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jaybilly2.bsky.social
Father,School principal, learner, all things education. Author, PD presenter.
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Get in the car and you see this… but at least it’s cooling down. #JerseySummer

First day of Summer! Last day of school was yesterday. We had an awesome year @BearTavernES I'm so grateful for the amazing staff and students that fill this building with learning, love and laughter. Looking forward to rest then getting back at it to make next year better! #beartavernpride

What started at Ben Franklin with them together finishes tomorrow at @BearTavernES. 1st day K and 5th grade Promotion photos. Where does the time go? #BearTavernPride @jaybilly2.bsky.social @Mrs_Virtucio @ProfKindred

The Great Summer Lie (and How to Find a Better Way) fouroclockfaculty.com/2025/06/summ... #4OCF #AutopilotEDU @josuefalaise.bsky.social @aaronhogan.bsky.social @muzilearninglab.bsky.social @jaybilly2.bsky.social @bethhouf.bsky.social @nbartley6.bsky.social @leearaoz.bsky.social @bbray27.bsky.social

Learn when No One's Looking fouroclockfaculty.com/2025/06/no-o... #4OCF @josuefalaise.bsky.social @aaronhogan.bsky.social @muzilearninglab.bsky.social @jaybilly2.bsky.social @bethhouf.bsky.social @nbartley6.bsky.social @leearaoz.bsky.social @bbray27.bsky.social @glenngrobbins.bsky.social

PreK graduation at beartavernpride

A Map or a Maze? fouroclockfaculty.com/2025/05/a-ma... #4OCF @josuefalaise.bsky.social @aaronhogan.bsky.social @muzilearninglab.bsky.social @jaybilly2.bsky.social @bethhouf.bsky.social @nbartley6.bsky.social @leearaoz.bsky.social @bbray27.bsky.social @glenngrobbins.bsky.social

The Point of Games fouroclockfaculty.com/2025/05/the-... #4OCF @josuefalaise.bsky.social @aaronhogan.bsky.social @muzilearninglab.bsky.social @jaybilly2.bsky.social @bethhouf.bsky.social @nbartley6.bsky.social @leearaoz.bsky.social @bbray27.bsky.social @glenngrobbins.bsky.social

The Pivot fouroclockfaculty.com/2025/05/the-... #4OCF @josuefalaise.bsky.social @aaronhogan.bsky.social @muzilearninglab.bsky.social @jaybilly2.bsky.social @bethhouf.bsky.social @nbartley6.bsky.social @leearaoz.bsky.social @bbray27.bsky.social @glenngrobbins.bsky.social @taramartinedu.bsky.social

Bowl ight and games for our Bear Tavern PTO

Thanks to @repbonnie.bsky.social and our guests from Young Audiences who share thei show#SambaToSalsa with our #beartavernpride students

Exactly Rich. Constantly weight the cow before we feed it... and feed it with good stuff.

Tree Planting ceremony at #BearTavern #beartavernpride

Noon to Four fouroclockfaculty.com/2025/04/noon... #4OCF @josuefalaise.bsky.social @aaronhogan.bsky.social @muzilearninglab.bsky.social @jaybilly2.bsky.social @bethhouf.bsky.social @nbartley6.bsky.social @leearaoz.bsky.social @bbray27.bsky.social @glenngrobbins.bsky.social

Save the Department of Education ... I think we're going to need it. www.youtube.com/shorts/6QL0c... #PeopleWhoKnowNothingAreInCharge

We Will Write fouroclockfaculty.com/2025/04/we-w... #4OCF @josuefalaise.bsky.social @aaronhogan.bsky.social @muzilearninglab.bsky.social @jaybilly2.bsky.social @bethhouf.bsky.social @nbartley6.bsky.social @leearaoz.bsky.social @bbray27.bsky.social @glenngrobbins.bsky.social

The Firewall fouroclockfaculty.com/2025/04/the-... #4OCF #AutopilotEDU @josuefalaise.bsky.social @aaronhogan.bsky.social @muzilearninglab.bsky.social @jaybilly2.bsky.social @bethhouf.bsky.social @nbartley6.bsky.social @leearaoz.bsky.social @bbray27.bsky.social @glenngrobbins.bsky.social

What School Needs to Be fouroclockfaculty.com/2025/03/what... #4OCF @josuefalaise.bsky.social @aaronhogan.bsky.social @muzilearninglab.bsky.social @jaybilly2.bsky.social @bethhouf.bsky.social @nbartley6.bsky.social @leearaoz.bsky.social @bbray27.bsky.social @glenngrobbins.bsky.social

At Bear Tavern, everyone is included and welcome #beartavernpride

Too Much Too fouroclockfaculty.com/2025/03/too-... #4OCF @josuefalaise.bsky.social @aaronhogan.bsky.social @muzilearninglab.bsky.social @jaybilly2.bsky.social @bethhouf.bsky.social @nbartley6.bsky.social @leearaoz.bsky.social @bbray27.bsky.social @glenngrobbins.bsky.social

Great seeing #BearTavern students present and past, performing #LittleMermaidJr with #HopewellValeeyChildrensTheater

