Success in the first 8 years. Success for a lifetime.
Memphis, TN
Joined February 2019
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Black Maternal Health Week 2026 (#BMHW26) programming is set! Rooted in Justice & Joy. Six programs, in-person & virtual, centered on Black Mamas, birthing people, and community. Check out the full lineup and register at blkmaternalhealthweek.com/ev….
#BlackMaternalHealth
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Literacy starts at home, with your family's favorite book.
Happy International Children's Book Day!
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Ms. Gipson is certainly a woman who is passionate about teaching and building up our learners. We are so glad that she is part of the @porterleath team!
Women Behind the Workforce 💜 Meet Ms. Shante Gipson of @porterleath @ Frayser.
Shante is a caring educator who creates a safe, fun, and nurturing environment where students learn and grow. She uses creativity to help develop important social, emotional, & academic skills.
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It is National Read Across America Week.🦝📚Celebrate with us by visiting a public library or simply diving into a new book! #ReadLikeRiley #TNReadingforAll
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Today, we celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday and his books that have instilled a joy of reading in children for generations. #NationalReadingMonth
ALT The Cat in the Hat holding a birthday cake with two lit candles under a red 'Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!' text on a blue background.
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Students at @PorterLeath Early Childhood Center | American Way celebrated Black History Month with song, dance, and appearances by a few current and historical special guests. What a way to wrap the month-long celebration!
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Porter-Leath is hosting Head Start Preschool enrollment interviews for next school year. It only takes a few steps to begin:
1️⃣ Fill out the Head Start Application
2️⃣ Schedule Your Enrollment Interview
3️⃣ Attend Interview w/ Necessary Documents
Visit porterleath.org/headstart.
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@PorterLeath's #BooksfromBirth recognizes outstanding service in the support of early literacy or overall literacy in Shelby Co. through its A C Wharton, Jr. Literacy Award. Nominate someone by 3/19 to be recognized during the this year's Spring Luncheon. porterleath.org/literacyawar…
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Update: All public schools have made their announcements for Friday, Feb. 6:
OPEN FRIDAY:
🏫 Arlington
🏫 Bartlett
🏫 Germantown
🏫 Lakeland
CLOSED FRIDAY:
🏫 Collierville
🏫 DeSoto County
🏫 MSCS
🏫 Millington
Free closure guide 👉 dailymemphian.com/article/59…
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@porterleath has several student recruitment events this February. Visit porterleath.org/events to learn more about each event and RSVP.
First 8 Memphis retweeted
𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐡𝐢𝐬: 𝐀 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬
This Black History Month, we’re celebrating the rich history of those who once walked the halls of Memphis-Shelby County Schools. We invite you to follow along all month as we honor a century of progress in Memphis and MSCS.
Along the way, look out for student performances, video features, newsroom stories, and more as we highlight Black voices that have shaped the city we call home — Memphis.
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Today, the department released the 2024-25 Online State Report Card. We applaud our districts and schools for their dedication to student success!🎉Learn more: tn.gov/education/news/2025/1…
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***Head Start Student Enrollment Events***
Join us at Wednesday and Thursday’s student enrollment events.
Learn more about Head Start Preschool and items needed for enrollment at porterleath.org/headstart.
#headstart #headstartpreschool #preschoolmemphis #preschool
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Visit the October Newsletter Link in our bio to learn more about volunteering at the @First8Memphis Early Care and Education Conference.
#LeadershipMemphis
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@First8Memphis and @PorterLeath make a great team! We are grateful for their commitment to expand access to high-quality Pre-K education.
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It was great to connect with partners like @seedingsuccess1, @First8Memphis, Strong ACC, and CIS Appalachia Highlands—leading incredible work in their communities. Here’s to learning together & carrying the momentum forward! #ConveneC2C #CradleToCareer #StriveTogether
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Last week, our team traveled to Atlanta, GA to join the rest of the @StriveTogether Network for the 2025 annual Cradle to Career convening! This was a great opportunity to learn from fellow organizations working to put 4 million young people on a brighter path. 🌟
ALT Photo of C2CTN and Seeding Success team members posing with smiles alongside fellow partners at the StriveTogether Convening. The sign in front of them reads "We're supporting 4 million futures!"
ALT Photo of Surayyah Hasan and Matthew McCaffrey of Seeding Success giving a presentation at the StriveTogether Convening. The title of the slide reads "Acceptable Uses of Data."
ALT Photo taken from above of the many participants of the StriveTogether Convening. In the background, two large dinosaur skeletons loom over the group.
ALT Photo of Mark Sturgis of Seeding Success smiling while having a discussion with two people at the Convening.
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Meet us today at Covington Pike Head Start - 5025 English Towne Dr. Memphis, TN 38128 to enroll your child into Head Start Preschool.
Our team will be ready to enroll children for ALL Head Start locations from 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Learn more at porterleath.org/headstart.