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Ellie Squirrel

@sewimperfect.bsky.social
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Teacher, Tailor, Sailor, Squirrel AuDHD Education Specialist in East Oakland, SEL/DEI committee member, UC Berkeley alumnus in Geography & Human Rights, SFSU MA Special Education & Autism Studies. Mom of 2 neurodivergent humans & a rescue menagerie. 🇺🇸🇺🇦

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Ellie Squirrel @sewimperfect.bsky.social · 11h
If I ever get sick of education, I want to create a line of clothing for autistic women. Lots of super soft, breathable, natural fibers. No scratchy tags, seams, or zippers that poke you. Soft tshirts with a variety of different special interest options and cuts.
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Ellie Squirrel @sewimperfect.bsky.social · 14h
Squirrel pro tip When you complain about a system or an individual to higher ups, make sure that you also praise other systems and individuals, particularly ones over which they have control.
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Ellie Squirrel @sewimperfect.bsky.social · 15h
Woot woot! I went to a training this afternoon, and the SPED director came up to me and said she had heard wonderful things. I used that as my opportunity to preach the gospel of scheduled collaboration 😂 🙏
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Ellie Squirrel @sewimperfect.bsky.social · 21h
I checked in with the principal. She's going to send an email to the aide reviewing expectations of the role, and I will choose when her break will occur. I'm getting reimbursed for the walkie talkies, too.
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Order Rodentia @orodentia.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Happy #SquirrelAwarenessMonth, friends! celebrationnation.com/celebrations...
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Squirrel Awareness Month - Celebration Nation
Squirrel Awareness Month invites us to appreciate these lively creatures that enrich our environment.
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Ellie Squirrel @sewimperfect.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Lolololol Imagine doing a collab with U2 and being shocked that it turns political. www.billboard.com/music/music-...
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Bono Said When U2 Worked With Ed Sheeran on ‘Yours Eternally,’ Singer Asked, ‘You’re Not Going To Get Me Into Politics, Are You?’
Bono avoided weighing in on the Ed Sheeran-Macklemore dust-up, noting Sheeran told U2 he preferred to avoid politics on their "Yours Eternally" collab.
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Dumb Beezie @dumbbeezie.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Stop telling me to smile, tell me that when he’s dead
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𝙲𝙰𝙿𝙴 𝙲𝙾𝙳 𝙿𝙾𝚂𝚃𝙰𝙰𝙷 @capecodpostaah.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
HAPPY INTERNATIONAL COFFEE DAY, EVERYBODY!! I hope you all got your shopping done!
October 1st is International Coffee Day!!!
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Dag. @3fecta.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
I wonder if deporting migrant construction workers, diverting others to building data centers, and spiking interest rates will effect new housing starts. Probably not.
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Meidas Paul Wigton 🫘 🇺🇳🇺🇦 @rvroomie.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
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Sasswillynilly @carolinetrued.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
I am Jane Doe.
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𝙲𝙰𝙿𝙴 𝙲𝙾𝙳 𝙿𝙾𝚂𝚃𝙰𝙰𝙷 @capecodpostaah.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
I wholeheartedly agree.
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History GM @markonthemove1.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Nothing like a fresh pot of coffee and grading lab reports to start a Thursday. Found a student who used a photosynthesis pun to explain the Calvin Cycle. I’ve never been prouder. My work here is done. #TeacherLife #ScienceHumor
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Ellie Squirrel @sewimperfect.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
I was raised in a deeply religious family. As an autistic child, I struggled to make sense of the hypocrisy and lack of consistency between their purported beliefs and behaviors. I've always been anti-death penalty. I started corresponding with an inmate on death row in Florida when I was 14.
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Colette Delawalla, PhD @cdelawalla.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
What I find striking about every one of these “politics are too hostile” takes, is that the emphasis is always on the people with higher standards to lower them to allow violence at the table. How come Cox isn’t telling the right to love their neighbor? Instead it’s come to the table with Trump.
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Ellie Squirrel @sewimperfect.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Yesterday was scary. I was alone with students during an escalation. Because 2 aides are contractors, they can't connect to wifi, and our school is a dead zone for cell data. I bought 8 walkie talkies for our counseling-enriched team last night since the district won't.
