Visiting Barack and Michelle Obama Academy was truly inspiring! Witnessing students actively engaging and excelling in the classrooms was an incredible experience! Keep up the great work #BAMO family! Remain anchored in student achievement!

📚✨ Congratulations to the amazing scholars of Harper-Archer Elementary School for earning 2nd Place in the 2025 APS Hellen Ruffin Picture Book Reading Bowl! These outstanding readers dedicated themselves to exploring 20 titles from the Georgia Children’s Picture Book Award list

Today was a productive day at Maynard Holbrook Jackson High School. It was encouraging to observe students and teachers collaborating in the classrooms to achieve their academic goals!

Leadership Atlanta brought together over 80 leaders united in service to our city. I was grateful to take part in today’s education-focused conversations at Mays. Thank you to the committed leaders & to all who showed up with purpose. I look forward to continuing this together.

Great visit to Warren T. Jackson Elementary today! Classrooms were full of energy, curiosity, and a love for learning. Students were diving into reading and exploring themes in language arts. Keep up the great work, Jaguars! #AtlantaPublicSchools

It was a wonderful day today at Sarah Smith Elementary School. It's always nice to see students and staff working together to reach mastery and excellence. Keep up the fantastic work, young stars!

I recently visited Continental Colony Elementary📚, & the scholars blew me away! We explored lessons on the Great Depression, & their questions showed just how deeply they’re thinking about history. It’s incredible to see students so engaged across every subject! #APSExcellence

I had a fantastic time visiting Kimberly Elementary, home of the Panthers, for Book Fair Day! The scholars were exploring new stories, practicing fast reading, and mastering their sight words. Their love for reading truly lit up the school! 🐾📚 #APSExcellence

My visit to Benjamin E. Mays High School today was highly productive. Witnessing the dedication of students, leadership, and staff is always encouraging. Raider Nation, continue your exceptional efforts.

Everyone loves Bunche Middle School, & my recent visit made it clear why! It was a fun, festive, & deeply educational day. We stopped by electives like chorus, gym, & art; each one giving students meaningful opportunities to build skills, express creativity, & stay active.

Humphries Elementary was an absolute joy to visit! Lunch with the kindergarteners brought so much laughter, and the STEM lab was buzzing with innovation. Students were hard at work as budding gardeners, creating lemon cucumbers and learning through real-life exploration.✨

Today, I had the opportunity to visit Midtown High School, home of the Knights ⚔️. Scholars were engaged, curious, and, like many this time of year, excited for the upcoming break 🎉.It was a great day at Midtown, & I’m proud of the hard work from both our students & staff.

What a day at Scott Elementary! Crazy Hair & Hat Day brought lots of smiles, but the real highlight was seeing students hard at work in reading & math. We also participated in professional development, reflecting on strategies to ensure every scholar has what they need.

Thank you, Herman J. Russell West End Academy, for welcoming me! It's inspiring to see the dedicated leadership and teachers truly empowering our scholars to thrive, keep leading the way, Bulldog nation! #APSExcellence

Today at Miles Elementary School, I had an outstanding time visiting our scholars! Students, teachers, and leadership are excited about all things learning. Keep up the good work, Tiger Nation. #APSExcellence

Peyton Forest Elementary School, thank you for having me! It is always a pleasure to see students enthusiastic about learning. Scholars were engaged and showed so much school pride! #APSExcellence

At M. Agnes Jones Elementary School, it was encouraging to see students collaborating and working independently on their assigned tasks. Leadership continues to excel, and I want to thank everyone for making a positive impact on the lives of the students you serve every day.

We value the voices of our educators. 🎓During the Superintendent’s Teacher Advisory Kick-Off, Teachers of the Year shared thoughtful insights on our district’s strategic plan and initiatives; from achieving a $100,000 average teacher salary by 2030 to expanding universal pre-K

Visited F.L. Stanton, & wow! Our scholars were diving into math with such energy & focus! It was incredible to see them working together, sharing ideas, & supporting one another so that everyone can succeed. The collaboration & determination in the classroom was truly inspiring!

I recently visited Cleveland Avenue Elementary, & the scholars were eager to learn! The classrooms were full of energy, & students were attentive, engaged, and excited to share their projects, from colorful science experiments to creative artwork lining the halls! #APSExcellence