I'm deeply humbled to have the opportunity to lead the school system that shaped who I am today. To every parent, student, educator, school administrator, support staff member, educational partner, I see you.

The January 2022 administration of the High School Regents Examination Program is cancelled due to the ongoing COVID–19 pandemic, Commissioner Rosa announced today. bit.ly/33PDIM7

My husband and I are happy to announce our daughter’s arrival: 12/17/2021. Please welcome Gertrude Hope Raawia Hogshead Alhamyari: Gertie. She is named after both of our grandmothers, Gertrude and Raawia. Hope is because she is born in a pandemic and we need a little extra hope

Such an amazing man, but what I found most inspiring is the joy he brought with him in every fight. Sad to lose that joy: apple.news/A2S2rjujSREC8e…

Thoughts about thepandemic trauma in our schools... x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

This is a point that needs to be discussed: Our students minds and hearts are imprisoned in a broken system. Systems need to be dismantled with project based learning, social emotional connections, and time for critical thinking. Our students should not feel squashed or limited.

A high school teacher found he could build a stronger classroom community in less than one minute each day—with a simple activity called Daily Dedications.

This is so true! 🙌

Agreed. There should not be a conversation about rigor without joy and vice versa. We learn when we are happy. And as a teacher I should have joy in my labor. Isn’t that why we became educators? Because we love our subject, we loved education, we love sharing that joy?

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Black History Month Assembly at #JJLAW… “Mr & Mrs John Jay” 2022 pageant contestants Janice Ross @ExecSuptKWatts Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos Mayor Eric Adams Instruction Matters @TPaulin_FSL

Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson has earned this moment in history, she is worthy, she is a truly great American.

#JJLAW My Sister’s Keeper SPR ‘22 line crossing, Presenting the princess of the NEW ERA🎉 🎊 👸🏽 Janice Ross @ExecSuptKWatts Mayor Eric Adams Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos Instruction Matters Dr. Rushell White @TPaulin_FSL

I’ve been told having empathy was the reason I wouldn’t advance in leadership- that I’d remain “good” but not “great.” I disagree- and research is on my side. It’s what has taken me from “good” to GREAT! forbes.com/sites/tracybro…

So ready for the joy!

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