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Rachael Mahmood

@drrmahmood.bsky.social

2024 Illinois Teacher of the Year Proud Educator- Education Advocate- Innovator Follow me on my year sabbatical as the IL TOY at www.Mahmood-ILTeacheroftheYear.com

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That’s a Wrap, June! Reflecting on a Month of Rest, Impact, and Transition June marked the final chapter of my official journey as the 2024 Illinois Teacher of the Year. As I begin to pass the torch and transition back into the classroom, I remain grateful...

June marked the final chapter of my official journey as the 2024 Illinois Teacher of the Year. #ILSTOY #ILSTOY24 www.mahmood-ilteacheroftheyear.com/post/that-s-...

07.07.2025 18:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🎧 New podcast episode drop!
@DrRMahmood (2024 IL Teacher of the Year) talks w/ Michelle Zurita-Sharpe, 2024 Early Childhood Educator of the Year, on pay gaps, preschool deserts & inequity in ECE. #EarlyEd #ECE #EdEquity #ILSTOY
Listen & subscribe:
youtu.be/miUkaeLFmfY?...

01.07.2025 23:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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April's ABC Adventures: AI, Advocacy, Belonging, Behaviors, Conversations, Colleges, & Conferences Whether through early childhood education, equity in higher education, or advocacy at the legislative level, I found myself consistently reminded that belonging doesn’t happen by accident β€” it’s somet...

April's ABC Adventures: AI, Advocacy, Belonging, Behaviors, Conversations, Colleges, & Conferences
www.mahmood-ilteacheroftheyear.com/post/april-s... #ILSTOY24 #NTOY25

28.04.2025 19:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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NEW EPISODE…click play, learn all about Dr. Rachael Mahmood, her classroom, her love of travel and more as she survives β€œThe Bowl That Knows” filled with questions written especially for her and we doodle and chat all about her!!

Watch the full episode here: youtu.be/3Gq562hEP04?...

#DoodleAndChat

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Celebrating Women, Leadership, & My 100th Event! March has been a month of celebrating women and leadership

March started as a month of celebrating women, leadership and my 100th event as the IL Teacher of the Year. Follow me on my journey at:
www.mahmood-ilteacheroftheyear.com/post/celebra... @isbenews.bsky.social #Ilstoy24 #Ilstoy #NTOY25

02.04.2025 15:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Feeling Lucky to Be an Educator in Illinois March has been a month filled with moments that remind me just how fortunate we are to be educators in the state of Illinois.

March has been a month filled with moments that remind me just how fortunate we are to be educators in the state of Illinois. Follow me on my journey as the #ILSTOY24
@isbenews.bsky.social #NTOY25
www.mahmood-ilteacheroftheyear.com/post/feeling...

02.04.2025 15:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Love Cultivates a Sense of Belonging in Schools This February, every event I attended was a reminder of how much LOVE educators pour into their students all across Illinois.

Every event I attended this Feb, reminded me of the LOVE educators pour into our students! Check out Feb’s events #ILSTOY24 #NTOY25

www.mahmood-ilteacheroftheyear.com/post/how-doe...

02.03.2025 05:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Half a Year in Service: Honoring Belonging, Equity, and Leadership in Education Inspired by leaders, moved by educators, and energized by future teachersβ€”January was a journey of growth, gratitude, and belonging!

Half way through 2024 IL Teacher of the Year and it continues to be a journey of growth, gratitude, and purpose. Check out some more January events. wix.to/iGRU5EI
#ILSTOY24 #NTOY25

12.02.2025 14:49 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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New Year, New Opportunities for IL Teacher of the Year to Advocate for Educators January started with the largest World CafΓ© including the voices of 1,600 educators, and meetings w/ Dep. Gov. of Education Martin Torres & State Senator Meg Cappel

Jan. 2025🌟 Facilitated my largest World Café , hearing from 1600 educators on belonging. Met w/ leaders like IL Sen. Cappel & Dep. Gov. Torres to amplify the voices of educators statewide. #ILSTOY24 #NTOY25

www.mahmood-ilteacheroftheyear.com/post/il-teac...

23.01.2025 19:33 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Illinois 2024 Teacher of the Year Cultivates Sense of Belonging at EASD 131 [gallery ids="41268,41269,41270,41274,41272,41273"] East Aurora School District 131 invited the 2024 Illinois Teacher of the Year, Dr. Rachael Mahmood, to talk to teachers and staff from all the D131 ...

Illinois 2024 Teacher of the Year Brings Together Community to Cultivate Sense of Belonging at EASD 131 www.d131.org/news/illinoi... #ILSTOY24 #NTOY25

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December Update: Illinois Teacher of the Year This December, our efforts in fostering conversations about belonging in schools were affirmed with 25 World CafΓ©s completed across Illinois

This December marks a proud milestone! As your #ILSTOY24, we successfully completed 25 World CafΓ©s in Illinois, focusing on fostering belonging in schools. Together with educators and students, we are building stronger communities. Read the December Update: wix.to/u0AnErb #NTOY25

31.12.2024 18:17 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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