Play doesn’t lose its importance when you become an adult. True play and enjoying an engaging activity is good for the mind and body. #MentalHealthMatters Erika Boerger Daniel @MmUpenn16 @bcadamsworld Check out this clip on the importance of play in adulthood youtu.be/LYu_70dVaRA

Thankyou to Mr. Michael Hurdle, Mr. Carl Williams, Mr. Roland Noel Roland Noel, Mr. Fabian Davis, and Dr. Diron Ford Dr. Diron Ford for your participation in #MOVEplusNNPS and your committment to the NNPS youth who participated! @MmUpenn16 Dwana Cooper I'm Determined

I enjoyed the opportunity to participate in a discussion with Sec of Ed, Dr. Miguel Cardona, with school psychologists, school social workers, school counselors & school nurses about importance of social emotional well being and our roles to support it @MmUpenn16 NNPS Student Advancement

First night of the National Association of School Psychologists fall Leadership Meeting weekend. Night one: SE region delegates… happy to represent VA #schoolpsychologists National Association of School Psychologists VASP @MmUpenn16 NNPS Student Advancement

What a way to begin a Monday… seeing social emotional learning instruction in a wonderfully welcoming classroom and school. SEL makes a difference! #SEL NNPS Student Advancement Greenwood Elementary @MmUpenn16 Camisha Davis Maria Arnett

The PEEP team at Katherine G. Johnson Elementary enjoying some sweet treats from the Student Advancement department! #teacherappreciation

The principal at Stoney Run Elementary School accepted some goodies on behalf of the special education team! NNPS Student Advancement hopes your year is off to a great start!

Ms. Gray at Denbigh ECC has some special treats for the Special Education staff- NNPS Student Advancement appreciates all you do!

Lots of sweet treats made their way to Katherine G. Johnson Elementary ‘s special education team. NNPS Student Advancement is grateful for all you do!

Sending love (and snacks!) to the special education team at Deer Park ES from NNPS Student Advancement!

Special Educators at Palmer Elementary and Sanford Elementary have some sweet treats waiting for them from NNPS Student Advancement- we are so grateful for all you do for our students!

Interconnection among components within education is essential, focusing first on the foundation of social emotional wellness. This is how we are able to receive instruction and improve our resiliency #SocialEmotionalLearning #mentalhealthmatters #maslowbeforebloom pbisforum

Our Secondary SPED teams received some appreciation goodies at Gildersleeve, Passage Middle, Ella Fitzgerald Middle- NNPS, and Woodside High School for NNPS Student Advancement!

Showing our appreciation for the SPED teams at Hines Middle School, Denbigh High School, Warwick High School, and Booker T Washington!

Merry Monday with NNPS Student Advancement

Dr. Tonya Faulk and Chante' Lawrence took Booker T. Washington Middle School staff along a walk into the shoes of Students with Disabilities- “Walking In Their Shoes" T. Faulk, Ed.D. Chante Lawrence @MmUpenn16 @vv3104 NNPS Student Advancement Booker T Washington

Even over a webinar, I enjoyed presenting to NNPS educators last Friday's PD on trauma, stress, and the lens to use in instruction. I am reenergized & enjoyed the interactive audience. We've got this NNPS! #relationships #educatorscare NNPS Student Advancement @MmUpenn16 Angela Rhett

Great day of training elementary teachers and IAs on best practices to support students. #CPI #student advancement #nnpsproud

The SEL committee held a parent activity to support the home school connection of SEL. This work will continue this year as it is essential for school and life success #SELmatters NNPS Student Advancement @MmUpenn16

How do you plan to build confident and competent students who are self-advocates? Self-determination! @MmUpenn16 NNPS Student Advancement @vv3104 #Imdetermined #IMD #Selfdetermination #goalsetting #teamwork #transitionplanning #positiveoutcomes