Principal C. Evans

There are so many exciting things happening at @Atlanta_Virtual 💻. Even though our scholars are attending virtually, they aren’t missing a beat. The energy at AVA felt like home, & it was great to see everyone working hard to prepare for the GMAS. Keep up the great work!

Empower your scholar to become a responsible and savvy internet user by encouraging them to adopt smart online habits. By doing so, you will be providing them with the tools they need to navigate the digital world safely and confidently. #APSCares

My name is Kristin Song. On January 31, 2018, my son Ethan was shot in the head in his best friend's house. The father/gun owner stored 3 handguns and ammunition in a shoebox. Ethan's friend had been accessing the guns for over 6 months. At the hospital, the ER doctor slid down the wall, put his head in his hands, and whispered, "Your son is gone." At that instant, all I knew, loved and trusted was imploded into a million tiny pieces. I begged to say goodbye to my beautiful boy. I wanted to kiss his forehead, tell him how cherished he was, and tuck him in one last time. But the doctor begged me to remember Ethan as he was, you see, he was unrecognizable even to my eyes. The day before Thanksgiving in 2018, the prosecutor told me she would not charge the negligent gun owner, and if I wanted negligent gun owners to be held accountable, I would have to change the law. So I did. 6 months later, Connecticut passed Ethan's Law, which requires gun owners to secure their weapons if children can gain access. Then, I learned that so many states stood silent on this issue, so in 2019, I turned my attention to passing Ethan's Law nationally. I met with over 400 congressional offices, 130 of them Republican. In 2022, Ethan's Law was passed in the House of Representatives as part of the Safer Communities Act. Sadly, it was not picked up in the final package. When the Democrats lost the House of Representatives in 2023, I pivoted to passing safe gun storage laws in the States. As a result, Michigan, New Mexico, and Maryland passed safe storage laws. Currently, I am working with 5 states to pass Ethan's Law. I am emotionally and mentally exhausted, but I will not stop until there is a cultural shift in this country where it becomes second nature to secure your weapons around unsupervised children. If you believe in protecting children from gun violence, please follow and repost.

What a great experience for our teachers at Atlanta Virtual! An opportunity to connect, learn, and grow together as we empower the future of virtual education 💡. #AGIvirtual #EdTech #Collaboration #InnovateToEducate Thanks for the opportunity @PrincpalCPEvans. #GaETC23

As a tech-savvy teacher, I'm thrilled to be at #GaETC to explore how I can 'Innovate to Educate' with the latest tech advancements! 🚀Putting students at the heart of my digital journey is the key to unlocking their full potential💡 #EdTech #AppleLearningCoach 👩🏿‍💻#AGIvirtual 🌐

🍎💻 Step 1 ✅ Let's go! 🙌 #appleteacher #virtualinnovator #digitallearning @PrincpalCPEvans @SandyGW23 @apsAGIvirtual @AppleEDU

🏋️‍♂️🥅🤸‍♀️#PLC episode 4 with @apsAGIvirtual PE teacher! Establishing baseline and setting goals! #FitnessGram @LSimmons1920 @PrincpalCPEvans @apsupdate @agimediacenter @AshleyDPaints @Myssjj #nontrad #avagoals

Dropping the Announcment for the "Virtual School Roundtable" session @GaETConf presented by @RobPethel and @PressleyTeach. Register for #gaetc23: eventsquid.com/event.cfm?id=1… @PrincpalCPEvans @apsupdate @AppleEDU @AdobeForEdu @GMEAorg @NAfME #nontrad

@TommyUsherAPS @PrincipalDynami 🎉HAPPY BIRTHDAY‼️🥳

Thank you @PrincipalDynami! Forever grateful for your unwavering guidance coaching, and mentorship! 🙏🏿

@CandaceTorrence @MariettaCitySch @ALBurrussEle 🎉Congratulations‼️ Well deserved ☺️

A day that I will remember for the rest of my days! @MariettaCitySch you are unmatched! @ALBurrussEle

@apsitnatasha @Stubbs_Hilliard @AshleyDPaints @RobPethel @DioneDSimon 🤩YES‼️ Can’t wait to hear more🥰

@PrincpalCPEvans @Stubbs_Hilliard @AshleyDPaints @RobPethel @DioneDSimon Your group were rockstars!! We’re already planning for more collaboration!!!

I see you @Stubbs_Hilliard @AshleyDPaints @RobPethel Can’t wait for the 3 of you, Freeman, and Carmichael to share‼️ Thank you @apsitnatasha & @DioneDSimon for encouraging innovation through technology ☺️

Thank you Ms. Dunn for sharing some great resources using @GoogleForEdu. @LSimmons1920 @PrincpalCPEvans

Amongst a super star today @diggs_mentors @Hunter_Mentors @Ross_Mentors @PrincpalCPEvans ⭐️

Teacher Leaders highlighting a few of their favorite STUDENT ENGAGEMENT resources 🔥🔥 @PrincpalCPEvans @mswhiteTeachATL @LSimmons1920

Thank you Mrs. Miles @agimediacenter for facilitating AI Tools in the Classroom! I can’t wait to see what our teachers come up with. @PrincpalCPEvans @LSimmons1920

We appreciate your team for recognizing our teacher leaders - they are awesome‼️ @Pressleyteach @mswhiteTeachATL @agimediacenter

We are so glad your team was able to join us!☺️

Happening right now! @Atlanta_Virtual session on Canva led by Super Star teacher, DeGroat has leveled me up! @APSInductsYou teachers get ready to receive the #Firstclassplanner upon your return. Super amp'd! @Diggs_Mentors @Ross_Mentors @Hunter_Mentors @FeliciaInHR @hr_nicoleL

📚💻#PLC espidode 3 with @agimediacenter's @srmilesauthor! @Sorareadingapp @myONreader @hooplaDigital @LibbyApp @AppleEDU @apsAGIvirtual #atlantapublicschools @apsupdate @PrincpalCPEvans #edchat #edtech #EdTechInnovation