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#WeAreTheForum
congratulates
@denisewatts75
, Cohort 1, as the sole finalist for superintendent of
@SCCPSS
! We are so proud of you & cannot wait to see the lasting impact you have on students and families in the Savannah-Chatham community!
#WomenLeadingEd
Today we celebrate
@gyimah_whitaker
, and her recent placement in the
@_CSDSchools
! Gyimah was sworn in as the Superintendent earlier this month, and is ready to hit the ground running. We could not be more proud of all you have accomplished so far!
#TBT
#WeAreTheForum
congratulates Shawn Bird on his new role as Deputy Superintendent of School Leadership in
@SAISD
! We are so proud of all you have accomplished and stand behind you every step of the way in your new chapter!
#WeAreTheForum
Next, we are honored to celebrate
@denisewatts75
, newly appointed Superintendent of
@SCCPSS
! We are so excited to watch you shine in this role, and can't wait to see the strides you make in the district and community!
#TBT
#WomenLeadingEd
Let’s put our hands together for
@RGVReaderLeader
- Elizabeth Castillo-Guajardo, being named the next Executive Director of Academics at Hutto ISD! We are so proud of each and every
#WeAreTheForum
Alum!
#WomenLeadingEd
Congratulations to
#WeAreTheForum
member Christopher Walker for being named the newest Executive Director of Feeder for the Central Division at Houston ISD! This remarkable achievement is a testament to your dedication and vision for educational excellence.
#LeadershipMatters
Our next
#TBT
goes out to Shawn Bird, recently appointed Deputy Superintendent of School Leadership for
@SAISD
! We are so excited to watch you grow in your new role, and throughout this new journey in San Antonio!
#ChangeMakers
#TBT
We are SO proud to announce yet another
#WeAreTheForum
alum placement!
@AntonioMattox2
was named the next Chief Officer of Family and Student Support Services of
@HenryCountyBOE
. Please join us in congratulating Antonio on his well-deserved promotion!
#DiversifyEd
#WeAreTheForum
is excited to announce the advancement of a Cohort 5 leader, Dr. Rachel Alex, as the newest Chief of Academics & Accountability at Cleveland ISD! Congratulations on this well-deserved achievement!
Please join us in congratulating Frankie Pollock, a current
#WeAreTheForum
Cohort 6 member, on his recent appointment as Senior Executive Director in the Central Division in Houston ISD! His dedication and expertise set him apart. We wish him continued success!
We are so excited for the launch of Cohort 3 today! 50 leaders from across the nation are forming a new network to enhance their impact through leadership. The majority of our cohorts are leaders of color + women.
#DiversifyEd
Celebrations are in order for
#WeAreTheForum
alumna Elizabeth Williams (
@PrincipalEWill1
) on her advancement as the new Executive Director of Secondary Schools in Fort Bend ISD!
#WomenLeadingEd
yesterday, today, and tomorrow! We are so proud of you and your accomplishments.
Cohort 4: More than 60 powerful, next generation leaders who are ready to take on district and state roles. We are so grateful to be back in Dallas with another extraordinary group!
#WeAreTheForum
Congratulations to
@DrJLGore
on her appointment as the new Chief Academic Officer of Snyder ISD in Texas! Her dedication to education and innovative leadership will elevate academic excellence within the district. Here's to a bright future under her guidance!
#WomenLeadingEd
#WeAreTheForum
is excited to announce the advancement of current Cohort 6 leader,
@JasonStamperFC1
, as Zone 2 Superintendent of Fulton County Schools. We're incredibly proud of your accomplishment and know you will thrive in your new role.
Please join us in congratulating
@McbrydeDr
, a
#WeAreTheForum
Cohort 1 alum, for his recent appointment as the first African American Superintendent of Hackensack Public Schools! We wish him continued success as he takes on this new chapter of his career starting January 1st!
We are thrilled to announce another
#WeAreTheForum
alum job advancement!
@aematney
was named the next Senior Executive Director of Assessment, Accountability and Compliance for
@HoustonISD
! We can’t wait to see the impact you will continue to make!
#WomenLeadingEd
We are so excited for the launch of Cohort 4 today! 60+ leaders from across the nation are forming a new network to enhance their impact through leadership. The majority of our cohorts are leaders of color + women.
#DiversifyEd
We are on the road and in
@mvwschools
facilitating the summer leadership retreat. Thanks for having us Superintendent
@AyindeRudolph
- we are grateful to support you and your power house team.
Next up, we celebrate
@JGSakaPapa
, Deputy Sup of Talent, Strategy and Culture of
@PHLschools
! Jeremy's commitment to make tremendous strides in his district is beyond compare, and we are continuously impressed by his leadership.
