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03 March 2023

Take Five with Heather Van Benthuysen: Executive Director of Student Voice and Engagement

Heather has always been a passionate advocate for media literacy, civic engagement, and elevating student voice.

01 March 2023

Von Steuben High School Counselor Prepares Her Students to become Global Citizens

Ms. Ocasio has recently been named a national finalist for the AFS-USA Global Educator Award, highlighting her efforts to promote global citizenship throughout Von Steuben. 

28 February 2023

Second-Grade Lenart Students Transform into Famous Figures for Living Black History Museum

Students transformed into Black heroes like Claudette Colvin, Garrett Morgan, and Serena Williams. 

27 February 2023

Lavizzo Elementary Students Excel at School’s Annual Black History Month Quiz Bowl

Students competed in teams to demonstrate their knowledge of various topics related to Black History Month. 

24 February 2023

Building the Confidence to Follow my Passions

By Keirra W., Senior at Roosevelt High School

24 February 2023

Take Five with Norman Fleming: Chief Information Officer

Chief Fleming loves working with technology because there’s always something new to learn.

23 February 2023

New Mozart Elementary School Counselor Shares a Few Highlights from Her First Year

Ms. LaMaka's main goal is to support students’ social-emotional needs and push them to dream big. 

22 February 2023

Celebrating Crossing Guard Appreciation Month

Miss Terry is a great example of how crossing guards positively impact their school communities. 

17 February 2023

Take Five with Principal Rashad Talley at Phillips High School

Principal Talley wanted to become a school leader because of his desire to make an impact on a larger scale, as well as encouragement he received from mentors who told him that he had leadership potential.

17 February 2023

How to Build a School Counseling Program from the Ground Up

Ms. Daley finds solving challenges through her role as a counselor extremely rewarding. 

15 February 2023

Beloved Darwin Elementary School Counselor Shares Her Core Values

Ms. Drake explains that her transition to serving elementary school students was inspired by her role as a new mom. 

10 February 2023

Take Five with Elizabeth Lee Ortiz: School Counselor at Byrne Elementary

As a counselor, Ms. Ortiz is passionate about facilitating restorative conversations among students.