What components of being a great educator would you add to this list?🤔 Vulnerable Compassion Empathy Ownership Why > How

PLC spaces are vital….I was eager to fill the walls with our Literacy Data & fill our conversations with action plans! July ‘24 #LiteracyCoach Young Middle School

Strong partnerships between literacy coaches & media center specialists are a game-changer for student success. Together, we ignite a ❤️ for reading, build literacy skills, & create a culture of lifelong learning. 📚 All ELA classes had Media Ctr Orientation Aug ‘24 Young Middle School

What a birthday surprise!!! The best friendships often start in the workplace. Shared goals, mutual respect, and countless laughs create bonds that last a lifetime. Cheers to colleagues who become family! 💼✨B’day- 9/12/24

October ‘24…Landry’s culinary class showcase & Skylar’s homecoming campaign. Balancing a full-time job and single motherhood isn’t easy, but every late night, early morning, and moment of hustle is worth it. Seeing my child thrive reminds me why I keep pushing. 🫶🏾

School-based PL Day Oct ‘24. New K-12 ELA Standards. Professional learning is the heart of growth in education. When educators continue to learn, they empower students to succeed in an ever-changing world. Invest in learning, inspire change. Young Middle School

Mondays v. Fridays….some weeks have you like this…you determine which picture represents which day? 🤣😂🤣 Grateful for the challenges, the growth, and the purpose. 💼✨ #LoveMyJob #GrindWithGratitude”

School Leadership Team group selfie sent to a colleague who isn’t here with us 🫶🏾 Young Middle School

Instructional Leadership Development Program ILDP, one of the most impactful experiences of the program…. Interviews & professional headshots. I feel as though I did well on both and learned a whole lot! If you’re not learning and growing, what are you doing? Wardell Hunter

I had the pleasure of spearheading the Spelling Bee Initiative Young Middle School Behind the scene prep with planning, preparation, logistics, ensuring all students have access and the event is organized and seamless….

Beyond successful Young Middle School Spelling Bee. Held classroom bees in every ELA class & the winners were invited to the school wide bee. True representation of all ability levels & grade levels at JCY! Access & Exposure is 🔑 Oh & it is was live-streamed youtube.com/live/RtlF94qdh…

Jan 6th PL Day! Data analysis in education isn’t just numbers—it’s the key to understanding student needs, shaping instruction, and driving success. Better insights lead to better outcomes. 📊📚 Young Middle School Wardell Hunter

Obligatory holiday family photos with matching PJs! Happy Holidays 🎄🎅🏾

Since Founder’s Day is loading some 🔺 pics from 2024. AOML 🔺 Initiated on the campus of Southern University 🩵💛 Alpha Tau 🔺Spr. 2006 & my current chapter Henry Co. Alum. (HCAC) 🔺 Community Service & Sisterhood.

I was so excited to engage 6-12 ELA educators as I facilitated 4 PL sessions on the New K-12 ELA standards (Text/ Techniques)…thoughtful discussions 💭, collaboration 🫱🏾‍🫲🏼, as we embrace the new standards 📖‼️

❤️☺️The beautiful display of the 8th grade ELA projects, “Uncovering the Streets of Atlanta’s Legacy”‼️Reading & writing informational texts…to culminate BHM. Young Middle School

Feeling proud and grateful to share that I’ve officially completed the Instructional Leadership Program! This journey has been incredibly rewarding, and I’ve grown so much both personally and professionally! A special shoutout to the best leadership mentor and director!

Honored to celebrate the closing ceremony of the APS Aspiring Leaders Program! Grateful for the growth, connections, and inspiration. Ready to lead with purpose. #apsaspiringleaders25 Wardell Hunter Teruko Dobashi ATL Public Schools