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Christine Esposito

@msespo.bsky.social
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Gifted specialist working with and for all students. VA Gilder-Lehrman TOY '09. Co-conspirator who still gets it wrong. I'm the annoying one asking hard questions. she/her If my mouth doesn't say it, my face definitely will. msespo.substack.com

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Christine Esposito @msespo.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
This first year and maybe the next couple are, no doubt, going to be hard and frankly, suck. Having said that, you have an amazing administrator in you. As an admin, you have the ability for your sphere of influence to be so much bigger AND if you decide that’s not for you, that’s ok too.
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Christine Esposito @msespo.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Mine are scheduled for next week too, along with a shingles shot. The flu got me early this year - I had it last week, but still getting that flu shot because there's more than one strain. I love science.
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Chanea Bond @heymrsbond.com · 12/09/2026
My team is going a little rogue reading Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds. If you can help by donating or sharing, that would mean the world. If you don’t feel comfortable buying from Amazon (I KNOW!), I’m placing a bookshop order next week! 💴 = heymrsbond www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
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Christine Esposito @msespo.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
We’re going to have THREE. I’m losing my mind. 😂
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Christine Esposito @msespo.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Admin make or break buildings. I love working for a principal who knows what she wants, isn’t afraid to say she doesn’t have all the answers, and works to empower teachers. I might have missed my midafternoon nap, but I’m so excited for the possibilities this year holds.
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Christine Esposito @msespo.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Anyway, now that I've started, I remember how much I love this series and I want to stay up all night to read it. What could go wrong?
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Christine Esposito @msespo.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
On the day before school starts, naturally I decided today was the day I needed to start "Oathbound." I've been putting it off because I don't know when the last book is going to be published, but if I'm not done by the time school starts, there's a student who is going to be very angry with me.
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Christine Esposito @msespo.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
Right back at you, but let me be clear: One of the girls asked if I had any. I had to tell her that I had no idea what that was, but I'd be happy to get some if she told me what to buy. She took one look at the baby hairs flying away on my head and said, "You could use it too." 😂
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Christine Esposito @msespo.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
Seriously. Why would a bonnet matter? I keep combs, edge control, edge brushes, and a mirror in my office, just in case. Why do we make it hard for kids when making it easier is easy?
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Chanea Bond @heymrsbond.com · 26/07/2026
I’m already exhausted by the respectability politics of this back to school season, specifically as it relates to dress code. Bonnets don’t stop kids from learning, and Black girls don’t need more policing in schools. Thank you for coming to my TED Talk.
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Christine Esposito @msespo.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
As expected, July Espo is regretting many of May Espo's choices. The biggest one was not labeling the box with the scissors in it.
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Christine Esposito @msespo.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
My room is in the newly renovated part of CMS. They’re not quite done with all the construction things so the AC isn’t on in that part of the building.
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Christine Esposito @msespo.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Yes. Yes it should. It’s just a few classrooms in the old part of CMS/Buford. Everyone else has windows.
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Christine Esposito @msespo.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
When your new classroom, in a new building, has no windows or AC, you find a great space in the lobby-ish area and sit down to work.
Long counter space in a hallway with lots of natural light.
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Christine Esposito @msespo.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
We're down to a 222 from a 288 yesterday. It's supposed to rain later, so I have hope.
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Christine Esposito @msespo.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
You sound so much like my current principal. When she was moved from our elementary school, I told her I’d go with her without even knowing what level/building she was going to. There are admin who never lose sight of what’s important. I am confident you will be excel at being one of them.
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Chanea Bond @heymrsbond.com · 13/07/2026
Just FYI, in education •culturally relevant •culturally responsive and •culturally sustaining are not the same thing.
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Chanea Bond @heymrsbond.com · 12/07/2026
Marginalized folks do not owe anyone civility, including and especially bigots.
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Dr. Wendy Bohon @drwendyrocks.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
👀
 Quote Saying “I’ve never wished a man dead, but I have read some obituaries with great pleasure”
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Christine Esposito @msespo.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
30 YEARS!!!!!
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Christine Esposito @msespo.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
And that is a wildly impressive feat in the worst possible way.
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Christine Esposito @msespo.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
You’ve feared your last tears.
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JD Random - RandomWhiteGuy @thereelrandom.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
This is what fascism sounds like.
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Christine Esposito @msespo.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Teacher summertime joy: Taking advantage of the (relatively) great weather and enjoying some garlic cheesy bread for lunch while eating outside.
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Deanna @deestemteach.blacksky.app · 24/06/2026
I’m moving to teaching all 7/8 grade science this upcoming year. I have ideas brewing but we need some supplies! I appreciate any reposts. www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
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Septima P. Snark @drsubini.blacksky.app · 18/06/2026
White feminism always protects itself-sometimes timid, sometimes irate, sometimes benevolent but never regretful.
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Marcus Luther @marcusluther.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
"This obvious caring was its own form of feedback, right?" This. This gets left out, I think, of much of the debate around feedback for writers, particularly with AI. Leaving thoughtful feedback is a way of showing how much we care—and that matters! 🎯 @biblioracle.bsky.social
Highlighted excerpt from John Warner's post today (linked in comments)
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Christine Esposito @msespo.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
I'm attending a conference in Nashville in July. Am I already looking through the schedule to find out what interests me? YES Am I thinking about what new notebook and pens I'll need to attend this conference? ALSO YES. I know I'm a dork, but I love a good conference.
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Rich Raho @richraho.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Pope Leo: "Every boat that arrives does not bring only migrants; it brings with it a question: what world have we built, if so many brothers must risk death to seek life?"
