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Edmontonian. Social Democrat. Radical Downtown Urbanite. Teacher of Tweens. Mummy of a Rescue Pup. Lover of Cute Earrings.
Jan 5, 2021 8 tweets 4 min read
Here’s a 😀 little 🧵! #cndpoli #abed #ableg

COVID is awful. Truly awful.

But, like always, this awful situation can bring little gifts. It can make you try something you might never have dreamed of trying. It can bring kindness.

This is the story of my little COVID gift. It all started with @RosieBarton and a cute little tweet.
Aug 16, 2020 6 tweets 3 min read
Two weeks tomorrow I go back to work. So here’s my two week thread. @AdrianaLaGrange @jkenney @CMOH_Alberta I know you’re banking on very few children getting sick. I hope with all my heart that you’re right. It’s a big gamble. #abed #ableg However, there’s a very good chance that I, and many of my colleagues, will get sick. Some will get very sick. Some may die. Some of us will bring COVID home to our families.
Jul 22, 2020 22 tweets 4 min read
I will be going back to work in the Fall. I can’t wait to see my students. I’m also anxious. Here’s a little thread of some of the things on my mind and things parents may want to consider. #abed #ableg Physical distancing. The great majority of elementary classrooms have tables, not individual desks that can be moved and spread out. It is too late and there is no money to equip every classroom with desks.