Teen Outreach Awards Night

I am honored to accept the Inclusion Award at the Washington Health System's Teen Outreach Awards Ceremony. I cannot even begin to give adequate thanks & praise to our students and my mentor, Dr. MaryJo Podgurski.

50 Shades of Social Justice: An original play produced by the "Real Talk Players". Take a bow--you rocked!

My favorite part of the night was the talk back session with the student cast and crew. What a brave and beautiful group of young people. You inspire me and have rendered this usually verbose teacher speechless--Bravo!

I'm proud to be the faculty advisor of the Trinity High School Gay-Straight-Alliance. It is an honor to be counted as a mentor, ally, and advocate for LGBT youth.

Thanks again to my mentor, Dr. MaryJo. I'm forever in your debt and will always be at your side.

#SmashTheStereotypes

Jennifer Sylves de Lanas

@educateYINZ

Maker-Ed - Tell Their Side of the Story

#Maker-Ed Project

"Tell Their Side of The Story"

Awesome work in the 9th grade Academy Makerspace

-Maker-Ed works in English Language Arts

Check out a few glimpses of student works in process...

Arnold: From Bodybuilder to Governator

CiCi & Chelsea proudly display their artifacts

Angelina Jolie: Actress & Humanitarian

Maker-Ed has a place in the humanities! We need more educator-innovators to embrace the maker movement. Our students need these precious opportunities to make, build, and create.

@educateYINZ

As Fabulous as Batman in a Dress

#AwesomePossum - My freshmen are wrapping-up this school year in style.

English 9 is as fabulous as Batman in a dress... Words to cherish!

Thanks for making this year heading-up the 9th Grade Academy such a fulfilling experience! Yinz students rock!

-Jennifer Sylves de Lanas

@educateYINZ

Callie's blushing "BattyBoy" absolutely rocked my world: too cute!

My lunch bunch crew, responsible for "hanging crazy stuff on the walls and ceiling" pause for a quick photo. Cam's poster left me in stitches-- "You think you're all that and a bag of Skittles?"

Lord of the Flies Mind Maps & Google Apps for Education - Share study guides and character profiles.

Okay... Even though Makayla is a junior, she was still one of my English 9 Alums... I'm forever "Mama Lanas" to my kids. It's awesome just to watch these exceptional young people grow-up.