Wheww.🥱DeKalb Early College's Teacher Appreciation Week n DCSD Region IV of DeKalb Schools, GA was💥. Dessert Bar 4 b'fast. 👊 Gift card tree🌲from parents!💖 them! Ending w/ massages! Ever have 1 of those vacations where u need another week 2 recover from that week? ~ Lucky PrinciPAL

Gr8 Pre-Planning Week @ DeKalb Early College! Positivity & commitment 2 the adventure. If they r willing 2 put 💖🧠💪into growing kiddos, then Monday breakfast & Friday lunch is on admin. team. 😋 Quoting Hamilton, I should "talk less; smile more." Peer-led PL was 🧨💥.#iLoveDCSD

What a great start to 2023-24 at DeKalb Early College n DeKalb Schools, GA! Today was about having fun along the journey. Friendships built on shared interests & public service, has to be Club Fair Day! Can't believe I get 2 work with these scholars EVERY day. So lucky. #iLoveDCSD

Perfect morning 2 roll up sleeves & get 2 work! 👀 Helping staff & scholars 2 b their best so that they can work 2gether 2 get these awesome kiddos - academically & psychologically - ready 4 college n 1/2 the time is the best gig EVER. Right, Dr. Norman C. Sauce III? 💖💪🧠 #iLoveDCSD

Privilege 2 advocate 4 worthy scholars! W/ CTAE or academic track, worthy young people thrive & benefit GA w/ their talents & passions.💖💪🧠's 4 children, Georgia State Senate on Education & Youth! Thank u, @Vote_matt_brass, Gloria S Butler, & Elena Parent Dr. Norman C. Sauce III #iLoveDCSD

DeKalb Early College's Graduation Ceremony is tonight! Only 15th in school's history. Honored 2 b giving out diplomas & 👊bumps for 11th time. 🤯 So fortunate 2 lead best faculty & staff who guide the most amazing kiddos. Best. Job. EVER. DeKalb Schools, GA Diijon DaCosta #HPride

Hey, DeKalb Schools, GA! It's time for the DECAPrincipalConner class of 2024 graduation! #Congratulations 👩🏽‍🎓🎉✨️

2nd day of DECA Summer Bridge n the📚's! Building a community...✅. Discussing req'd skills & POV 2 b college-ready n 1/2 the time...☑️. Igniting the passion & believe n self 4 the journey...✅. Thank you, teachers, 4 coming back early 4 this vital work. Thomas Glanton #iLoveDCSD

Wow! Amazing Summer Bridge Week! New scholars inspired 2 b college-ready. DECA profs., Ashley Miller, & upperclassmen building connections. Halls buzzing w/ sharp kiddos & talented adults engaging w/ them. 💖 this job! ~Lucky PrinciPAL DeKalb Schools, GA Michelle L. Dillard #iLoveDCSD

1 of my fav principal things 2 do. Walking bldg. on Sunday b4 Pre-Plan Week. So quiet. Even w/ this being Year #12 @ DeKalb Early College, so thankful 2 still get butterflies n my belly. The gloriously, chaotic early college journey starts on 7/29 w/ THE best staff! #iLoveDCSD

DECA Open House is "on & poppin'"!! 🎇 Never 2 early 2 build & renew scholar/family relationships! 💖💖💖 the whole DECA community 2 the 🌛 & back. Rising juniors here 2 assist. Ladies of Sigma Mu Zeta donating supplies! #iLoveDCSD DeKalb Schools, GA Thomas Glanton Diijon DaCosta

Way to go, Principal Costa and to the whole 🏴‍☠️🚢 Stone Mountain High School ! So many amazing things going on at tha' Rock. Here's 2 you and your shipmates having an even more fantastic 2024-25. 👊 #iLoveDCSD DeKalb Schools, GA

Two of the absolute best educational leaders right there. On top of that, Principal Costa and Dr. Norman C. Sauce III are some of the most engaging, interesting people to hang out with. Thank you both for the friendship & the partnership for kiddos! 👊

Love how DECA scholars maximize summer. Kami Ali advanced 2 final round of National History Day Day n DC! Received exemplary ratings 4 consistent inclusion of multiple perspectives n the project, also 4 excellent use of primary sources 2 support the argument. #iLoveDCSD DCSD - High School Area

Gr8 way 2 start Day #1 at DECA! I know... 1st day is abt routines. Took principal's privilege 2 create a ruckus by lining hallway w/ 👏 & shouting 10th graders! Why? Celebrating our 24-25 Teacher (Prof. Wilkins) & Ed. Support (AP Scott) Person of the Year! #iLoveDCSD DCSD - High School Area

Gotta love DeKalb Early College's be4 & during Club Fair pixs! 💖 W/ college n 1/2 the time, it's gr8 2 find like-minded friends 4 service projects & common interests. Building closer community ✅. Making space 4 creative brain breaks ✅. 💖our sponsors! #iLoveDCSD DCSD - High School Area

A BIG "Thank you!" 2 DeKalb Schools, GA, Superintendent Horton & his team! Today ALL DeKalb Early College seniors were able 2 take the SAT for free. Equity and access, indeed. 👊 Disrupting for excellent...opportunities. 💖 DCSD - High School Area Michelle L. Dillard Diijon DaCosta #ILoveDCSD

Thank you, Terri Webb, for the shoutout to our amazing scholar/mentors! The future is bright🌞 when you have young people who are super smart 🧠 and have a passion 💖for causes bigger than themselves. #iLoveDCSD DCSD - High School Area Michelle L. Dillard

Recognized by Richard Woods, Georgia's State Superintendent as 23-24 Literacy Leader School 4 Achievement! 90+% of our Am Lit. scholars are reading at or above grade level. DECA was 1 of 20 GA HS's 2 b awarded (less than 5% of GA HS's)! 2 Proud admins & best ELA crew! #iLoveDCSD DCSD - High School Area Michelle L. Dillard

Good morning 🌞 What a perfect day to help scholars achieve & grow academically, socially. It's a fantastic day 2 assist the faculty & staff of DeKalb Early College Academy so that they can be their optimal selves. 💖 what I get to do! #iLoveDCSD DCSD - High School Area Michelle L. Dillard