Nicole DeVries
@nicscud
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Chief Academic Officer, Portsmouth Public Schools; wife and mother of two; avid lifelong learner.
Portsmouth, VA
Joined March 2009
So proud of these Ss & Ts. The @PortsVASchools DLI program is top-notch. Bi-literacy is a skill that propels Ss ahead in their critical thinking & overall academic achievement. These grade 1 Ss are already reading & writing in Spanish on their own. @ebracyPPS @cardellpatillo
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Hattie's effect size for TRAINED peer feedback is .75. This is a great way to help student grow that skill.
The TAG Critique Protocol can be used in any grade or subject! Students and teachers love its simplicity and how it scaffolds the development of essential critique skills. #TAGFeedback #FeedbackProtocol #Feedback
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Thank you @NNSYNews for the fantastic, informative & engaging career exploration fair you presented to Manor’s junior & seniors. So many students walked away excited & interested in the career paths offered at NNSY @PortsVASchools @ebracyPPS #PPSShines
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It was a Saturday chock full of PPS fun. PreK Barnyard Bash in the morning and high school Band competition at night. Didn't get to see Churchland, but Manor and Norcom were great! @PortsVASchools @ebracyPPS
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Love this idea! @PortsVASchools
Ready, set ... THROWDOWN! Here's how T @JillWebs adds a little excitement to her vocab lessons: (Inspired by educator Coach Stephans)
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Come out to the Ignite Your Future Expo on Wednesday, Nov. 12 at Manor High School at 5:30 p.m. to learn about the many opportunities available to help PPS students reach their future academic and career goals! Meet reps from PPS CTE, Dual Enrollment and more! #PPSShines
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Audition alert! Calling all PPS 6th-8th graders!!! @GarynMoody @hmeducate @SLMillaci @nicscud @PortsVASchools
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Love this!
There's no "right" time frame for learning! That's why educator Wendy Fry isn't afraid to hit pause:
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The 2025-26 school year is finally here! Are you ready for the first day of school? Pack your backpack with one of our very own PPS students, and don't forget to share your first day of school photos with us using #PPSShines! We'll see you bright and early tomorrow, Aug. 18!
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I am so proud of our students, teachers, and C&I staff for stepping out to embark on this new innovative summer learning experience. I'm excited for expanding this to all of our 9th grade Alg. I and Environmental Science students. #PPSShines #PPSIgnites @PortsVASchools
Watch this video to learn more about AirQuest, a PPS initiative designed to engage rising ninth graders in the areas of air quality, weather impact and other environmental sciences! #PPSShines
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My heart is so happy that we are able to bring these valuable programs back to our @PortsVASchools kiddos!!!
Thanks to an update in ESSER funding, PPS is now able to continue three programs in the 2025-26 school year that were previously slated for elimination due to budget constraints. Learn more here: https://t.co/u9082cQlik
#PPSShines
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DAY 2 of @PortsVASchools Leadership Institute was one for the books. Thanks, @jtalmarode for joining us to talk about teacher clarity and oh so much more!!
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Day One of @PortsVASchools Leadership Institute is complete. Great keynote message by Dr. John Hodge and lots of learning and laughing together. #PPSIgnite
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Teach Academy 2025 is well underway! What a great turnout for a day of learning and collaboration! @nicscud @PortsVASchools @ebracyPPS #TeachAcademy25
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Thanks to Shannon King for her continued support of this work. @battelleforkids @AASAHQ
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What does @PortsVASchools Department of C&I staff do on the first day of summer? Learn! Great day of collaborative work building our understanding of the PPS Graduate Profile Learner Progressions. @ebracyPPS @cardellpatillo
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Teaching students to consider opposing viewpoints strengthens their reasoning and deepens comprehension. How do you help students engage with counterclaims? @DFISHERSDSU @NancyFrey
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Proud moment for Portsmouth Public Schools! Our CTE Signing Day celebrates seniors committing to careers in skilled trades, healthcare, tech & more—just like athletic signings, but for the workforce. Future-ready and job-bound! #CTESigningDay #WorkforceReady #PPSShines
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So neat!
How awesome that our students were surprised by author Kwame Alexander! Our amazing ICN librarians held book talks and activities centered around The Crossover! @nicscud @SLMillaci
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