico must have the climate crisis at (or at least VERY NEAR) the top of their agenda.
#NMPolitics
#NMClimate
#ClimateChange
#NMPolitics
#NMClimate
#ClimateChange
November 22, 2025 at 5:52 PM
I'm planning on attending this important town hall. The next leadership team for New Mexico must have the climate crisis at (or at least VERY NEAR) the top of their agenda.
#NMPolitics
#NMClimate
#ClimateChange
#NMPolitics
#NMClimate
#ClimateChange
Bought tickets for Paul McCartney's #GotBackTour from @ticketmaster.com WITH INSURANCE. My Mom passed 6/25 in CA & circumstances required an investigation. Delayed our ability to have a service until 9/4, and we traveled. Show was 9/7. NOT COVERED. THE DEATH WAS NOT PROPERLY TIMED. NO REFUND. #LIVID
October 10, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Bought tickets for Paul McCartney's #GotBackTour from @ticketmaster.com WITH INSURANCE. My Mom passed 6/25 in CA & circumstances required an investigation. Delayed our ability to have a service until 9/4, and we traveled. Show was 9/7. NOT COVERED. THE DEATH WAS NOT PROPERLY TIMED. NO REFUND. #LIVID
Good morning from San Pablo Reservoir. 🌞
October 4, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Good morning from San Pablo Reservoir. 🌞
There is way too much stress-inducing stuff. We all need to take time for ourselves, to regroup and recharge. If we don't, we'll all go crazy, and then what good are we? This weekend we took some time for ourselves and rode the Durango-Silverton train. 5/5 ✨, highly rec!
#recharge
#USAstress
#FDT
#recharge
#USAstress
#FDT
September 29, 2025 at 10:26 PM
There is way too much stress-inducing stuff. We all need to take time for ourselves, to regroup and recharge. If we don't, we'll all go crazy, and then what good are we? This weekend we took some time for ourselves and rode the Durango-Silverton train. 5/5 ✨, highly rec!
#recharge
#USAstress
#FDT
#recharge
#USAstress
#FDT
One of my favorite quotes so far, from @rweingarten.bsky.social in her book, #WhyFascistsFearTeachers
September 27, 2025 at 1:41 PM
One of my favorite quotes so far, from @rweingarten.bsky.social in her book, #WhyFascistsFearTeachers
How appropriate that "American Educator" was in my mailbox with my pre-ordered copy of #WhyFascistsFearTeachers authored by my SHEro, @rweingarten.bsky.social. Must-read. Authoritarians fear teachers because they foster an educated populace, the cornerstone of a functioning democracy. #FightFascism
September 20, 2025 at 6:40 PM
How appropriate that "American Educator" was in my mailbox with my pre-ordered copy of #WhyFascistsFearTeachers authored by my SHEro, @rweingarten.bsky.social. Must-read. Authoritarians fear teachers because they foster an educated populace, the cornerstone of a functioning democracy. #FightFascism
Sometimes I'm extremely surprised and excited by what happens in my back yard. Today was one of those days! This Wilson's Warbler wasn't a lifer, but a first for my back yard! I hope he hangs out for a while. 🙂
#backyardbirding
#birds
#backyardbirding
#birds
August 31, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Sometimes I'm extremely surprised and excited by what happens in my back yard. Today was one of those days! This Wilson's Warbler wasn't a lifer, but a first for my back yard! I hope he hangs out for a while. 🙂
#backyardbirding
#birds
#backyardbirding
#birds
Today ranked in my top 3 as the Prez of my @AFT.org local. We advocated for our members in Washington, DC - talking to Senators Heinrich and Lujan, and I had the honor to speak at a town hall with Senator Bernie Sanders!
You can see the full town hall on C-SPAN here: www.c-span.org/program/publ...
You can see the full town hall on C-SPAN here: www.c-span.org/program/publ...
July 25, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Today ranked in my top 3 as the Prez of my @AFT.org local. We advocated for our members in Washington, DC - talking to Senators Heinrich and Lujan, and I had the honor to speak at a town hall with Senator Bernie Sanders!
You can see the full town hall on C-SPAN here: www.c-span.org/program/publ...
You can see the full town hall on C-SPAN here: www.c-span.org/program/publ...
July 9, 1868: The 14th Amendment to the US Constitution was ratified, granting citizenship and “equal protection under the laws” to anyone “born or naturalized in the United States,” including formerly enslaved people. Appropriate, don't you think?
