Almighty Father- hear my prayer over each student, teacher, & administrator as we head back to school 8.14.23… Steady all hearts and calm all anxieties as we prepare for a new school year 2023-2024. Protect all and keep us safe, allowing us to focus on learning and growing. Open…
Today is our 32nd Wedding Anniversary … 🥂✨ 8.10.91
We have so many wonderful memories to look back on and so much to cherish. I am forever grateful for the life we’ve made and the love we share. 🙌🏽💕🥂
🎂Happy 5️⃣5️⃣th Birthday🎂
to me! It’s been a long road…but I’m grateful for the journey. Every day is a blessing, but this day is extra-special…. sssooooo - before you come to me with your problems today, keep in mind that it’s my birthday, mmkay? 😜🙌🏽…
“Tomorrow, we won’t be able to control the weather, the attitudes of the kids, or the number of annoying emails that flood our inbox. But...we can control the number of times we smile, the number of high 5’s we give, &the energy we bring to work.“~
@SteeleThoughts
🙌🏼
#BuildGBSD
I am pleased to announce this evening the Board unanimously (5-0) approved
@akperera
as the Superintendent of Lancaster ISD!
I am excited for the students, staff and community as we address the needs of the
@LancasterISD
community.
#SayItLoud
#WEBO
“Tomorrow, we won’t be able to control the weather, the attitudes of the kids, or the number of annoying emails that flood our inbox. But...we can control the number of times we smile, the number of high 5’s we give, &the energy we bring to work.“~
@SteeleThoughts
🙌🏼
#LetsGEAUX
The older I become … the less tolerance I have for unnecessary drama, unnecessary conflict, and unnecessary stress.
Recently, a good friend reminded me to not — “…let others take you back to a level you’ve already leveled up from.” 🙌🏽✨
#FocusForward
#GrowThroughIt
#TigerUp
If you are not sure how to respond to the unrest in America—LISTEN. If you are not sure what to read—RESEARCH. If you are not sure what to do—DONATE. Your “not sure” becomes “not my problem.” It is not enough to be “not sure” when racism is still taking lives. 🙌🏽
#WeCanDoBetter
My mind 🧠 thinks that I’m still 19 or 20yrs old - but my 55yr old body is screaming — NO MA’AM!! You need to put that ball down - you just had back surgery. Now, take a seat.😂😂
You have to admit that I still have the form and the same lack-of-a-vertical.🤷🏽♀️
🎶 I am so excited and I just can’t hide it 🎶 Welcoming my
#sistersupt
, my Soror back to Texas! Congratulations, Dr.
@akperera
! The
@LancasterISD
community is very fortunate to have you as their new leader. I look forward to learning from & with you!
#ironsharpensiron
School may be canceled through April 28th but remember that ...
* FAMILY TIME is not canceled
* LAUGHING is not canceled
* HOPE/PEACE/LOVE - is not canceled
* READING is not canceled
* WALKING/DANCING/CYCLING is not canceled
The loss of two loved ones this morning and on the same day has me reflecting on how quickly things can change... 🙏🏽 😔 In the blink of an eye - everything can change... So forgive often and love with all you ❤️ You may not have that chance again.
#FamilyFirst
When the days are challenging, the task overwhelming, & the hours are long… you have to go back to where you started..harness the resiliency, motivation, & refocus. I am a little rusty, slower, & in no shape - but basketball still centers me.
#OldBaller
🏀
#ShotCaller
🎶byMasego
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💚🩷Happy Founders’Day 🩷💚
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**Repost from
@akasorority1908
• Today we remember the trailblazing vision of the Original Nine Founders of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®. These nine Howard University students created a…
The older I get the more I understand the value of cultivating your circle -w/those who lift you up, see you, correct you, love you, are good for your soul & allow you to
#BeYOU
🙌🏽✨ You can call it a network, a framily, a vibe -I call it my
#TRIBE
#SisterSupes
#4qtrsV100pennies
As educators, we give feedback all day long…Ss&Ts show up w/the goal of improving, while other tell them how to do it. There’s a different & better way to give feedback. It flips its focus from the past to the future…
#FocusFORWARD
#FixTheFuture
#RaiseTheROAR
@LancasterISD
🙌🏽✨
As a former D1 collegiate athlete, I’m
#SuperProud
to see women’s basketball 🏀 get its well overdue moment in the spotlight!!
🙌🏽 I’m that young girl who picked up a basketball 🏀 shot it ⛹🏼♀️and fell in love with the game…
@MarchMadnessWBB
@ULM_WBB
alum
@drcasscarr
“We don’t know what will happen on November 3. But we do know that on November 4, educators and students alike will awake to a critical moment. Much will be determined by how we collectively meet that moment—including in schools.”
@Tolerance_org
🙌🏽
Personal growth includes knowing when to walk away from people and situations that threaten … your peace of mind, values, morals, respect & your self-worth. Let people go and don’t long for closure
🙌🏽✨Read that again!
#FocusFORWARD
#SeedMentality
🌱
And so, I begin my 28th year in PK12 public education… and my 10th year as a superintendent. For the 2nd year - I have the honor & privilege of serving the
@LancasterISD
learning community. 🙌🏽
It’s time to
#TigerUp
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Which year are you beginning? Post below ⬇️
Today, we celebrate our 29th Anniversary.
#OriginalTeamPerera
We met along the Louisiana bayous, began building our lives/family in Virginia, ‘two-stepped’ in Texas, and currently ‘pioneering’ the next chapter of our story
#Quarantined
2020. 💕🥂✨
Please help wish my favorite girlies (Ramani & Kirana) the…
✨🎂HAPPIEST OF HAPPIEST 🎂✨
✨🎂 HAPPY 27th BIRTHDAY 🎂✨
#TwinMom
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*I don’t own the rights to this song
Please help me wish my favorite guy- my husband
@rajivperera
a very HAPPY 56th BIRTHDAY 🎂 🥰 We met in 1987, married in 1991, became parents in 1996 and are growing old together - but he will always be a few years ahead of me 😉
#SriLanka
🇱🇰
#TeamPerera
#ThrowbackPictures
Meet our new district SEL pup - BAYOU 😍 Isn’t she adorable 🤗
Thx
@tristatefrenchbulldogs
for the partnership and making this possible to help support our students.
Casa Perera is ready✨🎄
Your holiday decor is TOO SPARKLY said no one ever!!
Whether you believe or not believe the reason for the season…
I hope your holiday season is filled with time for connections, curiosity, embracing blessings, healing & that it’s SPARKLY ✨ SPARKLY🌟
“I swore never to be silent whenever and wherever human beings endure suffering and humiliation. We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented. Sometimes we must interfere.”- Elie Wiesel
#SpeakUp
Please help me wish my mother the Happiest of all 💗🎂HAPPY BIRTHDAYs🎂💗I’m sending WISHES today and throughout the coming year. Wish I could be there to celebrate with you! 🥂
#Creoles
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