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suzythealpacagoth.bsky.social @suzythealpacagoth.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Something nicer than my chronic illness rants. I was sitting with the babies as this sunset burst over the mountains. #sunset #mountains #alpacas
A photo of alpaca is lined up at a fence with a sunset over some mountains and a solar array in the background
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✨John Carpenter’s BOObies✨ @ourflagmeansbeth.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
In my early twenties a man a friend of mine was interested tried to SA me at a house party. I beat his ass on the front lawn and everyone was upset with me 🥲
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Old Tehanu @oldtehanu.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
That's some excellent nursing!
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Ellie Squirrel @sewimperfect.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Not to brag or anything team, but my therapist thinks I'm pretty amazing 😂 She was blown away by some of the interactions I had recently and how I responded in the moment. I feel so seen 🥲 It is genuinely hard sometimes to not cut a bitch.
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Ellie Squirrel @sewimperfect.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Me: I'm regulated enough to draft that email. Partner: A rough draft is a great idea because you can be as mean as you want. Me: Nah. It's all about the efficacy. Partner: Yeah, like that lady can get the efficacy out of there and find a new job. Me: 😂💀
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Ellie Squirrel @sewimperfect.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
The late great Rita Pierson said that students can't learn from teachers they don't like. It is so true. Relationships are the foundation for successful learning experiences. youtu.be/SFnMTHhKdkw?...
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Every kid needs a champion | Rita Pierson | TED
YouTube video by TED
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Ellie Squirrel @sewimperfect.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Teaching is so much easier, because I now have relationships with all of my students, even the most challenging ones. I think I might actually be Spicy's favorite teacher, y'all 😂
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Cat Evolve
ALT: Cat Evolve
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Ellie Squirrel @sewimperfect.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh Fucking adults make everything so much harder than it needs to be. I can say it because I am still a kid at heart.
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Ellie Squirrel @sewimperfect.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
It's payday, yayyyyyy. What a relief! It's going to take me about four months to dig myself out of the hole. Many of my financial literacy lessons include, "Hey, kids don't do this dumbass thing I did, and here's why..." 😂
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Ellie Squirrel @sewimperfect.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Bigfoot is giving me cuddles 🫶
Giant Grey cat with long stretched out paws on a blue and white pants
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Ellie Squirrel @sewimperfect.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Fuck yessssss Thank god for solid foooooood 🙏 Nom nom nom
Picture of a giant rubin sandwich with sweet potato fries and a pumpkin pancake and then across the table, my partner's healthy omelet with potatoes and toast
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Ellie Squirrel @sewimperfect.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Nurse: Are you awake? Me: *groggy* Yeah. What time is it? Nurse: 10. The anesthesia is still wearing off, but you should be able to resume normal activities later today. Me: Which means plotting world domination with a goal of making things better. Nurse: ...
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Ellie Squirrel @sewimperfect.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
I saw a truck on the freeway with "Newsom sucks" and "Fetterman for president" bumper stickers today. I moved way over, just to be safe.
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Ellie Squirrel @sewimperfect.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Little dude is high as a kite 😹 www.reddit.com/r/TuxedoCats...
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From the TuxedoCats community on Reddit: i gave him silvervine because he wasn’t reacting to catnip HELP lmaoo 😹
Explore this post and more from the TuxedoCats community
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Ellie Squirrel @sewimperfect.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Teaching moment of joy Student: I used to HATE being in this program, but actually now I think it's kinda cool. Me: I'm so glad! Student: Now I wonder what middle school would have been like had I had a teacher like you then.