It was a great week at Bear Tavern Elementary School. Cereal Box Dominoes, Work outdoors, St. Baldrick's, and Titus showed up. #BearTavernPride

Delegate & Elevate fouroclockfaculty.com/2025/03/dele... #4OCF #AutopilotEDU @josuefalaise.bsky.social @aaronhogan.bsky.social @muzilearninglab.bsky.social @jaybilly2.bsky.social @bethhouf.bsky.social @nbartley6.bsky.social @leearaoz.bsky.social @bbray27.bsky.social @glenngrobbins.bsky.social

Ignore the Rest fouroclockfaculty.com/2025/03/the-... #4OCF @josuefalaise.bsky.social @aaronhogan.bsky.social @muzilearninglab.bsky.social @jaybilly2.bsky.social @bethhouf.bsky.social @nbartley6.bsky.social @leearaoz.bsky.social @bbray27.bsky.social @glenngrobbins.bsky.social

Reading train for #RAA at #beartavernpride

You are the best. Always inspiring and always thoughtful.

I was reminded that if we’re lucky we can do things within our control in a time that feels chaotic. Inspired by one line I felt driven to write. #leadlap @bethhouf.bsky.social @burgessdave.bsky.social @jaybilly2.bsky.social The Work We Hold Onto- takeittotheclassroom.wordpress.com/2025/02/28/t...

Distraction is a Problem. fouroclockfaculty.com/2025/02/dist... #4OCF #AutopilotEDU @josuefalaise.bsky.social @aaronhogan.bsky.social @muzilearninglab.bsky.social @jaybilly2.bsky.social @bethhouf.bsky.social @nbartley6.bsky.social @leearaoz.bsky.social @bbray27.bsky.social

I had the chance to join Tony Cattani on the #ProudPrincipalsPodcast to talk about how we recognize students at our monthly award! Check it out! t.co/UpuO1xTENc #4OCF @josuefalaise.bsky.social @aaronhogan.bsky.social @muzilearninglab.bsky.social @jaybilly2.bsky.social @bethhouf.bsky.social

✍️Teaching Writing in an AI World: A Practical Guide https://www.coolcatteacher.com/e880/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=Vicki%20Davis&utm_content=Teaching%20Writing%20in%20an%20AI%20World%3A%20A%20Practical%20Guide With AI everywhere, how do we teach writing? In t... #EduSky

“The greatness of a nation is judged by how it treats its weakest members.” ~ Jimmy Carter #HappyPresidentsDay #EduSky #EduMatch

Everyone has value. Please enjoy: Pam, Pennies and Purpose at DonnaMacc.blogspot.com. And don’t let a day go by without remembering your value and reminding others of theirs. @jaybilly2.bsky.social @bethhouf.bsky.social @ltps.bsky.social @matthewxjoseph.bsky.social #purpose #value #students

#SAME #LeadLAP

A3: While sometimes I'm just worried about tomorrow and can't even comprehend next year, I do know we need to continue to strengthen our Tier 1 and Tier 2 supports as part of our MTSS plans. #LeadLAP

YUP! Even at the elementary. I'm thinking about a "hard" reset. Basically, getting everyone together and getting back to our "norms" and to expected behaviors. It's tough when they can't get out and run every day. #LeadLAP

A2: Because of all happening along with snow delayed openings, student needed more support to regulate. We know they thrive on routines and we were way out of routine this week. We'll get back to it next week. #LeadLAP

Something good from this week was our early childhood expo where prospective PreK and K parents get to hear a little bit about each school-love getting to share about our community & grateful for my team who came to tell what is special about our school.

A1: We had a variety of fun things happening. It was all great. 100 Days celebrations, Delayed opening with snow play, Valentine's Day. All are the staple of Elementary schools. Heard numerous kids say, "The best day ever!" #LeadLAP

Thanks. We had a few inches but it was good packing snow, so... You go out and make snowmen and sled. #LeadLAP

Good morning Tika! #LeadLAP

All good in NJ. Hope yours was awesome! #LeadLAP

Good morning to my #LeadLAP friends. Happy to be here today. Thanks for getting things going @bethhouf.bsky.social

It’s like … when you go to the beach, you have to go into the ocean… When it snows, there’s a hill and a sled… you know what to do! # beartavernpride

Shout out to Juan, Lloyd and Otis who have been chipping away at the ice for hours this morning with another cold front coming in #beartavernpride

A4: Seeing the kids starting to take ownership of their learning. We've focused on student agency and it's starting to really be noticeable in all that we do. #leadlap

Agreed! But it's really everything that is good, kind, helpful, supportive, and makes us better humans #leadlap

A3: Coming on Feb 20 - Reacher Season 3 on @amazonprime.bsky.social - Read all of the books but enjoy watching the series #leadlap

A2: Same for most of us out there. Trying to be two, three, four places at once or not being where you're needed when you're needed. #LeadLAP

A1: Just spend a long weekend in Chicago at the @NASSP student leadership conference with some amazing student leaders. We had the chance to share our story as well as learn and have fun together. #leadlap

A1: Touchdown moment! We have had a few. I guess I'll go with recently reviewing data and seeing how many of our students have shown the amazing growth. TOUCHDOWN! #LeadLAP