Michael Farrell

August Leadership Convening united District leaders for a series of PD sessions. Led by Learning Network support teams and central office depts., the sessions focused on equipping school leaders with the tools and strategies needed for a successful 2025–26 school year. #PHLed

Proud to live in Philadelphia, the birth place of U.S. democracy, where both the Declaration of Independence & U.S. Constitution were signed. As educators it’s our duty to teach our scholars how to participate in democracy & make their voices heard. Let's get out the vote! #phled

October is also #NationalPrincipalsMonth! Principals set the tone for the entire school community with strong leadership, school spirit, and care for students, teachers, staff, & families. Thank you for your tireless efforts and dedication every day. We appreciate you! #PHLed

Thank you to the Office of Professional Learning, District leadership, and staff for their efforts in supporting our new teachers and counselors as they begin their journey with @phlschools. Special thanks to @DeboraCarrera3 for her continued support of the District. #PHLED

The Leadership Coach Team is poised, ready, and super excited to coach, support, and develop school leaders this year! @PHLschools #LeadershipDevelopment #coaching #education

Another great meeting collaborating with CFO Mike Herbstman, Chief of Curriculum & Instruction Dr. Nyshawana Francis-Thompson, Deputy Superintendent of Academic Services @DawsonJermaine1, Chief Learning Officer @MichaelFarrell, @pftlocal3 and the Teacher Advisory Council. #PHLED

Inspired by our @PHLschools equity-centered school leader panelists that highlighted the multiple, year-long learning pathways & leader race based affinity think tanks, as part of our Equity Pathways Showcase today. #phled #LeadPhlEd

Tonight we kicked off a new @PHLschools Assistant Principal Mentorship program, connecting new & veteran APs throughout our district. #GrowYourOwn #phled

Leading and learning together- various @PHLschools teacher & leadership coaches share reflections, learning, & connections across their work. #phled #leadphled #OPLSDP

Shout out to the Office of Professional Learning team members for exemplifying our @PHLschools Core Values- Safety, Equity, Collaboration, Joy, Trust, & Ambition! #phled #LeadPhled #SDPOPL @watlington_sr @JGSakaPapa

Day two of @MCELLeaders Convening did not disappoint. Continuing the work and recommitting to get it done for our students. Thanks @watlington_sr for allowing us to attend. @MichaelFarrell @DawsonJermaine1 @PHLschools 💪🏾💪🏾

Thankful to spend the weekend with my @PHLschools brothers learning and getting stronger @MCELLeaders. Super excited that Dr. @watlington_sr and Dr. @DawsonJermaine1 are here with us to share this amazing experience. @HarrisonPeters @MichaelFarrell

Proud to present alongside of our @PHLschools school leaders at @UCEA, sharing insights from our Racial Leader Affinity Groups as we reimagine prof. learning, for & by our principals and APs! @katie_pak_ @ParkwayNW_PSJ @watlington_sr @JGSakaPapa @DawsonJermaine1 @502Casa #phled

We are excited to offer the first K-12 education #CTE program in the state at @SLA_Beeber! Learn more about this new partnership with the @CenterBlackEd and @templecehd in this @NBC10 feature. #phled nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/stu…

It’s been a Monday morning filled with Math at @PHLschools! Visits to West Philly HS, Lea School, Hamilton School, & Bryant School showcase strong teacher facilitation and students discourse and problem-solving. @IllustrateMath @ImagineLearning #phled #LeadPhled

So happy to celebrate @TempleUniv's $1.4m grant from the @PADeptofEd to support initiatives that will increase the recruitment & retention of educators in the workforce, with a focus on educators of color with @SenatorHughes @drmwshealey @SenSharifStreet @malcolmkenyatta.

We are amazed by staff who are inspiring and giving back to our youth. Spruance first-year principal Patricia Garnica is one of those role models who is using her unique perspective to give back to the community that gave her so much. Read more: bit.ly/3ZMtXY4 #phled

That’s Phils owner John Middleton patiently signing autographs after the Phils’ decisive 7-1 win. “Thank you, thank you,” people shout. “You’re the man!”

Our SDP Leadership Coach Team working collaboratively during our OPL Professional Learning Day today! @PHLschools @MichaelFarrell