#EqualProtection
#14thAmendment
#DueProcess
#EqualProtection
#14thAmendment
#DueProcess
July 9, 2025 at 7:30 PM
July 9, 1868: The 14th Amendment to the US Constitution was ratified, granting citizenship and “equal protection under the laws” to anyone “born or naturalized in the United States,” including formerly enslaved people. Appropriate, don't you think?
#EqualProtection
#14thAmendment
#DueProcess
#EqualProtection
#14thAmendment
#DueProcess
Republicans are trying to pass cuts to Medicaid - health care dollars that save the lives of millions of children and seniors.
#DontKillOurMedicaid
#DontKillOurKids
#DontKillOurSeniors
#DontKillOurMedicaid
#DontKillOurKids
#DontKillOurSeniors
June 20, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Republicans are trying to pass cuts to Medicaid - health care dollars that save the lives of millions of children and seniors.
#DontKillOurMedicaid
#DontKillOurKids
#DontKillOurSeniors
#DontKillOurMedicaid
#DontKillOurKids
#DontKillOurSeniors
This little MacGillivray's Warbler struck our sliding door (in spite of all our precautions). I didn't want it to die alone, so I held it for a little while. I'm happy to say it flew away on its own! 💛
#birds
#nature
#birding
#BirdNerd
#MacGillavraysWarbler
#birds
#nature
#birding
#BirdNerd
#MacGillavraysWarbler
June 4, 2025 at 4:50 PM
This little MacGillivray's Warbler struck our sliding door (in spite of all our precautions). I didn't want it to die alone, so I held it for a little while. I'm happy to say it flew away on its own! 💛
#birds
#nature
#birding
#BirdNerd
#MacGillavraysWarbler
#birds
#nature
#birding
#BirdNerd
#MacGillavraysWarbler
Many complements on my shirt today. Worn in #solidarity with @harvard.edu. The persistent micromanagement of education by external entities stifles innovation and erodes morale. Reject policies that marginalize educational leaders and suppresses their expertise.
#Harvard
#ProtectPublicEducation
#Harvard
#ProtectPublicEducation
June 3, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Many complements on my shirt today. Worn in #solidarity with @harvard.edu. The persistent micromanagement of education by external entities stifles innovation and erodes morale. Reject policies that marginalize educational leaders and suppresses their expertise.
#Harvard
#ProtectPublicEducation
#Harvard
#ProtectPublicEducation
DO NOT BE AFRAID.
"...You cannot oppress the people who are not afraid anymore" #CesarChavez
#DoNotBeAfraid
#StandTall
#FightOppression
"...You cannot oppress the people who are not afraid anymore" #CesarChavez
#DoNotBeAfraid
#StandTall
#FightOppression
May 19, 2025 at 6:12 PM
DO NOT BE AFRAID.
"...You cannot oppress the people who are not afraid anymore" #CesarChavez
#DoNotBeAfraid
#StandTall
#FightOppression
"...You cannot oppress the people who are not afraid anymore" #CesarChavez
#DoNotBeAfraid
#StandTall
#FightOppression
I love it when seasons change and bring feathered visitors back after a nine month hiatus. One of my favorite summer visitors are the Bullock's Orioles. So vibrant! So noisy!
#birds
#birding
#BirdPhotography
#nature
#BackYardBirding
#NewMexico
#birds
#birding
#BirdPhotography
#nature
#BackYardBirding
#NewMexico
May 19, 2025 at 2:30 AM
I love it when seasons change and bring feathered visitors back after a nine month hiatus. One of my favorite summer visitors are the Bullock's Orioles. So vibrant! So noisy!
#birds
#birding
#BirdPhotography
#nature
#BackYardBirding
#NewMexico
#birds
#birding
#BirdPhotography
#nature
#BackYardBirding
#NewMexico
Got a new tat this weekend. I hope I don't get deported 😬 [dripping with sarcasm].
#tattoo
#DiversityMatters
#ItsRacismNotBorderSecurity
#ImmigrantLives
#IStandWithImmigrants
#tattoo
#DiversityMatters
#ItsRacismNotBorderSecurity
#ImmigrantLives
#IStandWithImmigrants
May 12, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Got a new tat this weekend. I hope I don't get deported 😬 [dripping with sarcasm].
#tattoo
#DiversityMatters
#ItsRacismNotBorderSecurity
#ImmigrantLives
#IStandWithImmigrants
#tattoo
#DiversityMatters
#ItsRacismNotBorderSecurity
#ImmigrantLives
#IStandWithImmigrants
I love #TeacherAppreciationWeek so much. The gifts are so nice. The recognition from the community is lovely. Seeing my colleagues get the recognition they deserve is amazing. But my very favorite things is hearing from students and families about the impact of my work.
