#speechkidletsrock

He authored three bills, learned the argument for the entire legislative docket and made a good showing against some very hard competitors in the Senate. While he didn’t advance to Nationals (they take two out of 16) he did amazing. And I keep reminding myself he’s a sophomore who is 14 (will be 15 in May). I love being his coach. He’s only going to get better as he gets more experience. Thankful his dad came as the chaperone so we could do the trip. #dramamama #speechkidletsrock #thirdyearteacher #legislatorintraining https://www.instagram.com/p/CrYpfwOLSLf/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Thank you to everyone who provided “tips” for the Wardog Thespians this evening as the students waited tables. We raised $1,385!!! And thanks to Deacon Turner’s match for the BS (Barbara Smith) endowment fund, it becomes $2,770. Not only that but the first year of the BS Endowment is funded. $25k for the speech/drama/debate/theatre program next year. #sograteful #thankfulgratefulblessed #speechkidletsrock #thirdyearteacher #dreambigworkhard https://www.instagram.com/p/CqhRpjSN7Xu/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Wardog Thespians (with NHS & NJHS friends) working the Blue Event. #speechkidletsrock #servinginthecommunity https://www.instagram.com/p/CqgpayjJsoR/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Learning life skills with a smile. Members of Wardog Thespians (with NHS and NJHS friends) setting tables and helping get things ready for tonight’s Blue Event for the Miami Public School’s Enrichment Foundation. Ava even posed with the beautiful watercolor she made for the silent auction. #speechkidletsrock #theyservetonight #myheart #thankfulgratefulblessed https://www.instagram.com/p/CqgIOAKrPCQ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

21 hours. 275+ miles. One mini bus. Multiple cups of unsweet tea. One Poweraid zero. One New York Times. Two packs of candy. One can of Altoids. Five parents who provided support. Four alternate qualifications for state. Six qualifications for state. One regional champion. Two novice who came to soak it in to plan for next year. Multiple supportive friends. 9,665 steps. Five rounds judged. 7 speeches about Biden (dex finals. 6 speeches about Latin America (fex round one). A plethora of standard oratories. Priceless memories. #thankfulgratefulblessed #dramamama #speechkidletsrock #tiredbutworthit #goodnight😴 https://www.instagram.com/p/CqPYHlSssoQ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Ready for the day. First up. Foreign Extemp to judge. #dramamama ##speechkidletsrock #wardogthespians https://www.instagram.com/p/CqNpKpuuMLZ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

5:30 a.m. comes early, and everyone was here on time. Wahoo. (The boys are meeting us there). #regionalbound #dramamama #speechkidletsrock #forthemillgetupat3am #anddriveaminibus https://www.instagram.com/p/CqNW7vSuTlL/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Shout out to Wardog Thespian Jayden Kennedy (far right) for earning THREE National Championship honors at a competition this past weekend at UNC Charlotte. He competed in six events, made finals in four and won three. (He won Slam Poetry, DUO, and Poetry; and made finals in POI). The University of Alabama team won first place. He competed this weekend in Pennsylvania. #waytogo #onceawardogalwaysawardog #speechkidletsrock #biggerandbetterthings #MHSclassof2022 https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpdtw3CpbTZ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=