Tasheria Small

The deadline to apply for the $1,500 stipend available for Future Teacher of Alabama (FTA) advisors is September 17th! All applications must be submitted through the ALSDE CTE Grant Portal. For more information, visit myaea.org/ftastipendgran…. #myAEA #GrowOurOwn

Back in Huntsville, best hotel staff ⁦@Marriott⁩ ⁦@SpringHillSuite⁩ Providence Main Street — Kornelius also teaches reading ⁦@HSVk12⁩; Cedric’s mom is retired teacher in Decatur; and got to chat with Eden ES librarian ⁦@PellCitySchools⁩

Today, the Biden-Harris administration is announcing an accelerated timeline toward forgiveness for borrowers enrolled in the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan. ed.gov/news/press-rel… Learn what this means for you if you’re enrolled in SAVE (and if you’re not, learn how you can!) ⬇️

#J15 🩷💚⚪️

Just received the report from the Governor’s Commission on Teaching and Learning. These recommendations are vital guidelines as we navigate toward a brighter future for our children. #alpolitics governor.alabama.gov/newsroom/2023/…

Superintendent Dr. Clarence Sutton, shines the light on the Boys and Girls Clubs of North Alabama in this inaugural Superintendent Spotlight segment.

The Huntsville City Board of Education approved a partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of North Alabama to operate a free after-school pilot program for select schools. 🔗bit.ly/3S6K2Gc

Emergency-cert teachers from all over the state asked @ALSDEOSI's Dr. Joe Garner questions about his journey from emergency-certification as a former police officer to certified teacher. Check out his incredibly thoughtful responses! #PREP @osiguy2020 docs.google.com/document/d/17T…

I have proclaimed October as HBCU Month in Alabama! With our state being the proud home to the most HBCUs, we celebrate their educational, historical and economic significance. Join me in honoring these institutions' vital roles in education and opportunity. #alpolitics

In education, are we more focused on what school will look like 10 years from now, or asking the question, what are we doing with students today, and how will that affect them in 10 years? I also wonder how many students truly care about our “10 Year” plans in education. What matters most to them is what we are doing today. I was having a conversation with my daughter Kallea this past week and sharing about an opportunity that I wanted and how it didn’t work out. That was a teachable moment and I asked her, “What do you think your dad is going to do now?” Without hesitating she said, “Work harder.” This is something that I have talked about with her a lot, but hopefully, it is also something that I model. Sometimes things don’t work out because life isn’t fair. And sometimes, things don’t work out because we are not ready and haven’t done the work to get the accomplishment. It is easy to make the fault of others, and sometimes, that is even true. But I know that I always can control my own actions and if you complain about a problem, once you are finished complaining, it is still a problem. Only action creates future opportunities. 
 My actions are the only things I can control. I hope this sticks with her and my kids because I know it is something my parents instilled in me. Of course, we need to focus on what school and learning can look like in the future, but we also have to understand that the future is also very dependent on what we install in our children today.

@ScottRRocco I really thought my kids did something to my phone 🤦🏾‍♀️😂

So what do we call a post and repost now? X ??? Re-X’d ??? 🙅🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️

What's your favorite way to start the school year with your learners?

Affirmative action was never a complete answer in the drive towards a more just society. But for generations of students who had been systematically excluded from most of America’s key institutions—it gave us the chance to show we more than deserved a seat at the table. In the wake of the Supreme Court’s recent decision, it’s time to redouble our efforts.

While most of the school community is out, summer school teachers work throughout the summer to help students do their very best academically. Thank you for your hard work & dedication to summer learning - we appreciate you & so do your students! #ThankYouThursday

Huntsville City 2023 Education Fair - met with great candidates from near and far! @hcstalentmgmt @HSVk12

Happening now: District Career Fair School Tours at MLK, McNair & Jemison High. Our candidates are “ohh’ing & awww’ing at all of the opportunities students and Ts have.. next stop career fair at 4:00! @HSVk12 @luther_elem @futuredrdsl @McNairHSV @MaeJemisonHS

Ready. Set. Register! Share with friends who are looking for certified teaching positions! See you June 1st! app.careerfairplus.com

Thank you #BuildingChurch for adding to our #SweetTreatsTuesday the cookies were amazing! #teachersappreciationweek