#teacher
#differencemaker
#teacher
#differencemaker
May 7, 2025 at 6:03 PM
I love #TeacherAppreciationWeek so much. The gifts are so nice. The recognition from the community is lovely. Seeing my colleagues get the recognition they deserve is amazing. But my very favorite things is hearing from students and families about the impact of my work.
#teacher
#differencemaker
#teacher
#differencemaker
My dog has some sh*t to say, because she's having some strong feelings (aren't we all??). Ya better listen up! 😆
#dogtalk
#lotstosay
#dogsofBlueSky
#noyelling
#dogtalk
#lotstosay
#dogsofBlueSky
#noyelling
April 17, 2025 at 1:11 AM
My dog has some sh*t to say, because she's having some strong feelings (aren't we all??). Ya better listen up! 😆
#dogtalk
#lotstosay
#dogsofBlueSky
#noyelling
#dogtalk
#lotstosay
#dogsofBlueSky
#noyelling
I am so proud to be the President of my local. We will ALWAYS advocate for our staff, our students, and our school community. It affects EVERYONE when resources are cut.
#fundkidsnotbillionaires
#respectteachers
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#fundkidsnotbillionaires
#respectteachers
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www.rrobserver.com/news/heinric...
April 16, 2025 at 11:48 PM
I am so proud to be the President of my local. We will ALWAYS advocate for our staff, our students, and our school community. It affects EVERYONE when resources are cut.
#fundkidsnotbillionaires
#respectteachers
nmpoliticalreport.com/2025/04/16/s...
www.rrobserver.com/news/heinric...
#fundkidsnotbillionaires
#respectteachers
nmpoliticalreport.com/2025/04/16/s...
www.rrobserver.com/news/heinric...
April 6, 2025 at 11:48 AM
This is Nya. I'm a teacher and she's my trained therapy dog. She comes to school with me every Friday and reads with kids. She's the most popular kid in school, and everything stops in the hall when she is nearby. #dogs #dogsmakeeverythingbetter
March 31, 2025 at 12:24 PM
This is Nya. I'm a teacher and she's my trained therapy dog. She comes to school with me every Friday and reads with kids. She's the most popular kid in school, and everything stops in the hall when she is nearby. #dogs #dogsmakeeverythingbetter
One of my favorite things about being New Mexican is blue skies and balloons. I get a little lift when I see them. (Get it? 😉😆)
#NewMexico
#NMSkies
#BlueSky
#blueskyonBlueSky 😆
#hotairballoons
#NewMexico
#NMSkies
#BlueSky
#blueskyonBlueSky 😆
#hotairballoons
March 30, 2025 at 1:54 PM
One of my favorite things about being New Mexican is blue skies and balloons. I get a little lift when I see them. (Get it? 😉😆)
#NewMexico
#NMSkies
#BlueSky
#blueskyonBlueSky 😆
#hotairballoons
#NewMexico
#NMSkies
#BlueSky
#blueskyonBlueSky 😆
#hotairballoons
We must fight back against Trump's illegal efforts to close the Department of Education. Education provides a foundation for critical thinking - something we need in the US! Lawsuits coming, but we must make sure our elected understand that we're watching.
#savethedepartmentofeducation
#saveourkids
#savethedepartmentofeducation
#saveourkids
March 20, 2025 at 8:53 PM
We must fight back against Trump's illegal efforts to close the Department of Education. Education provides a foundation for critical thinking - something we need in the US! Lawsuits coming, but we must make sure our elected understand that we're watching.
#savethedepartmentofeducation
#saveourkids
#savethedepartmentofeducation
#saveourkids
March 15, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Waiting for my coffee at Starbucks and saw this framed collage, so I decided to see what it was all about. A couple of the notes really struck me. It's all of us. And it seems to me that those at the top need reminding.
#wearetheones
#dowhatsright
#vote
#wearetheones
#dowhatsright
#vote
March 15, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Waiting for my coffee at Starbucks and saw this framed collage, so I decided to see what it was all about. A couple of the notes really struck me. It's all of us. And it seems to me that those at the top need reminding.
#wearetheones
#dowhatsright
#vote
#wearetheones
#dowhatsright
#vote
My union always has my back. We have worked together, side by side, for 30 years to support education staff - and therefore students - in our community. Happy anniversary RRSEU! #UNIONSTRONG #30years #strongertogether
March 1, 2025 at 1:48 PM
My union always has my back. We have worked together, side by side, for 30 years to support education staff - and therefore students - in our community. Happy anniversary RRSEU! #UNIONSTRONG #30years #strongertogether