#TBT
We are celebrating another
#WeAreTheForum
alum placement! Congratulations to
@shannontrejo
for stepping into the role of Deputy Commissioner of School Programs at
@Teainfo
! Your dedication and leadership shine through, and we couldn't be more thrilled for you!
#WomenLeadingEd
Congratulations to Cohort 3’s Yolonda Brown on her appointment as Superintendent of
@Pburg_Schools
. We are thrilled to witness the success and advancement of our Forum members in their journeys. This is a well-deserved achievement, Yolonda!
#WeAreTheForum
#WomenLeadingEd
We have great news! Cohort 5's Tangela Williams has been named Assistant Superintendent for School Performance at Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools! Congratulations, Tangela.
#WeAreTheForum
#WomenLeadingEd
Wishing you and your loved ones a New Year filled with rejuvenation and relaxation! As we step into 2024, we're excited about a year of positive change and transformative moments! Cheers to fresh beginnings and impactful journeys!
#WeAreTheForum
As we close out day 3 of Cohort 1 of
#TheForum
we want to say a special thanks to our experts and sponsors: Dr.Gorman, Dr.Avossa, Dr.Rafal-Baer, Susana Cordova, Dr. Williams, Dr. Willis Scoir, Inc., Curriculum Associates Carnegie Learning, Audio Enhancement & Just Right Reader!
Congratulations to Jeremy Grant-Skinner on his new role as Deputy Superintendent of Talent, Strategy and Culture in
@PHLschools
!
#WeAreTheForum
participants continue to transform education across the country, and land the top jobs - the future is bright!
#ChangeMakers
We have great news! Cohort 4's Derrick Hardy has been named Area Superintendent for DeKalb County School District! Congratulations, Derrick!
#WeAreTheForum
#LeadershipMatters
We are so proud to announce yet another
#WeAreTheForum
alum advancement! Jessica Gore has been named Assistant Superintendent in Snyder ISD. Please join us in congratulating her on her well-deserved promotion!
#WatchHerRise
#WomenLeadingEd
We are thrilled to announce another
#WeAreTheForum
alum placement!
@DrUyenTieu
was named the next Executive Director of Student Supports for
@HoustonISD
! The impact you've made on the HISD community is incredible, we're excited to see what more you'll accomplish!
#WomenLeadingEd
Day 2 is going strong! Our time together helps leaders build authentic connections & hone in on what it means to be a powerful & effective change-maker. Tomorrow our leaders will focus on researching the right fit district, dive into interview preparation, & hear from
@ScoirInc
!
Cohort 3: 50 of the most powerful, next generation leaders who are ready to take on district and state roles. We are grateful to be back in Dallas with another brilliant group!
#WearetheForum
We are BACK this morning with our powerful Cohort 1 leaders - 50 next generation superintendents and state education commissioners from all over the country learning from Dr
@petercgorman
and one another!
#TheForum
#WomenLeadingEd
#DiversifyEd
#WeAreTheForum
is excited to announce the advancement of current Cohort 5 leader, Dr. Kristina Pollard, as Assistant Superintendent of Leake County School District! We're incredibly proud of your accomplishment and know you will thrive in your new role!
#WomenLeadingEd
We are delighted to share the news of another
#WeAreTheForum
alum placement! Kondra Rattley was named the next Chief Academic Officer of
@HartfordPublic_
! We are so proud of your achievement and know you will excel in your new position.
#WomenLeadingEd
#DiversifyEd
Welcome to Cohort 5 that kicked off tonight! We are thrilled to bring another fantastic group together and cannot wait to watch their transformation over the next few months.
#WeAreTheForum
#LeadersipMatters
#WomenLeadingEd
We are so proud to announce yet another
#WeAreTheForum
alum advancement! Dr. Keeley Boyer has been named Interim Superintendent at Ector County ISD. Please join us in congratulating her on her well-deserved promotion!
#WatchHerRise
#WomenLeadingEd
Congratulations to
@Landee6
on her incredible achievement as the new superintendent of Rome! Your dedication, leadership, and passion for education are inspiring. Here's to the positive impact you'll make in shaping the future of our schools!
#WomenLeadingEd
#DiversifyEd
Exciting news! We are pleased to share that
#WeAreTheForum
alum Dr. Harvey Oaxaca has been named the next Assistant Superintendent for Educational Services at San Juan Unified School District! Congratulations on this well-deserved achievement!
#LeadershipMatters
Let’s put our hands together for Lorenzo Russell for his new role at
@pgcps
as the Associate Superintendent for Transformation & Continuous Improvement! We love to see our
#WeAreTheForum
leaders rise.
#DiversifyEd
We are pleased to announce another
#WeAreTheForum
alum placement. Join us in celebrating
@EmLeBlancCooper
for being named the next Deputy Superintendent for the
@VDOE_News
! We are excited to see the positive impact you will make in this new role.
