Good morning 🌞 What a perfect day to help scholars achieve & grow academically, socially. It's a fantastic day 2 assist the faculty & staff of DeKalb Early College Academy so that they can be their optimal selves. 💖 what I get to do! #iLoveDCSD @DCSD_HSArea @COSDeKalbCounty

Recognized by @woodsforsuper as 23-24 Literacy Leader School 4 Achievement! 90+% of our Am Lit. scholars are reading at or above grade level. DECA was 1 of 20 GA HS's 2 b awarded (less than 5% of GA HS's)! 2 Proud admins & best ELA crew! #iLoveDCSD @DCSD_HSArea @COSDeKalbCounty

Thank you, @i2teachtechga, for the shoutout to our amazing scholar/mentors! The future is bright🌞 when you have young people who are super smart 🧠 and have a passion 💖for causes bigger than themselves. #iLoveDCSD @DCSD_HSArea @COSDeKalbCounty

A BIG "Thank you!" 2 @DeKalbSchools, Superintendent Horton & his team! Today ALL DeKalb Early College seniors were able 2 take the SAT for free. Equity and access, indeed. 👊 Disrupting for excellent...opportunities. 💖 @DCSD_HSArea @COSDeKalbCounty @DacostaDekalb #ILoveDCSD

Gotta love DeKalb Early College's be4 & during Club Fair pixs! 💖 W/ college n 1/2 the time, it's gr8 2 find like-minded friends 4 service projects & common interests. Building closer community ✅. Making space 4 creative brain breaks ✅. 💖our sponsors! #iLoveDCSD @DCSD_HSArea

Gr8 way 2 start Day #1 at DECA! I know... 1st day is abt routines. Took principal's privilege 2 create a ruckus by lining hallway w/ 👏 & shouting 10th graders! Why? Celebrating our 24-25 Teacher (Prof. Wilkins) & Ed. Support (AP Scott) Person of the Year! #iLoveDCSD @DCSD_HSArea

Love how DECA scholars maximize summer. Kami Ali advanced 2 final round of @NationalHistory Day n DC! Received exemplary ratings 4 consistent inclusion of multiple perspectives n the project, also 4 excellent use of primary sources 2 support the argument. #iLoveDCSD @DCSD_HSArea

Two of the absolute best educational leaders right there. On top of that, @principal_costa and @DrNormanCSauce3 are some of the most engaging, interesting people to hang out with. Thank you both for the friendship & the partnership for kiddos! 👊

Way to go, @principal_costa and to the whole 🏴‍☠️🚢 @SMHSUPDATES ! So many amazing things going on at tha' Rock. Here's 2 you and your shipmates having an even more fantastic 2024-25. 👊 #iLoveDCSD @DeKalbSchools

DECA Open House is "on & poppin'"!! 🎇 Never 2 early 2 build & renew scholar/family relationships! 💖💖💖 the whole DECA community 2 the 🌛 & back. Rising juniors here 2 assist. Ladies of @SigmaMuZeta1920 donating supplies! #iLoveDCSD @DeKalbSchools @ThomasGlanton @DacostaDekalb

1 of my fav principal things 2 do. Walking bldg. on Sunday b4 Pre-Plan Week. So quiet. Even w/ this being Year #12 @ DeKalb Early College, so thankful 2 still get butterflies n my belly. The gloriously, chaotic early college journey starts on 7/29 w/ THE best staff! #iLoveDCSD

Wow! Amazing Summer Bridge Week! New scholars inspired 2 b college-ready. DECA profs., @avmiller05, & upperclassmen building connections. Halls buzzing w/ sharp kiddos & talented adults engaging w/ them. 💖 this job! ~Lucky PrinciPAL @DeKalbSchools @COSDeKalbCounty #iLoveDCSD

2nd day of DECA Summer Bridge n the📚's! Building a community...✅. Discussing req'd skills & POV 2 b college-ready n 1/2 the time...☑️. Igniting the passion & believe n self 4 the journey...✅. Thank you, teachers, 4 coming back early 4 this vital work. @ThomasGlanton #iLoveDCSD

DeKalb Early College's Graduation Ceremony is tonight! Only 15th in school's history. Honored 2 b giving out diplomas & 👊bumps for 11th time. 🤯 So fortunate 2 lead best faculty & staff who guide the most amazing kiddos. Best. Job. EVER. @DeKalbSchools @DacostaDekalb #HPride

Privilege 2 advocate 4 worthy scholars! W/ CTAE or academic track, worthy young people thrive & benefit GA w/ their talents & passions.💖💪🧠's 4 children, @GAStateSenate on Education & Youth! Thank u, @Vote_matt_brass, @SenGloriaButler, & @elenaparent @DrNormanCSauce3 #iLoveDCSD

Perfect morning 2 roll up sleeves & get 2 work! 👀 Helping staff & scholars 2 b their best so that they can work 2gether 2 get these awesome kiddos - academically & psychologically - ready 4 college n 1/2 the time is the best gig EVER. Right, @DrNormanCSauce3? 💖💪🧠 #iLoveDCSD

What a great start to 2023-24 at DeKalb Early College n @DeKalbSchools! Today was about having fun along the journey. Friendships built on shared interests & public service, has to be Club Fair Day! Can't believe I get 2 work with these scholars EVERY day. So lucky. #iLoveDCSD

Gr8 Pre-Planning Week @ DeKalb Early College! Positivity & commitment 2 the adventure. If they r willing 2 put 💖🧠💪into growing kiddos, then Monday breakfast & Friday lunch is on admin. team. 😋 Quoting Hamilton, I should "talk less; smile more." Peer-led PL was 🧨💥.#iLoveDCSD

Wheww.🥱DeKalb Early College's Teacher Appreciation Week n @DCSDRegion4 of @DeKalbSchools was💥. Dessert Bar 4 b'fast. 👊 Gift card tree🌲from parents!💖 them! Ending w/ massages! Ever have 1 of those vacations where u need another week 2 recover from that week? ~ Lucky PrinciPAL