Joy Harrison

We are excited to welcome Joy Harrison as our new assistant principal! Joy has been teaching at Mimosa for many years and most recently taught 3rd grade dual language immersion. She was also TOTY for the 22-23 school year. @FultonZone5 @FultonCoSchools @kathastuart

@mimosamusic @koperniak @MimosaManatee Their smiles say it all!

It was their last day of elementary music and all they wanted to do was play with the parachute. ❤️ @koperniak @MimosaManatee #DLI

Our families enjoyed Family Night on Friday! Thank you to our organizers @MsHarrisonJ @KinderMimosa and Mrs. Freyermuth! @kathastuart @FultonZone5

Super excited to be selected to join the FCS Vanguard Team! I can’t wait to grow and share through this opportunity. @fcsvanguard @HeatherVanlooy @fultonitdept @leelinit @EndicottSpot #fcsvanguard @MimosaManatee

Third grade team at @MimosaManatee is rocking their college spirit wear this morning!

Wonderful turnout at curriculum night! The teachers had engaging presentations for our families! @FCSSuptLooney @kathastuart @FultonZone5

Some students from my very first third grade class came to visit me. They’re graduating high school and I am so proud of who they are and what they have achieved. They have played an important part of my teaching journey! 🥹 @MimosaManatee @RoswellHighSch @FultonCoSchools

@rebeccasugar One of my third grade students asked me to send you a message. She’s a big fan of your work and loves everything about Steven Universe! She wants to know if there will be new episodes.

@CurriculumAssoc Hey look, my student is matching iReady! 😂🎉 @MimosaManatee

@CAMontgomeryEDU @GSUEdLead R6: You make an important point about not necessarily being the loudest or flashiest. Authentic equity must be inherent in the way we live and work. #GSUEdLead

@GSUEdLead A5: I think true equity work should be observable. However, that doesn’t always mean the loudest and flashiest. If we truly work in an equity focused culture it should just be how we function, not surprising, clout chasing, or controversial. #GSUEdLead

Q5: What might be the converse of the traps or tropes you identified? #GSUEdLead

@GSUEdLead A6: Work with my colleagues to build an awareness around the systems, practices, and narratives that are in place that are perpetuating disparities in outcomes for our students. #GSUEdLead

Q6: What is one TANGIBLE element you have taken from the readings and tonight’s session? #GSUEdLead

@j3schoeb @GSUEdLead R5: Leaders must think before they act, especially when it comes to equity. They need to resist the pressure to act quickly so that the action is actually thoughtful and effective. #GSUEdlead

@GSUEdLead A5: Becoming more culturally responsive by thinking and reflecting before jumping into practices; analyzing & auditing where we need to change and focus on one thing realizing that there is not a quick fix but it’s a journey. #GSUEdLead

@GSUEdLead A5: Understanding and breaking down the complexity of equity. We must commit to building our capacity to teach the whole student in an equitable way. This will consist of conversations with lots of listening, and detailed plans with lots of reflection. #GSUEdLead

@twallmyers @GSUEdLead R4: That self-reflection also makes you a better leader and more able to speak about equity from a vulnerable, open space. Other people will trust you if you have done the work yourself. #GSUEdLead

@GSUEdLead A4: Turning to yourself first is important before looking towards everyone else. Taking the time to understand your own bias or implicit biases is a start to become aware of your own traps and tropes. #GSUEdLead

Q4: How can you and your colleagues become more aware of equity traps and tropes? #GSUEdLead

@GSUEdLead A4: Make space to reflect and self-assess regularly. Meet with a trusted set of colleagues with the same goals of committing to equity. #GSUEdLead

@amaya_dian @GSUEdLead R3: I agree with the lack of follow-up. This also relates to a lot of trainings and professional development sessions that teachers and leaders receive. #GSUEdLead

@GSUEdLead A3: The Spray-and-Pray equity is most familiar to me, because usually after equity training, there is no follow up. No one really checks in on the development of equity. Admin hopes that we will change our teaching methods instead of holding us accountable. #GSUEdLead

Q3: Which equity traps and tropes sound or feel familiar to you? #GSUEdLead

@GSUEdLead A3: The “spray-and-pray equity” trap feels familiar. Authentic commitment must mean more than a one-time training or discussion. #GSUEdLead

@LakeshaLWallace @GSUEdLead R1: "Creating a culture of equity" is so important. I agree that it's an ongoing process and requires a lot of intentional effort from all. #GSUEdLead

@GSUEdLead A2: Educational leaders must make a commitment to equitable practices and to learning. Creating a culture of equity is an ongoing process of learning, implementing, and reflecting. #GSULead

Q2: Dugan writes “Equity isn’t a destination but an unwavering commitment to a journey.” What are the implications of this idea for the work of educational leaders? #GSUEdLead

@GSUEdLead A2: This means that equity must not be just a set of action steps done once every so often. It’s a mindset, a posture, a reflection, a call to action. #GSUEdLead

@GSUEdLead R1: Hey everyone! I’m a 3rd grade DLI teacher in Fulton County and I’m almost done my Tier I leadership certification! :) #GSUEdLead

Q1: Please introduce yourself with your name, position, and program cohort.