Jessica Wheeler
@MrsWheelerOPS
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An educator who always finds time to look for the small moments that truly make a difference.
Staatsburg, NY
Joined July 2017
It’s almost time for the 15th Annual Gratitude Challenge. 💫 It begins on November 1, goes all month long, and everyone is welcome to join in! More details can be found here: https://t.co/33vqAkb0q4
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October is when data meetings start to matter most. By now, we’ve taught, assessed, and gathered enough information to really see where our students are. But data alone doesn’t change anything. It’s not about numbers — it’s about needs. And those needs won’t be met unless our
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We spend too much time arguing like we're right—and too little time listening like we're wrong. Diatribes don't change minds. Productive disagreement depends on showing respect, curiosity, and humility. The most compelling teachers are the ones who are most eager to learn.
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Here's to letting your students and staff know you believe in them – in all the ways. 💫 (Via leader @SteeleThoughts)
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Planning an open house or family night? Consider posting an interactive anchor chart like this! (Via educator @mssears5)
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Overlook Flag Day 2025 was one to remember! Thank you to all that put your heart and soul into our kids everyday! We are a strong community because of all of you!
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The creativity brightened up this rainy day for all who attended the Arlington Art Fair! Fantastic and inspiring!
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Thank you to the AHS athletes who read and answered questions about ‘the big high school’ today! Our future is SO bright! @AHSAdmiral_Al
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Students need love, patience, and grace, but they also need routines, procedures, accountability and expectations. Care for them, but care enough to help them become their very best.
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Shout out to these amazing high schoolers who are helping with our audio name badge initiative for all students. #mynamemyidentity #whoweare @ArlingtonCSD @OPS_ENLteacher @LilyCheung8 @MrsWheelerOPS
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The 2nd grade votes are in…”We are role models” is their class motto! They signed in, waited for an open booth, filled in their ballot and dropped it in the ballot box! #arlingtonspirit
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Our fall highway cleanup along route 55 on 10/19 was a success! Thank you to Regina Godfrey (AHS) for leading the effort, retirees Jean Cwik and Debbie Pollack (and Debbie's husband), Marissa Drogan (AHS), Steven Ciancio (OPS), Eleni Anemelos (AHS), and AHS students who helped.
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Tell us your #KindnessStories! 🌟 With #WorldKindnessDay on Nov. 13, we want to know how you’re fostering a culture of kindness in your classroom or school. Your comment could be featured in an upcoming @ASCD blog post! Reply to share your impact. 🤎
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OPS/TIS PTA knows how to throw a Fall Fest! Amazing things happen when a community comes together for its children! #arlingtonspirit
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Watching children play is one of the universal ways of bringing joy to our lives while they learn life skills. Debates on the swings and negotiations on the climbers! Don’t forget that the playground is an important classroom!
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