It's always such a special treat seeing familiar faces at PD's, but the cherry on top is when it’s my PROPEL colleagues #Lucky13; a reminder of growth, support, and shared journeys. ❤️ ☘️

one of my favorite tasks is creating our weekly teacher newsletter. This week’s edition is packed w/ powerful tools & resources for our incredible STEM teachers at Rock Island Elementary School. Love what I do-supporting & celebrating teachers EVERYDAY! #MathCoach #CoachAROCKS BCPS School Transformation Office

HAPPY FRIYAYY!! Something BIG is about to go down at Rock Island Elementary School! Our STEMsational teachers and scholars are gearing up for the Multiplication Challenge Mash Up!!7 weeks to lock in our multiplication fluency… the countdown is on!! 🚀 Stephanie Ballard Dr. Francine Baugh-Stewart BCPS School Transformation Office

Math Coach life be like…a glimpse into Week 6 supporting teachers as they inspired students with best practices to meet every child’s needs. You call them teachers, and I call them champions. As Rita Pierson said, every child deserves a champion. #CoachARocks #Leadingbyexample

Remarkable Rock Island Elementary School hosted the Principal Learning Academy BCPS School Transformation Office, showcasing data-driven instruction, rigor, and excellence in 33311. Proud of our amazing leadership team and teachers who shine every day! #MathCoach #ExcellenceIn33311 Dr. Francine Baugh-Stewart Stephanie Ballard

I’m a firm believer that the true heartbeat of a classroom is student voice. Math intervention with our stellar art teacher pushing in to support. Every idea matters and every child deserves to be heard. #EveryIdeaMatter #MathCoach #TurnNTalk Dr. Francine Baugh-Stewart Rock Island Elementary School

our amazing school counselor, Ms. Gardner had a vision and it's a beautiful reminder that unity, kindness, and respect are what truly bring peace to our world. #StandingTogetherAsOne Rock Island Elementary School Stephanie Ballard BCPS School Transformation Office 💛 #PeaceWeek #UnityInAction

Another successful Math Coach PD with#BCPS Elementary Learning Math Department! 💡 I learned so much today and can’t wait to bring these strategies back to support our teachers at Rock Island Elementary School and help our scholars excel! 🚀 # #CoachARocks #PerformanceMatters #gotDATA

As the saying goes, a great day it was! I truly enjoyed spending my Saturday learning math and growing together with Rock Island Elementary School remarkable staff. Excited to keep learning alongside these amazing champion teachers! #FAUPromiseGrant #CoachARocks BCPS School Transformation Office BCPS Leadership #Math

We engaged in professional learning centered around “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” in preparation to become a ‘Leader in Me’ school. We’re excited to help cultivate the next generation of leaders!

CONGRATULATIONS on this well-deserved new chapter, Principal Rolle! ❤️

#supercute where's the pumpkin pie? 😆 🤣

THIRD PLACE is still a win!! Proud of the boys for giving it their all in their first tournament! #PalmBeachGardensClassicTournament ⚽️ #KickinItWithKnox #KnoxKnoxWhosThere #SoccerIsAVibe #FtlUnitedAcademy

CONGRATULATIONS to our amazing Principal of Rock Island Elementary School, Mrs. Cormic Priester, for being named a 2026 Caliber Award Semi-Finalist for Principal of the Year! A true change maker and transformational leader who always puts her scholars and community first. So well deserved!

❤️ Stephanie Ballard leading with purpose having data chats that empower our scholars to see their own greatness. Power of greatness begins in how we lead, inspire, and view our students. They are part of the vision Rock Island Elementary School. #HeartWork #LeadershipInAction #ThePowerOfBE

Memories to last a lifetime! Our scholars had an amazing Fall Festivity filled with fun. Grade-level Trunk or Treat with parent volunteers, a rockin’ DJ, the character parade, a PBIS glow party celebrating great behavior, and sweet treats from our community sponsor, Kona Ice! 🎃

Proud #MathCoach moment! When you support teachers, the data reflects their dedication and our scholars’ hard work. Another topic assesment completed and we’ve reached proficiency Rock Island Elementary School. It’s only up from here! 🚀 #MathSuccess #TeamWork #StudentGrowth #CoachARocks

when strategy meets intentional teaching, growth happens! Scholars used their WorkIt Out sheets to show their mathematical thinking in an organized manner. Teachers leveraged the WorkIt Out sheets to pinpoint misconceptions, allowing students to correct it right on the spot! 🚀

my greatest joy during morning bus duty is watching how much our Student Transportation and Fleet Services drivers and attendants love our Rock Island Elementary School scholars. He makes sure every child steps off his bus with a clean face and a smile EVERY DAY!!❤️ #BusDriversMatter. They make a difference every day.

🚀 R O C K E T C H A M P I O N S 🚀 “when you notice the good and make it known, you multiply it.” Ended my Friday work day by filling up the WOW Board with all the great and purpose-filled learning I spotted during this week’s coaching cycle! Almost ready for prize drawing.