“Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we've been waiting for. We are the change that we seek." — Barack Obama, 44th President of the United States

During a recent visit @hardingrams, a student approached me and asked for some life advice. As I contemplated his question, I thought about advice that could be helpful not only to him but to anyone: Everything you do, give it your all. Do it with excellence!

A bright spot in my day! Sharing time with Ashley Park students, Leah and Kimora, who had an idea to collect toiletries at their school for people in need. Principal Adams and classmates contributed to the drive. Collaboration, compassion, community! #SoarAbove #WeareCMS

Awesome job to the Highland Creek School PTA @CMS_HCE for an amazing day of golf and support of this wonderful school. Thanks to the golfers, sponsors and the Highland Creek Golf Club for backing this fundraiser!

Budget Feedback! Join us for a virtual community feedback session on 2022-23 spending. Ask questions and share your opinion with leadership during the session. Event will live stream on the CMS YouTube channel. https://t.co/nQ2jEXxfER

The energy is contagious tonight at the CMS Girls High School Flag Football first Friday Night Lights. Thanks @Panthers for the strong partnership to make this dream come true! @EriciaTurner

We’re hiring bus drivers! Stop by our hiring event today. #wearecms https://t.co/thaKsovfkm

Great turnout today @PiedmontIB beautification day! Thanks to the PTSA for sponsoring. “Everybody can be great because anybody can serve.” - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. #wearecms

Spending time @CMSTitle1 Academic & Opportunity Fair @GaringerWildcat. Students received free books, community resources, eye exams, meals and more! #ittakesavillage

Today, we showcased the NAF academies @olympichigh and the career preparation that @NAFCareerAcads and Olympic are providing our students. Great to welcome local and state leaders and business partners to our campus to see the outstanding work happening! #WeareCMS

Great visit @CMS_WAHoughHS yesterday. Shout-out to the Howlin’ Huskies show choir. Good luck as you prepare to take the stage Saturday to compete for a state championship & congrats to registrar Ms. Phifer on her upcoming retirement after 30 years!

Grateful to County Manager @DenaDiorio for recognizing the roles our educators play in the lives of our young people. Your remarks at our Leadership Meeting today were inspiring and appreciated. Thanks for your partnership in this important work!

History was made Saturday at the Dean E. Smith Center Saturday when the Julius L. Chambers girls won the 4A state championship - the first title for the renamed school! Way to go, ladies!!! @jccougarssports @JCCougarsWBB @CharMeckSchools

Good things happen to those who believe, persevere and work hard. Congratulations, @DubCLions West Charlotte boys basketball team for winning the 3A state championship! Proud of you!!!

Great to catch up with colleagues from across the state and NC Supt Catherine Truitt @CTruittNCDPI at the convening of Community College Presidents & Superintendents in Greensboro on Friday. #NCSSA

The Jamie Kimble Foundation for Courage annual teen summit @Carowinds helps empower, engage and educate students on healthy relationships and the warning signs of teen dating violence. Thanks to CMS student-athletes for attending to support @JKFFCourage. #WeareCMS @ButlerHigh

I had an amazing visit @BallantyneBears this week. Saw lots of great teaching and learning, experienced a phenomenal school culture and met some outstanding teachers, support staff and students. #WeareCMS

Had an inspiring visit this week with a spry Sarah Stevenson. She sang, we laughed, took pictures and prayed. A remarkably brilliant human being. Grateful to present her with an "I am CMS" poster. A reminder that I stand on the shoulders of this giant, a woman of many "firsts."

I want to express my sincere gratitude to our hardworking @CharMeckSchools bus drivers. They greet thousands of CMS children with a smile each weekday morning and get them safely home after school. #SchoolBusDrivers, we couldn't do it without you! #WeareCMS 🚍

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education @CMSboard voted tonight to make masks optional in CMS schools beginning March 7. Learn more about the mask update. https://t.co/PpkW4a9Qlh