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TSN @tsnofficial.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
THE KNICKS COMPLETE THE COMEBACK 🤯 The Knicks trailed by as many as 29 but they come all the way back to take a commanding 3-1 series lead!
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Chanea Bond @heymrsbond.com · 08/06/2026
ISO teachers and administrators in the following Texas school districts: Beaumont, Connelly, Lake Worth, Fort Worth, and Houston. Considering putting together a SXSWEdu panel about the impact of state takeover on our schools
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Christine Esposito @msespo.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
"I'm coming to save your friend's life...and my own."
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Christine Esposito @msespo.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
FedEx. I loved Blue Apron (pre-pandemic). FedEx consistently delivered it late or to the wrong place. UPS gets it right 99% of the time.
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Christine Esposito @msespo.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
My last day was Friday. Going back to school the first week in August is not my favorite, but having every day of June and July off makes up for it!
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Christine Esposito @msespo.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Am I currently all packed up? Yes. Am I still at work currently using color palette pickers to help design my digital plan book for next year? Also yes. Do I have a problem? SO MANY.
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Chanea Bond @heymrsbond.com · 28/05/2026
A group of disingenuous right-wing extremists have started an online hate campaign against an educator I know and respect. If you believe in the US Constitution, public education, and civil rights: we need you. Data and graphic by Kelly Jenkins.
My name is Chanea Bond, and I've been teaching at Southwest High School for seven years. For the last three of those years, I have worked with Shayma Alzubi, and it came as no surprise to learn that she was promoted to the role of principal. I've watched her serve the SHS community tirelessly as an assistant principal, and anyone with eyes could see that she'd be phenomenal at leading a school.
What came as a shock, though I'm embarrassed to admit this in hindsight, is the racism, xenophobia, and bigotry spouted from fringe members of the Fort Worth community because the district posted a picture of Alzubi smiling and wearing her hijab. What's even more of a shock is how, instead of standing against the very racism, xenophobia, and bigotry that make this world less safe for our own marginalized students, Fort Worth ISD caved and, in doing so, communicated that Alzubi's differences: in appearance, in faith, and potentially in politics, are more important than her character, expertise, and commitment to the students of FWISD. I've witnessed, with my own eyes, Alzubi make strides with students other people have written off because she cares.
She listens. She shows up. The data is clear: SHS is a better place in part because of the leadership and guidance of Shayma Alzubi.
When y'all got here, you made it a point to let folks know that you've seen the data and students in FWISD deserve more; you all said that FWISD students deserve the best. So, in this first major test of your leadership, you get to decide what message to send and who you're actually here for. If you're here to make lives better for students: the choice is clear. Stand against the nonsensical political theatre and support Shayma Alzubi. Give her the opportunity to prove folks wrong about what it means to be different. Keep your promises and make FWISD a place that does not tolerate and capitulate to hate.
Remember: our children are watching you.
We're all watching you, and your decision will tell us ex…Data showing progressive growth
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Christine Esposito @msespo.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
I don't know, I feel like it was a total 6-7 moment, and what better shout-out to this year?
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Christine Esposito @msespo.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
This is it. Last day of school. I've taught here for 18 years and today is the last day it will exist in its current form. Two days of packing up all the things that go with being an upper elementary school and next week it begins its next chapter as an early learning center. It's been a great run.
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Christine Esposito @msespo.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
It is tragic that an educational book published in 2026 to address secondary reading issues needs to devote space to say that learning styles are a myth.
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Christine Esposito @msespo.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
Corners are the best!
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Christine Esposito @msespo.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
Please, when July/August Espo is complaining about all the crap she's unpacking, remind her that May Espo made very questionable choices. I offer you two phrases with which to start: Sorry you're unhappy with the consequences of your choices. Proper prior planning prevents piss poor performance.
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Christine Esposito @msespo.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
4 GRTs. 2 math specialists. Science Learning Facilitator and (I believe) 2 Innovation Hub people.
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Christine Esposito @msespo.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
Back to packing today. I have to keep reminding myself that so far, 1/2 of my boxes are writing supplies for next year's 6th grade team. Mostly trying not to panic abt the fact I'm sharing a classroom with 8 other people and all of our programs come w/lots of resources that need to fit in that room.
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Everything Will Be Fine - Doc Brown Meme
Alt: Everything Will Be Fine - Doc Brown Meme
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Christine Esposito @msespo.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
It’s Friday. 6 pm. Memorial Day weekend. I am packing up my office. I have way too many things. To be fair, most of them are books. Anyway, mostly cleaned out my desk. Here’s what’s left until we’re done next Friday. I might have a problem. I also need to get that fall PD proposal done. 😭🙄😬
Desk drawer pulled out with way too many lip balms.
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Christine Esposito @msespo.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Damn it. You beat me to it.
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Christine Esposito @msespo.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
I almost didn’t recognize L! A lot of them, to be honest.
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Christine Esposito @msespo.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Just one more reason, of many, I know you are my people.
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Christine Esposito @msespo.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Sigh. I could only hear thunder in the distance. The very far distance. It must have rained some, but I was hoping for some solid thunderstorms.
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Christine Esposito @msespo.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
I have many tabs open. More than I'd like to admit. Many of them are spreadsheets bc I'm a dork like that. I HATE the new little tab icons in Chrome. I'm a teacher in May, who has to pack up my entire life to move to a new building, do I have other things to worry about? I do, but here we are.
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Christine Esposito @msespo.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Neither one of those give kids answers without learning attached. If that's not what school is, what are we even doing?
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