Proud public school principal in Philadelphia committed to social justice and the belief that learning should be joyful and inspire life long curiosity
Joined December 2017
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16 Jan 2025
Superintendent @watlington_sr, Deputy Superintendent of Academic Services @DawsonJermaine1, and @phlschoolboard visited Penn Alexander and @dunbarsdp for a day of learning, fun, and connection! #PHLed
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12 Nov 2024
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I wrote this is 2016 and it sat in my drafts. It is as relevant today as it was then. Sending educators love as we navigate belonging and inclusion during uncertain times. @228accelerator @LeadersPHL
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5 Sep 2024
The school year is off to a beautiful start. I am grateful for all of the educators that make this joy and community possible! @PHLschools
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24 Jun 2024
Learning about using #Gemini from #Google to save precious time for our educators. The applications for planning, differentiation, and streamlining email are exciting! @ISTEofficial @ASCD @GoogleForEdu @PHLschools #sustainability
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23 Jun 2024
I love running into the amazing people who have been a part of my #edleadership journey. Nikki Grier was an amazing coach and is now leading the way providing STEAM access for 500 students in Atlanta. @ISTEofficial @ASCD
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2 Jun 2024
Today I was humbled to be awarded the @PennGSE Dr. Priscila Dawson alumni award for my commitment to equity and service to @PHLschools This filled my cup. #edleadership
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31 May 2024
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19 May 2024
I am finally Dr. Lauren Joy Overton! I am grateful for all of the love and guidance that got me through. Much love to cohort 20 who some of the most brilliant educators I know. @PHLschools @PennGSE ❤️
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9 May 2024
Tonight I successfully defended my dissertation. Thank you to the people that loved me through it. Thank you for the feedback and the conversation @AndreaKanePGSE @DrHoward_RECAST
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25 Apr 2024
Congrats to Ms. Brame for receiving @PHLschools Teacher of the Month! 🎉💗#TeacherAppreciation
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16 Apr 2024
.@CenterBlackEd is currently seeking 25 Black high school seniors & current college students committed to teaching after graduation to apply for the Black Teacher Pipeline Fellowship!
Apply before May 20, 2024:
lnkd.in/g_CXhjnU
#WeNeedBlackTeachers
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12 Apr 2024
Go @titodredreaming I am so proud of you! I cannot wait to cheer you on at your defense. ❤️
12 Apr 2024
Posted this yesterday, then deleted it, but realized it’s a milestone. It’s official. ❤️ still so much to do, but it’s officially on the calendar. && celebrated by just sitting on someone’s deck and chatting. 😂
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9 Apr 2024
This may be the sweetest gift anyone has ever made me. My heart was deeply touched by this. #gratitude 💗
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5 Apr 2024
Today we held the 1st #AcceleratePhilly Awards honoring schools and staff who have achieved excellence and improvement professionally and academically in alignment with the @PHLschoolboard's Goals and Guardrails and the District's five-year strategic plan. Congrats to all! #PHLED
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3 Apr 2024
We are hiring! Please send resumes and cover letters. See details below. @PHLschools @PennGSE @PFTLocal3
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30 Mar 2024
I had a dream last night that my students and parents gave me a hoodie and on the sleeve they embroidered “Dr. Overton.” I keep getting signs from the universe to keep going. ✨
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