Another 8th grade closing in the books! Thank you to our very special guest speaker today! We appreciate you Mr. Deputy Mayor J.D. Merrill! #CityForever

Ms. P started with us as a para. When a teacher left unexpectedly, she took over a K class and did such a good job that we helped her became a certified teacher! Today at closing, I surprised her by praising her efforts in front of her families! I am incredibly proud of Ms. P! 💐

Just before the closing ceremony, my secretary knocked on my door. Our 5th grade valedictorian needed some help with his tie & I was happy to assist, as mom & grandma looked on. It takes a village to raise our children & I’m happy that I get to play a small part! #proudprincipal

Congratulations to Angel, a sixth-grade student at Fallstaff for receiving a certificate of recognition for his hard work in school from the Latino Education Advancement Fund.

Thank you Loyola University MD for our new banner and for your partnership with Fallstaff Elementary/Middle School! #proudprincipal

I was honored to participate in the MCEL National Leadership Institute. We shared our stories, challenges, joys and pain. I leave this week with my battery charged & head into 25/26 with new energy & clarity. It’s time to go to the next level w/the support of my brothers.

Dr. Smith, Principal, by day! 🤓 📚 Dr. Smith, handyman, by afternoon! 👨🏾‍🔧🛠️ My latest Fallstaff Elementary/Middle School summer project is underway! Turning this old teacher workroom into our new intervention space! Stay tuned! #proudprincipal

Looking forward to attending for the first time this year!

This fall I’ll be participating in the HYA Superintendents Academy at Howard University! I am excited to learn more about district leadership and develop my skills so that when the time comes, I’ll be ready to lead a school district! Thx to Ashley (Ash) Esposito 🐝 for your kind recommendation!

One last time in the iconic auditorium. I took a piece of the Castle home with me today! #CityForever City College News

National Night Out at Fallstaff Elementary/Middle School! Thanks to City Council President Zeke Cohen for your support!

Thrilled to share that my good friend, Justin Holbrook, and I will be presenting at the MAESP United Conference this November on our work to build community at diverse schools in Baltimore! Can’t wait to share the Fallstaff Elementary/Middle School and Armistead School stories!

Late lunch today with my former soccer and lacrosse captains, who are now both law students at The University of Baltimore and UMD Baltimore respectively! So proud of these ladies! #CityForever City College News Baltimore City Public Schools

School year 25/26 is only a few days away and we are getting ready for takeoff! 🛫 Today the Fallstaff Elementary/Middle School Instructional Leadership Team kicked off our retreat with a day of planning and reflection at Loyola Education! We can’t wait to welcome back our staff on Tuesday!

For day 2 of the Fallstaff Elementary/Middle School ILT retreat, we challenged ourselves to take risks & work together to solve problems! Thanks to our new friends at Genesee Valley OLC Genesee Valley for being great hosts and teaching us about the power of teamwork! #falconsflyhigh🦅

Prep week sets the tone for the school year. I’m calling this my presidential year. Time to challenge some traditions and push Fallstaff Elementary/Middle School to the next level! #proudprincipal❤️

Before & After! Another Fallstaff Elementary/Middle School summer project is done! Took this old teacher workroom and transformed it into our new intervention space so that our students who need it the most can get the extra help they need in literacy and math! #proudprincipal❤️

Year 4 as the proud principal of Fallstaff Elementary/Middle School! Year 21 with Baltimore City Public Schools! Wishing everyone a safe and productive school year! #proudprincipal❤️

It was too beautiful outside at Fallstaff Elementary/Middle School to be stuck inside all day! Sometimes principals need some recess too! #proudprincipal

Closing out this 3-day weekend by getting back to my roots! Excited to be co-teaching 7th grade honors social studies at Fallstaff Elementary/Middle School this year! That means I’m back to grading papers! Never thought I’d miss these days but here I am! #proudprincipal❤️