Excited to kick off “Cradock Connect” - our summer intensive for international educators! This PD program equips teachers with strategies to strengthen instruction & build strong student relationships for a successful school year ahead. #CMSpride @JGibson718 @nicscud @SLMillaci

Today we celebrated Donna Holland! She has spent the last 48yrs serving PPS. Starting in the printshop then an Aid, Library clerk, Guidance clerk, accounting and finally Exec Associate. You will be greatly missed Donna! Enjoy retirement! @PortsVASchools @ebracyPPS @nicscud

Today 6 @ICNorcomHigh seniors completed their program at @Norfolkstate and were inducted into the Delta Alpha Pi STEM Club as part of their culminating ceremony. We are so proud of these students and excited for their future…hopefully as STEM educators in @PortsVASchools!

Today, 2 of our amazing coordinators, Darden & Hatcher engaged some @ICNorcomHigh seniors at a camp at @Norfolkstate. These students have participated for 8 weekends & shown interest in getting a math or science degree before hopefully returning to teach in @PortsVASchools!

World Language Wednesday 🌍✨ Honored to join @PortsVASchools for an inspiring event! Shout-out to @DrPSW_PKC Williams & Ms. Hailes 👏🏽 My School Board sis, Love, and I visited each center 🏫 Loved seeing Christina & our scholar Christina 🇪🇸🇫🇷🏛️ #ppsshines @ebracyPPS @PPSPREK

The Portsmouth Arts Festival @Manor High was amazing! Great job Mr. Austin, Mr. Harmon, Mrs. Moody and Mrs. Taylor-Martin! PPS Secondary Math and Science coming to support Performing and Visual Arts & Physical Education. ⁦@SLMillaci⁩ @pps

Contextual/practical applications of quadratic functions - using the resources from @vdoe math and literacy symposiums. @TNTP @VDOE4STEM @abyrdwright

And we are getting started…#algebra #golf #engagement @EndiaHatcher @SLMillaci @nicscud @ebracyPPS @CradockMS

Families of Waters Middle School Students

Happy Virginia School Principal Appreciation Week! We continue to celebrate our school principals across the Commonwealth. Thank you for your tireless devotion to your students and education. #PrincipalAppreciationWeek #ElevateEducatorsVA

🌟 Calling all math educators! Join our @desmosclassroom Fellows program to share ideas and inspire others. 🤝 As a Desmos Classroom Fellow, you'll receive ongoing mentorship, exclusive resources, and the opportunity to shape the future of math education. 📚 Apply here: amplify.com/desmos-fellows

EBIs, you say...G6 doing that Math!! @ebracyPPS @hnealPPS @AP_Allen06  @hmeducate @cardellpatillo @WandaCalhoun13 @nicscud @SterlingWhite59 @LWNolasco @PortsVASchools @withoutaklu @EndiaHatcher @Getyouasteve1 #ppsshines #MathRocks

VDOE has launched a School Performance and Support Framework Resource Hub for students, families, and educators to provide resources and supports to help prepare each child for academic success. View here: ow.ly/vmqK50U3kYt

The Tidewater Education Consortium, consisting of dedicated leaders from Isle of Wight County, Portsmouth and Suffolk Public Schools in collaboration with Norfolk State University and University of Maryland has been awarded $9 million through the Teacher Quality Partnership grant from the U.S. Department of Education. This funding will help to immediately address the teacher shortage and support initiatives that support growth and foster development. We are extremely grateful for this collaborative partnership and look forward to the good work ahead! #SPSCreatesAchievers

I'm happy to share that I'm starting a new position as Director of Humanities at @VDOE_News! I'm excited to continue to serve our students and their families, school divisions, external partners, and constituents across the Commonwealth in this leadership role.

Join us September 10th at our 8th Grade Open House! Meet our amazing staff, tour our vibrant campus, and see what makes ChMS so special! Be sure to RSVP letting us know that you'll make it! @PortsVASchools #PPSshines

Join us on Sept. 28 for our annual Reign in Science Day @ODU. Students K-12 will enjoy #STEM activities! Come learn, interact, and meet with #Monarchs and researchers across #757! You don’t want to miss this amazing FREE opportunity. Register today!

#mathguy does Sort of P10 with m7 Ss @cavalier_corner @EndiaHatcher @SLMillaci @nicscud

The first day of school is right around the corner! We can't wait to see you bright and early on Monday, Aug. 26 for the start of the 2024-2025 academic school year! Be sure to tag your back-to-school social media posts with #PPSShines! #BackToSchool

📝 Checking for understanding is key to student success! Explore these 23 strategies to gauge how well your students are grasping the material in your classroom. 🎯📚 sbee.link/6up3tdwxkc @diben #TeachingTips #EdChat #ClassroomStrategies