This is my new Twitter handle as I retire from Cumberland County Schools

"Special Thanks" from CCS Superintendent Dr. Marvin Connelly, Jr. youtu.be/EQ0X9OkqI80?si… via YouTube

Starting retirement out right - put the boots on the ground

NC State’s newly named chancellor, Kevin Howell, has enrolled or onboarded at the university on four separate occasions. Why does he keep coming back? To make the university that prepared him for big opportunities even better. 🔗 Read: ncst.at/TpUk50WkIBy

I have no issues with parents choosing private schools. However, if those schools will not accept ALL children and there is no accountability system in place, I have a REAL problem with those schools receiving public funds.

Congratulations to Dr. Stephanie Smith of Wake County Public School System on receiving The Statewide Unsung Heroes Banquet “EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR” award 2025. The award was renamed this year to “The Dr. Marvin Connelly, Jr. Educator of the Year Award - 32nd Year of this event

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Life just got more exciting! Welcome to the world grandchild #12 - Preston Asher Connelly. Running out of room for Christmas stockings on fireplace mantle so will have to put them all on the staircase railings this year and make more room under the Christmas tree. Praise God

God truly blessed me as pastor & the church family at the 25th Anniversary Celebration together as “Pastor & People” Rev. Anthony Eaton preached a Mighty Word from God. All my children and siblings were able to attend the banquet & the Sunday worship service. To God be the Glory

God truly confirmed in a mighty way my two reasons for retiring- a new grandchild (number 12) and a 25th Anniversary celebration with the church family

Great time at 6:30 am with the brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha, members of Delta Sigma Theta and Area Superintendent Dr. Syreeta Smith to welcome back and “clap-in” the students and staff at Knightdale High School in Wake County

Well I guess I should let folk who don’t know, that I was the original founding principal of the new Knightdale High School

Humbled to receive a certificate of appreciation from the State Board of Education for my tenure as the superintendent advisor to the State Board. I learned so much from the experience and connections. Dr. Freddie Williamson now serves and has so much more experience and wisdom

Yes, I’ve retired from public education but I’m continuing to raise funds for the National Leukemia and Lymphoma Society to help eradicate childhood blood cancer. Will you help me and my new team this year - TEAM St. Augusta. Here’s the link to our page pages.lls.org/ltn/nc/Triangl…

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I went down a street today - Even downtown Raleigh knows how to honor distinguished people!! I think we need a NC bridge or part of interstate 40 or I-85 change to the Jack Hoke Expressway for his amazing leadership, service to the state and impact on generations to come!!

NC SBE Chair Eric C. Davis welcomes back educators, administrators, staff, students & families to the 2025-26 SY. "This school year promises to be one of meaningful learning, unforgettable experiences & strong connections among students, educators, families & communities."

Absolutely awesome! Hate I wasn’t there, but I look forward to seeing the team at NCABSE or NABSE 2025 or 2026. I’m so proud of you and grateful for your leadership and the CCABSE leadership team

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It’s Revival Season - Come join us every Wednesday night in September at St. Augusta Church for an anointed celebration and Word from the Lord. September 3rd is Youth focus night and the 17th is Community focus night- COME ONE, COME ALL every and any night!! You’ll be empowered