Ancestors said, whatever has been lost will be returned back to you in new forms. This way, you will always feel full and never empty.

Since it is Paulo Freire's birthday, I want to remind everyone what he taught us: there’s no such thing as a politically neutral education, a politically neutral curriculum, or a politically neutral pedagogy.

The trouble with Restorative Practices in schools is that there is too much focus on using them to respond to incidents and not enough on building community to prevent incidents. You can't restore what you didn't build.

There’s nothing better than being a part of a team that values you, your insight, and your work. I am so grateful 🫶🏾

My favorite teachers cared & connected. They also: Apologized when they were wrong Didn't assume they were smarter because they were older Admitted when they made a mistake Listened to students Said thank you Tried not to take things personally I tried to be this teacher, too.

Only 11 days until #PBLWorld 2025! Join us in Napa Valley, CA to begin and/or advance your PBL journey and connect with like-minded educators! Your journey in PBL awaits a new chapter, and we can't wait to welcome you to this experience. 🔗 pblworks.org/pbl-world

First you rest, and then you rise ✨

En route to San Francisco for PBLWorld 2025!! So excited to be back in Napa this year with my amazing colleagues!! 🚀 I can’t wait to hit up all of my favorite eateries (Sol Food, El Roy’s, Brenda’s French Soul Food, and 606) 🌯🥟🌮

I am so excited to share that I have accepted a position as Academic Innovation Lead with JCPS Academic Innovation 🎉 it’s so good to be back home. I cannot wait to get to work with the incredible team 💖 coming to your local PLC or ePD soon lol 😉🤗

First day was a success 🎉 so excited to embark on this new *journey* as Academic Innovation Lead 🤗😉🤩#AIstandsforAcademicInnovation #DreamTeam #JourneytoSuccess

📣Innovation in Action! The Academic Innovation Team had a blast teaming up wihh the AcademiesofLou Coaches—collaborating, brainstorming, and leveling up the work! 💡 #AcademiesOfLouisville #InnovationInAction Dr. De'Nay Speaks JCPSAcademics

RIP Malcolm-Jamal Warner.

Academic Innovation in Action! Thanks to GE Appliances, a Haier company for hosting us & Doss High School to experience the teacher externship! We're excited to keep connecting Journey to Success to real-world learning! #FutureReady #WeAreJCPS Dr. De'Nay Speaks JCPSAcademics Robert Moore

Littles, donuts, and good vibes! So excited to be supporting Cochran today 🐾 this year is going to be a great one!! 🧡💙💛

Whether on the beach in Barbados or in the terminal at SDF, I’m so grateful our work has brought us together 💕 it’s not often that one is privileged to do meaningful work alongside the best in the field. I can’t wait until we’re together again!! 🫶🏾

Teach a man to fish 🎣#MeditationMoment