Kimberly Porter Ed.S.

The “Great Pumpkin” of EdTech: Why Sincerity—Not Software—Drives Engagement Snoopy in the Digital Doghouse

EdTech. Engagement. And yes—a little wisdom from the Peanuts crew.

Because real learning isn’t about flashy tools… It’s about helping students learn, try again, and stay curious.

Grab your coffee and take a look. ☕
#EdTech #PeanutsEducation #Engagement #Snoopy open.substack.com/pub/kdporter...

Pardon the lighting. My Gov students wanted to show what they did for Black History Month. This is just a few of the examples. #BHM #blackhistorymonth #socialstudies

Using Peanuts as a lens, this season explores how we stay human, creative, and connected—especially when the tech lands us in the doghouse.
More reflections coming soon. Good grief, it’s still teaching. #SnoopyInTheDigitalDoghouse #PeanutsGuideToTeaching #TeacherReflection #EdTech

Snoopy in the Digital Doghouse Still Human in a Digital Classroom

Season 2 of my blog series is taking shape 🐾
Snoopy in the Digital Doghouse is a new chapter of The Peanuts’ Guide to Teaching, where I’ll be reflecting on teaching in a world full of screens, AI, and well-intentioned tools that don’t always work the way we hope. open.substack.com/pub/kdporter...

Ok, ok… my turn! #chatgpt #aiimagetrend #hsteacher #757teacher

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Happy that the week is 1/2 over. The snow day on Monday and the delay yesterday was a nice surprise. #highschoolteacher #757teacher #snowday

Snow Day! The Quiet Magic—and Real Weight—of a Hampton Roads Snow Day from a Teacher's Perspective

My reflection on the recent snow! #757Teachers #SnowDay #VirginiaWinter #HamptonRoads open.substack.com/pub/kdporter...

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Been teaching for 19 years and still learning new things about procedures and protocols. Thank goodness for quick timing. #teacher #highschool

Starting on my next course at Regent University, Research Design and Analysis. Wish me luck!

I’ll take that! #newyear2026 @merriam-webster.com #myword2026

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Back to reality… have to get lesson plans ready for Monday! #socialstudiesteacher #highschoolteacher #newyear

No but they would vote to give themselves a raise. #boredteachers

My hope is that this year brings moments of joy, peace, and happiness for us all. #happynewyear #2026happynewyear

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As we welcome the new year, I’m reminded—especially as a history teacher—that 2026 marks the 250th birthday of our nation. It’s a meaningful milestone, one that invites us to reflect on our past, consider the lessons it offers, and think carefully about the future we are shaping. #2026happynewyear

One of four AP Psych classes EBQs graded. I wish there was an easier non time consuming way. My students are improving with their writing though! #APpsychology #goingcrosseyed #EBQs

I love “Winter Break.” As a teacher, I can take time and read books I want to read for pleasure. Meaning I can finish the first book and get the second one read before going back to work. 🥰📖 #history #localparanormal #Folklore #Tidewaterregion #reading4fun

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My girls now has “The Never Ending Story” theme in their heads. Thanks #StrangerThings. Now I have to show them the movies. #neverendingstory

Thanks for the information.

Real learning requires teams—co-planning, specialists, and data that actually informs re-teaching instead of just confirming what didn’t work the first time. Repetition without reflection is just noise. The same goes for homework.

#teaching #teacherthoughts #highschool

They need time to process, move, collaborate, and learn at different paces.

And here’s the hard truth: teachers can’t do it alone.

#teaching #teacherthoughts #highschool

Direct instruction has value—but a 90-minute block of only direct instruction in a 4×4 schedule is not teaching. It’s talking. And talking longer doesn’t equal learning more.

Students need to engage, not endure.

They need to create, not just copy.

#teaching #homework #teacherthoughts #highschool

Do teachers sometimes sound like a broken record?

If I say it louder… will students learn it better?

#teaching #teacherthoughts #highschool

My end-of-the-year posting. I wanted to share and let people know they are not alone if they feel the same. Something short and thought-provoking. #Endofyearblues #Christmas2025 #hopefaithlove #Family #lookingforward #NewYear2026 open.substack.com/pub/kdporter...

Best gift! From my girls #Snoopy #buildabear

Grocery $$$ and cell phones in the classroom (high school teacher)

Booo! Love it

So I received an email today saying my proposals for the district professional development in January was approved. I’m excited but nervous! #professionaldevelopment #leadership #rubricdesign #AI #socialstudies #instructionaltechnology

Happy Thanksgiving to all! Currently watching the 99th Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade. #macysthanksgivingdayparade

I guess I have become too indolent in my duties at school. Time to reprioritize. #highschoolteacher

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With grad school, family events, and school programs I got a little behind in my grading. I to play catchup I uploaded my rubric and had AI grade them. Of course I still went through and double check. Can’t trust AI 100%. #forthewin #teacherandgradstudent #whatdidigetmyselfin