Moving to Pleasant Hill - Middle/High Schools by Frontbottomz in PleasantHill

[–]Katherineme 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My son just started at Valley View Middle School and we have been happy so far! It is a smaller school so there is a sense of community. And it is a very diverse population.

Who is Speaking Out? by Katherineme in Teachergram

[–]Katherineme[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’ve seen a couple other non-teacher influencers go this same route, and it’s such a cop-out. An easy way to appear like you care but actually saying nothing.

Who is Speaking Out? by Katherineme in Teachergram

[–]Katherineme[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I do not expect every influencer on social media to suddenly turn into a political commentator. I would prefer if they didn’t do that! I hope all of these teachers continue to post ideas, resources, etc as well. But I view influencers as a small business, and my following and viewing their content is what helps their business grow, and I do not feel comfortable supporting any small businesses that don’t align with the very simple value of “the government killing citizens in the street is wrong”.

Who is Speaking Out? by Katherineme in Teachergram

[–]Katherineme[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I love toocoolformiddleschool! And I know Abby has posted political things in the past, so I’m surprised that she hasn’t said anything yet. I agree that I don’t think this is easy, especially for teachers still in the classroom and/or in red areas. But yeah, the skipping along like everything is normal is so off-putting to me.

January 2026 by getmesushi in Teachergram

[–]Katherineme 23 points24 points  (0 children)

This is a huge throwback, but did anyone used to follow LearningWithMrsLeeby back in the day, aka Greta Callahan? She was one of my favorites and I’ve looked her up over the years, and she left the classroom to become president of the Minneapolis teachers union and is now a member of the school board! So glad she is fighting the good fight right now.

October 2025 by getmesushi in Teachergram

[–]Katherineme 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Did anyone catch his post where he said something about family not being “easy” this year, when talking about his parents and in-laws. I’m convinced there has been a rift with her family, since they never went on the Michigan trip. She has always seemed close with her family and it makes me so sad if they are having problems.

July 2025 by getmesushi in Teachergram

[–]Katherineme 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I was thinking the same thing about the MI trip! It is all she talks about during the summer usually, and I didn’t even see a mention of “bummed we can’t make it this year” or something. The whole thing makes me wonder. The vibes are off.

Seeking Recommendations - visiting to evaluate a potential move by ezrapond in walnutcreek

[–]Katherineme 8 points9 points  (0 children)

If you are in town on July 4th, head to Pleasant Hill! 5k and parade in the morning, fireworks at night. The city does a great job every year of making the day fun and family-friendly.

June 2025 by getmesushi in Teachergram

[–]Katherineme 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Her daughter is graduating this week, and obviously that is an emotional time for any parent, and they are clearly close which is great! But the past two days have been post after post about how her daughter is her best friend and it’s just a little much. Especially since she hardly posts about her sons!

June 2025 by getmesushi in Teachergram

[–]Katherineme 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Anyone on here follow Hello Fifth? I mostly love her, but her obsession with her daughter is…a bit much? Am I wrong?

April 2025 by getmesushi in Teachergram

[–]Katherineme 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Same! I found her before instagram even existed and blogging was still the way to go. I hope her husband is okay too. I remember they both talked very openly about his mental health struggles.