#WomenLeadingEd
The Forum's Dr.
@juliarafalbaer
led a fireside chat with the incredible
@DrArsenioromero
today at Session 2! We appreciate your insight, and the rich conversation surrounding your outstanding leadership!
#WeAreTheForum
Day 1 ✅
Tomorrow our participants learn first hand from
@PWCSNews
inspiring superintendent,
@LDMcDade
as well as hear from expert facilitator Dr.
@juliarafalbaer
on groundbreaking research regarding the inequalities for women in education system leadership.
#WeAreTheForum
Congratulations to
#WeAreTheForum
alum Antonio Gonzales for being named Deputy Superintendent of Leadership and Learning at Albuquerque Public Schools! This remarkable achievement is a testament to your dedication and vision for educational excellence.
#LeadershipMatters
We are BACK for Session 2 this afternoon with Cohort 5 participants - 60+ next generation superintendents and state education commissioners from all over the country ready to learn from one another!
#WeAreTheForum
#WomenLeadingEd
#DiversifyEd
This week,
#WeAreTheForum
was on the road in
@EctorCountyISD
where
@petercgorman
talked about leadership, career mapping and taking responsibility to grow your knowledge. Read more here and DM for your own opportunity to learn with us:
Today, we celebrate
@KimVaught
, Cohort 2, who serves as the Executive Director of Leadership Development of
@CharMeckSchools
under the brilliant leadership of Cohort 3's
@CHillloves1
! We look forward to your continued success!
#TBT
We are BACK for day 2! We believe our education leaders need to represent the diversity of our students in this country. Cohort 4 is politically diverse, majority leaders of color and women, and come from districts & states from across the country.
#DiversifyEd
#WomenLeadingEd
We kicked off Cohort 4 tonight with over 60 incredible leaders from across the country! Stay tuned for session one in Dallas next week, where we'll delve into leadership development grounded in data, and research most relevant to today’s education leaders.
#WeAreTheForum
Congratulations to the brilliant Dr. Gyimah Whitaker on her new role as Superintendent for the City Schools of Decatur!
#WeAreTheForum
participants continue to land the top jobs and transform education across the country.
#WeAreTheForum
#WomenLeadingEd
#ChangeMakers
I am humbled & delighted to be named as the sole finalist for Superintendent of the City Schools of Decatur. Community meet and greets Tuesday, 3/28, @ 10:00 am in the CSD Board Room or Thursday, 3/30, @ 5:30 pm in the DHS cafeteria.
#WomenLeadingEd
We are delighted to announce another
#WeAreTheForum
alum placement! Please join us in congratulating
@SSDSupt_DrSmith
for being named the next Assistant State Superintendent of Instructional Programs & Services for
@MdPublicSchools
!
Round of applause for Shane Knight for being named the next Director of Curriculum & Instruction at
@AcademyD20
! May you achieve your goals and excel in your endeavors.
#WeAreTheForum
#LeadershipMatters
Exciting news! We are pleased to share that
#WeAreTheForum
alumna Najah Callander has advanced in
@HoustonISD
as the new Deputy Chief of Family & Community Partnerships. We extend our best wishes for continued success in your new role!
#WomenLeadingEd
Thrilled to announce Trish Sexton as the new Chief Academic Officer for
@LancasterCSD_SC
! With her commitment to educational excellence, she’s poised to lead to even greater heights. Congratulations, Trish, on this well-deserved appointment!
#WomenLeadingEd
#WeAreTheForum
Cohort 3 is going strong! Today, our leaders will be exploring the significance of wellbeing and sustainable practices while in positions of educational leadership.
#WeAreTheForum
#WomenLeadingEd
#WeAreTheForum
is excited to announce the advancement of current Cohort 5 leader,
@DrNormanCSauce3
, within
@DeKalbSchools
as their newest Chief of Student Services! Congratulations on this well-deserved achievement!
We are OFFICIALLY closed for Cohort 5 and can’t wait to welcome this impressive group of leaders into The Forum community this winter. Our network keeps growing and we can’t wait to meet these new leaders.
#WeAreTheForum
#WomenLeadingEd
#LeadershipMatters
Congratulations to
@LaurenGemmill
, Cohort 2, on her new role as District Superintendent! Your brilliance & leadership strength led to your incredible success. We look fwd to seeing the positive impact you will make on the
@CapRegionBOCES
community!
#WomenLeadingEd
#WeAreTheForum
We are SO proud to announce yet another
#WeAreTheForum
alum placement! Please join us in congratulating Dr. Gabriella Duran-Blakey for being named the next Superintendent of
@ABQschools
!
#WomenLeadingEd