𝓑𝓲𝔃 𝓔𝓭 𝓌𝒾𝓉𝒽 𝓜𝓻𝓼. 𝓢𝓶𝓲𝓽𝓱

05/14/2026

Thank you. Truly, I’m honored. The work must continue.

02/17/2026

Stop everything! The genius behind the iconic Super Soaker, Lonnie Johnson, just scored a massive $79.2 million settlement from Hasbro, shocking the whole toy world. This isn’t just money talk. It’s a huge win that celebrates his creative spirit, his revolutionary ideas, and the unstoppable influence of one determined inventor. Childhood memories of soaking friends in epic backyard battles now come charged with the power of justice and recognition!

Johnson’s game changing victory highlights the incredible impact Black creators have on fun, technology, and culture. His journey is a wild ride from backyard dreams to multi million dollar headlines, with every detail demanding respect. This is not just a payout. It’s a fireworks moment for invention and for every young mind dreaming of building something great from scratch.

Soak it up, fans! Lonnie’s triumph is a splashy reminder that creativity and determination turn playtime into a legend. Stay tuned because this story is rewriting the history of innovation and cashing in hard for the dreamers who make big things happen.

02/16/2026

02/13/2026

♥️✊🏾

02/10/2026

Bad Bunny’s halftime performance was more than entertainment, it was a real-world business lesson for my very diverse classroom.

It showed how representation, cultural authenticity, and truly knowing your audience can create global impact without watering down identity.

Watching Bad Bunny take one of the biggest marketing stages in the world and center culture, language, and community sparked meaningful conversations about branding, market power, and inclusion, while reinforcing that uniqueness and authenticity are everyone’s superpower.

02/09/2026

Now we’re spoiled anything without history, symbolism and culture will be extremely disappointing. Teachers, we love think pieces don’t we?

02/08/2026

Happy Super Bowl Sunday folks! 🏈 🪽 Before, during or after the game, please consider helping me support my students Erykah and Dexter.

They are raising money for their music fund and I want to help them reach their goal! Order from a wide variety of goods by clicking on their individual links. Thank you in advance! 🫶🏾💋💕

Erykah

https://www.shopfund.com/shop?t=gs&sid=3352931

Dexter

https://www.shopfund.com/shop?sid=3352937&t=em&c=1ARJmM5xaT

Can we count on you to help Erykah raise money for the fundraiser?

02/07/2026

First Five is NOT filler time, it’s connection time. 🎬🔥

Those first five minutes set the tone for everything. I use age-appropriate, era-appropriate content to meet students where they are, spark conversation, get a few laughs, and bring the room together before the lesson even starts.

Shoutout to EdTomorrow for being an absolute lifesaver with creativity, humor, and mindfulness that actually resonates with students. This is how you build relationships and classroom culture on purpose.

And major thank you to Mr. Brian for capturing this moment in my business classroom. These are the moments that matter.

Do you use First Five?! Comment, share, like!

02/06/2026

Longview ISD has removed a barrier for students dreaming of an education at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) by paying all application fees to more than 50 schools.

Longview ISD launches free HBCU application service for students: https://tinyurl.com/4yw8wr6w