Dr. Josephine Van-Ess
@Dr_JVanEss
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Child of God. Wife. Mother. Leader. Proud Superintendent of Queens South High Schools. My opinions are my own.
Joined November 2021
Who’s ready to chat and chill with me?! 🤗I’m hosting an opportunity to connect with our @QSHSDISTRICT families and I’d love for you to join! We’ll tackle topics that matter most to you. Limited spots available, so RSVP now! 📣 #CommunityFirst #ChatAndChill #ConnectionMatters
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Grateful to have moderated a panel of brilliant minds @Google who are developing, testing, and questioning AI tools and platforms! As a superintendent, it was an honor to share space with experts and listen to their perspectives on trust, transparency, and equity in AI.
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The John Adams HS Leadership class partnered with JROTC to donate to the Lincoln motor inn shelter for Thanksgiving. Our leadership students are completing micro venture projects to receive the seal of civic readiness. @Dr_JVanEss @NDwarka1 @QSHSDISTRICT
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Last week, I had the honor of meeting with our talented student journalists from @hills_ny 🤩 They came prepared with sharp questions 💬 I always love chatting with our students - their perspectives are invaluable! S/O to Principal Wilbur for fostering a culture of student voice
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CTE & Student Pathways in action! 🚀 We had the honor of hosting FDC Dimola, Chief Dowling-Martinez, and Senior Executive Director Chetirko at @edisonskillsusa 🙏 Principal Moses Ojeda showcased the incredible pathways preparing our students for success beyond graduation! 💪 #CTE
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Gratitude to @drichardsqueens for investing in our schools! Today's presser celebrated collaboration & commitment to Queens South's bright future! @doechancellor, principals, & partners unite for student success! #QueensSouthPride #StudentSuccess
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🗣️🗣️Introducing our QSHS’ 2025 Scholar’s Collective!!!!💪🏾 SC is a forum in which our students have a seat at the table. As my student advisory, they engage in action research and provide suggestions to our leaders regarding the matters that mean the most to our students! #Proud
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Meet our 1st Cohort of SEED Classroom Teachers who will be modeling, supporting, and guiding colleagues across our district.🤝 By opening their doors, they’re fostering a culture of collaboration and growth💡 Our goal: nurture instructional capacity and boost student achievement!
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Let’s go Ms. Rizzo! 🎉🎉🎉
A++ Teacher of the Month Award! Ms. Rizzo, our superb social studies special education teacher and cheer coach!!!
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QSHS’ Very Own! Congratulations 🎉
Today was a great day with my most important people! Thank you 💙 The Ely Trachtenberg award. #grateful #nyc “Justice is never given; it is exacted and the struggle must be continuous for freedom is never a final fact.” - A. Philip Randolph #teacherunionday @UFT
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Honored to celebrate the leaders who make it happen in #NYCPS! 🙌 The CSA conference brought together our city's brightest administrators💫 To our principals, co-leaders, and EAs - thank you for your tireless dedication to our scholars and school communities. We stand together!
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WELCOME TO @QSHSDISTRICT 🎉! ✅ 30 high schools ✅ Approx. 24,000 students & growing ✅Diverse and Dynamic ✅ 90% Grad Rate ✅ 91% Attendance Currently ✅AP, Dual Enrollment, College Now Offerings ✅ STEM Innovation Sites, MSK & MBK chapters & more! Join us! We welcome you! 🎉
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Parent Empowerment is at the heart of our mission to EAT- Elevate and Accelerate to Transform our schools! 💪🏾 Loved partnering with our family leaders to discuss successes, challenges, and how we can work together to make our schools the best they can be for ALL students!
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Elevate, Accelerate, Transform! 🚀💪🏾 Our Principal Summit focused on MTSS, collaboration & feedback to refine systems & structures. Then, our Power Partner Fair connected leaders with resources to propel student success. Great day of learning and collaboration! @QSHSDISTRICT
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Let's clap for them! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Celebrating our @PCPSTRAILBLAZER seniors at their Senior Convocation as they prepare for graduation! 🙌 Thanks to educators, families, and Principal Haseley for the vision and leadership that made this milestone possible! #FullCircle
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Our @QSHSDISTRICT fair was a huge success! Thank you to all who attended and we we look forward to welcoming our prospective scholars in the fall!
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Happening today!! Come and learn about our amazing schools!
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It is that time of year! Join me for our @QSHSDISTRICT Community Town Hall to learn more about our district, initiatives, and what is on the horizon for our schools and community! Looking forward to answering questions and gaining insights from our amazing QSHS community.
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📣QSHS Legislative Breakfast Recap Video! A word from some of our electeds (@CMNantashaW @KhaleelAnderson @LeroyComrie ) and I on the significance of the day and our ongoing collaboration to continue to ensure the success of our schools! Thank you again to all that attended!
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We are ONE! @QSHSDISTRICT Legislative Breakfast was a morning of reflection, gratitude, and the demonstration of commitment and collaboration. Thankful to our electeds and our BP @DRichardsQNS and @NYPD1stDep for being our keynote speakers!
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