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Office
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Ellie Squirrel @sewimperfect.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
I finally got good obgyn care today after YEARS of medical neglect, and it was at the Regional Center out of all places! I went in with super low expectations, but he HANDLED SHIT. I didn't know what to think 😂💀
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Ellie Squirrel @sewimperfect.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
I have a colonoscopy & endoscopy tomorrow so no creamer for me. This too, shall pass. Along with everything else after I drink the prep tonight 😂
Picture of a coffee cup with black coffee in it. Dolly parton on the mugPicture of a coffee cup with black coffee in it. Dolly parton on the mug next to a stack of books
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Ellie Squirrel @sewimperfect.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
The novelty of being abroad has worn off for Eldest & she's spiraling because of her relationship. I need to take my own advice. Embrace everything as a learning experience that leads to more self-knowledge & growth. The good, the bad, the ugly. They are all teachers 🧘‍♀️
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Ellie Squirrel @sewimperfect.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
I used my positionality today to get a little revenge on a manager who is either terrible at his job or a racist. I was sitting there, smiling, eating my food, and my partner knew I had already made my plan 😊💅
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Ellie Squirrel @sewimperfect.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
I also have to read & internalize a systems paper by October 24th for the Berkeley doctoral demo day. My partner was laughing, and said, "This is you with your foot off the gas." It is, though. I'd have joined the DEI committee, signed on as a union site rep, and started planning if I felt ok.
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Ellie Squirrel @sewimperfect.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
I'm grateful that I finally feel okay, physically and emotionally! 😭🙏 I think I look healthier, too, but Idk if it's just my perception 🤷‍♀️
Women smiling a little in a red v dress no makeup but lip glossSame woman standing in front of mirror holding a phone wearing a red dres
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Ellie Squirrel @sewimperfect.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Our Baleen Brethren came out en masse to wish my partner Happy Birthday! 🎂 🥳 🐋 The naturalist said they normally only see a few on Monterey Bay. It was awe inspiring. 🙏
Whale tail in front of a massive of sea lions also feeding
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Ellie Squirrel @sewimperfect.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
We're off! Let's see some whales 😊 Garmin Navionics app says we're only doing 11.6 knots, but it feels faster up high.
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Ellie Squirrel @sewimperfect.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Our healthy birthday lunch 😂 We just got off a catamaran sail and ran to the whale watching boat about to go out 🐋🐳
Man and woman smiling holding candy and champagne
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Ellie Squirrel @sewimperfect.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Sea otters having a delicious crab snackerel in Monterey Bay! 😍
A picture of two sea otA picture of two sea otters oneA picture of two sea otters, one eating a crab, the other floating on top of the other
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Ellie Squirrel @sewimperfect.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Sea lions have annexed San Carlos Beach in Monterey 🥰 I support Snoofwoozle Supremacy!!!
Picture of a bunch of younger sea lions with tawny colored coats. Sleeping on the beach
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Ellie Squirrel @sewimperfect.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
It's my partner's birthday 😊 We actually took the entire weekend to relax and celebrate!!! 🤯🥳🎂
Man smiling wearing blue striped shirt and tie next to a smiling woman in a red dress
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Ellie Squirrel @sewimperfect.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
It's my partner's birthday tomorrow. I asked what his goal is for next year, and he wants to start offshore sailing. I built him a repair kit this morning. Most things won't come till later, but he's going to be very happy with it ☺️
Screenshot of an order with a marble's rigging, knife and semens rigging kit
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Supernova Momma @supernovaparenting.org · 22/09/2026
Good evening you handsome and gorgeous lot. This past weekend, I had the honor of keynoting and attending the 7th Annual Neurodiversity Summit @stanforduniversity.bsky.social This may be my new favorite photo in the world
A picture of a Black high-yellow woman with locs in a ponytail wearing a tailored dark blue midi dress, speaking at a podium on stage with a screen behind her that reads, Strength in Connections:
Reimagining Autism
Research with the Black Community at the Center

With captions included on the screen and a picture of her Black family all with locs and smiles
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Meidas Paul Wigton 🫘 🇺🇳🇺🇦 @rvroomie.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
😭😭😭😭
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Ti like “T” | Book Chatter @tibookchatter.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
I went into the garage to empty some boxes but got distracted.
Lawn, freshly mowed, cypress trees. Blue sky.
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Liv Junqueira @junqueiraliv.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Great!
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Colette Delawalla, PhD @cdelawalla.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Absolutely not. ABSOLUTELY THE HELL NOT. WE ARE NOT DOING INTERNMENT CAMPS FOR CHILDREN.
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Ed Zeppelin 🏴‍☠️COMMISSIONS OPEN!!!🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸🏴‍☠️ @ourartmeanszepp.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Sword
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