Save the date! My Annual Back to School Fair will be at St. James Park on Thursday August 15th at 2PM. Start the new school year off right with free backpacks and valuable resources for the entire family! I’ll also be hosting pop-up events around the district, stay tuned!

“When the grandmothers speak, the earth will be healed.” ~ Hopi,

“Your energy introduces you even before you speak.” ~ Unknown,

As Former President Jimmy Carter approaches 100 years old, he told his family this week that his goal is to “make it to vote for Kamala Harris” for President. I couldn’t love this amazing man any more than I already do. 💙🙏

Can we all just live in liberation as flowers in the garden please?

Passing on traditions! So cute! 😂

“Not now Jenny, I’m working” 😂 x.com/buitengebieden…

"I am poor and naked, but I am the chief of the nation. We do not want riches, but we want to train our children right. Riches will do us no good. We could not take them with us to the other world. We do not want riches. We want peace and love." ~ Chief Red Cloud, Maȟpíya Lúta;

Thinking of joining the trade floor at the NYS #FarmtoSchool Summit? Don’t delay! Registration closes Friday, 9/20. Register here: bit.ly/4cSKOgx The trade floor will be a chance to promote your farm to school product or service to the over 200 Summit attendees!

Can’t wait to connect. Sending love

Read Aloud day at PS199 today with parents, Principal Quezada and the Superintendent #ComeHometoDistrict9

“When we love an animal as our family — we begin to understand animals are our family.” ~ A. D. Williams,

Hello October ! October is a month of special significance for the Green Sheikh, bringing with it reflection, renewal, and personal growth. With his birthday on October 10th, this period often marks the start of a fresh chapter in his journey, perfectly aligned with the changing

Happy 100th birthday, President Carter! Thank you for your friendship, your fundamental decency, and your incredible acts of service through the The Carter Center. Michelle and I are grateful for all you’ve done for this country.

Long overdue!!!

“They made us many promises, more than I can remember, but they kept only one; they promised to take our land, and they did.” ~ Chief Redcloud, Maȟpíya Lúta, (1822-1909), Oglala Lakota Teton,

Shout out to D9’s very own Principal Penn & all the other incredible Principal leaders

#YOUbelonghere is #Merch on a freaking #MISSION! Take a stand to promote a #senseofbelonging & #Kindness for ALL students, teachers, & families! It starts today & it starts with us! #worldkindnessday #trauma #antibullyingmonth #DontTalkAboutItBEaboutIT theunorthodoxprincipal.com/you-belong-her…

So how do we get Green Bronx Machine grow stations & #healthyfood curriculum to take root across nychealthy / partnering with local schools across the city?!? Stephen Ritz Lizette this is right in your wheelhouse.

Today, I had the honor of distributing The City University of New York welcome letters to @NYCSchool seniors with Félix V. Matos Rodríguez. We're sending a powerful message to our graduating seniors: there's a place for you at our city's renowned public university!