Friday Follow-Up
Top Dog Award Winners
Our Top Dog Award Winners this week are Lateefah Mosley and Susanna Shewan!
Lateefah Mosley, Assistant Principal at Talley Street Upper Elementary School, received this nomination from a colleague:
“Ms. Mosley is a new AP at Talley who has embraced the role completely. She is detail-oriented, empathetic, and knowledgeable, and she has a wicked sense of humor. Ms. Mosley speaks to children in a way that simultaneously holds them accountable and empowers them. She communicates incredibly well with staff, and she is able to make important decisions quickly. We, at Talley are incredibly lucky to have such a caring role model in such an important position. Thank you, Ms. Mosley!”
Susanna Shewan, Gifted Intervention Teacher at Glennwood Elementary School, received this nomination from a parent:
“Shout out to Ms. Shewan of Glennwood Elementary! This year our family has been using the morning carpool line more than we have in previous years to drop our youngest daughter off; maybe it's work overload and having three kids at three different schools. The other morning we sat in line on a particular rainy day (that was preceded by multiple cold rainy days) and watched as Ms. Shewan greeted every child and parent by name. When it was our turn to stop and talk, before turning down the slope to the drop-off area, she remembered that it was my daughter’s birthday the weekend prior and asked how it was. (To boot, the week before my daughter’s birthday she remembered and sang to her!!!) She was her usual upbeat self. Even on a cold rainy morning when she could have found a number of things to complain about she was positive and cheerful."
"When I think of what makes Glennwood so special, it’s, without a doubt, the teachers. Glennwood has so many teachers that shine. They go above and beyond to show kindness and connection to kids and parents. Every morning I watch her welcome the Glennwood community and it warms my heart.”
Way to go, Lateefah and Susanna!
State Board Approved the New English Language Arts Standards
State Board of Education Meeting Update – New ELA Standards
Based on the recommendations of State School Superintendent Richard Woods, the State Board approved the new K-12 English Language Arts standards.
Key Dates to Remember:
2023-2023 – Full Implementation: New K-12 Mathematics Standards
2025-2026 – Full Implementation: New K-12 ELA Standards
Teacher Appreciation Spotlights
Our teachers make a difference in the lives of our students everyday. Their dedication and hard work does not go unnoticed. Has your teacher made a positive impact on your education? Has your child’s teacher shown dedication and compassion for your child? Click here to share how a teacher has made a positive difference. Teacher appreciation posts will be posted on our social media channels throughout the month of May.
