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Maria Parker, M.Ed.

@parker-ideas

STEAM Coordinator at MCOE | All in for Equity! πŸ§¬πŸ”­πŸ₯ΌπŸŒπŸŒ±Views are my own.

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Latest posts by Maria Parker, M.Ed. @parker-ideas

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Happy Farm Day, Salinas! @carynlewis.bsky.social @teacherlora.bsky.social

06.11.2025 21:40 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy November 1st! My Saturday began with the amazing Migrant Education team from MCOE. They did a deep dive on integrated ELD strategies through STEAM. Their essential question: How can I design a raincoat for my toy? πŸ’§πŸ§₯πŸ§ΈπŸ€” @carynlewis.bsky.social @teacherlora.bsky.social

01.11.2025 20:30 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Kicking off the school year with our South Monterey County Joint Union High School District colleagues! πŸš€ Thanks for inviting MCOE Educational Services to lead PD for your 2025–2026 Kick Off. Here’s to a great year ahead! πŸ“šβœ¨ @carynlewis.bsky.social @teacherlora.bsky.social

09.08.2025 01:30 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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It’s the last day of our first C-STEM adventure in Monterey County! Teachers have gone deep into integrating #CSed & #math to create engaging learning experiences for students. @carynlewis.bsky.social @parker-ideas.bsky.social @dietrichucation.com @krystabradley.bsky.social

31.07.2025 14:49 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Calling community partners! 🌟 Join our Teacher Extravaganza on Aug 16 to share resources with 100+ Monterey County teachers. DM or email mparker@montereycoe.org to table! 🍎✨ @carynlewis.bsky.social @teacherlora.bsky.social

15.07.2025 16:58 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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MCOE Summer Arts Institute brought 2 days of STEAM, art & community! From printmaking to makerspaces, we explored arts integration & Prop 28 planning. #ArtsEd #STEAM #MCOE
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13.06.2025 19:01 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We are looking for a #Math, #Science, & #CSed person to join our #STEAM Team! This is an amazing opportunity to support multidisciplinary education & career pathways. Come join our Monterey County Ed Services Team: www.edjoin.org/Home/JobPost...
@carynlewis.bsky.social @parker-ideas.bsky.social

05.06.2025 00:02 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Time to celebrate! Ready for the next wave of awesomeness. Congrats, Adriana! πŸŽ‰πŸ₯³
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31.05.2025 19:29 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🎨 Design, print, plan & play! Join us June 10–11 for the Summer Arts Institute at MCOE! Guest artists, hands-on joy, & creative sparks flying 😁

πŸ”— bit.ly/4l9RPPD

#VAPA #STEAM #ArtsEd #CreateMore

@carynlewis.bsky.social @teacherlora.bsky.social

27.05.2025 16:56 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

@dietrichucation.bsky.social @krystabradley.bsky.social @parker-ideas.bsky.social @theteachdaisy.bsky.social @mbcue.bsky.social

13.05.2025 00:28 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Just wrapped up my Admin Induction Program with MCOE! Grateful for my family, mentors & friends β€” your support means the world! Lucky to grow with such amazing leaders! #Grateful #MCOEβœ¨πŸ‘πŸ“š
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01.05.2025 02:15 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Collecting awesome humans…so we joined the Creekside team in Alisal.πŸ’«

Superintendents, board members, educators, students, community partners… all reflecting on experiential, multidisciplinary learning πŸ’š @parker-ideas.bsky.social

25.03.2025 06:07 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ”¬ Inquiry in motion, discovery in progress! πŸš€

Join us Saturday, March 15th at Hartnell College – Steinbeck Hall for the 2025 Monterey County Science & Engineering Fair! Come see grades 6-12 students explore big questions and bold ideas.βš‘πŸ”Ž
@carynlewis.bsky.social @teacherlora.bsky.social

11.03.2025 22:47 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

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Grateful for our VAPA network! 🎨🎢✨ Jamming, Prop 28 planning, and pushing for a local VAPA credential in Monterey County. Big moves for arts education! @carynlewis.bsky.social @teacherlora.bsky.social @theteachdaisy.bsky.social

06.03.2025 18:14 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸš€πŸ”¬ Our local Cal-MSCS Science CoP had its second session, focusing on vertical articulation for Science & Engineering Practices! Huge shoutout to our districts & community partners leading the way in strengthening science education! 🌍✨ @carynlewis.bsky.social @teacherlora.bsky.social

05.03.2025 18:06 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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It was certainly a bee-sy morning with our Monterey County Spelling Bee! 🐝 Congratulations to all participants and winners.πŸŽ‰πŸ‘πŸ½ @parker-ideas.bsky.social @lynnettehawkins.bsky.social @teacherlora.bsky.social @carynlewis.bsky.social

02.03.2025 07:10 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

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18.02.2025 21:45 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Just wrapped up a legendary chili cook-off with Ed Services, featuring their epic β€˜Lord of the Beans’ theme! The flavors were as fierce as a Balrog, but only one chili could rule them all. @carynlewis.bsky.social @maralinamilazzo.bsky.social @gretchnk.bsky.social

18.02.2025 21:39 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Had a great time presenting on integration of science and computer science for elementary educators at the STEAM Symposium with @krystabradley.bsky.social! #casteam25 @carynlewis.bsky.social @teacherlora.bsky.social

09.02.2025 22:26 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Yesterday, we had a great start to our local Cal-MSCS CoP. Let’s keep the momentum going on our goal for vertical articulation in science! @carynlewis.bsky.social @teacherlora.bsky.social @theteachdaisy.bsky.social

22.01.2025 16:30 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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OpenAI’s Economic Blueprint The Blueprint outlines policy proposals for how the US can maximize AI’s benefits, bolster national security, and drive economic growth

Schools have the potential to play a critical role in the development of AI advancement. Connecting industry and education for stronger outcomes.
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14.01.2025 13:49 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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On December 14th, I had the honor of working with migrant educators at MCOE. We worked on identifying strategies to encourage productive student discourse in science. Ambitious Science Teaching for the win! πŸ’‘
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17.12.2024 19:53 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Settling in for Learning Walks at Sanger High this morning with the CalMSCS CS COP! @parker-ideas.bsky.social @edcamposjr.bsky.social @catetolnai.com #CSed

12.12.2024 17:04 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0