Bea Ortega

A very much needed Staff Wellness Day!💙 The therapy dogs were a hit and the relaxation was just what we needed. So grateful for the opportunity to show love and appreciation to our incredible staff and teachers who give so much every day!💙💙💙@NISDHowsman @NISD_SEB

This is the quietest my room has ever been. @tinkercad is a total game changer! Future engineers in the making. Love seeing 3rd–5th graders so focused, engaged, and ready to collaborate.@NISDHowsman @NISDGTAA

GT Thinking Lab was full of 3rd, 4th and 5th graders. Loved seeing great teamwork creating videos on @AdobeExpress, solving Locks of the Day on @breakoutEDU, and having fun with their favorite “brain games!” @NISDHowsman

These two were on a mission today! They broke their own record and built the tallest tower. 101 rows of @KEVAplanks and they could have kept going. We need more planks, ladders, and a higher ceiling! @NISDHowsman

What a Spooktacular night! Families came together to play reading and math games, learn, and make memories. We loved seeing everyone having fun! @NISDHowsman

Today we honor the heroes who often go unseen but make the biggest difference. Our custodians keep our school clean, safe, and welcoming. We are so grateful for you! @NISDHowsman #CustodianAppreciationDay #ThankYou

Hands-on science in action! We are having too much fun creating and testing out exoskeletons and endoskeletons using just toilet paper rolls, popsicle sticks, and tape. @NISDHowsman @NISDGTAA

Happy International Dot Day! My students made their own dots to celebrate creativity and making their mark—each one as unique as they are! #DotDay

Evenings like this may make our week a little longer, but the time with our students & their families makes it all worth it! Our GT Family Meeting was definitely a memorable one! We wrapped up the night at our annual Ice Cream Social—made extra special thanks to our amazing PTA.

My 3rd graders became little engineers today! They experimented with folding & stacking index cards to design and build their own free-standing structures. It was amazing to see their creativity, problem-solving, and persistence shine through! @NISDHowsman @NISDGTAA

My 4th graders had a totally different approach to the 100 index card challenge! Love seeing how each group’s creativity and teamwork shine in their own unique way. @NISDHowsman @NISDGTAA

100 index cards + lots of creativity = some pretty amazing (and tall!) structures! Love seeing my students work together and have fun with this challenge! @NISDHowsman @NISDGTAA

Our @NISDHowsman Student Leaders have been doing a phenomenal job welcoming our students and their families. They were ready since day one! It’s going to be an amazing year.💙🦅💙 So proud of our Media Team too!

Hard to believe I’m starting my 26th year in education! Even more incredible…this year I get to work alongside one of my former students. What a full-circle moment.💙💛 Here’s to another year of growing, learning, and making a difference!

There are moments in teaching that remind you exactly why you do what you do. Being honored by Jonah @NISDClark’s Summa Cum Laude ceremony for the impact I’ve had in his life was truly priceless. 🥰

Day 1 of #giftED24! Energized to kick off this experience with the dedicated ladies in my PLC and NISD Gifted & Talented Specialists.🥰 @nisdgteac

We had a great visit with Ms. Mowrey, Hobby GT Specialist. As one of my 5th graders put it, we we’re flabbergasted by the challenging problem solving activity! @NISDHowsman @NISDHobby #teamworkmakesthedreamwork

It’s always heartwarming to see my students, who are now in middle school, doing what they love to do. And they know me so well, they were ready for a selfie!🥰 @NISDHowsman @NISDHobby #onceaneaglealwaysaneagle