Michael Farrell

Inspired by the incredible student leadership on display at the Need in Deed Annual Celebration of Student Learning. Proud to present Taggart Elementary students with awards for their impactful projects on homelessness and gun violence. #PHLED

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!”