Instructional leader, passionate about my family, God, Alabama football, running, technology, lifelong learning #rolltide ⚓ ΔΓ #semperfi

Birmingham, AL
Joined June 2008
We are proud to share that U.S. News & World Report has ranked JCIB Middle School the #1 middle school in our state!🎉🥇 This achievement would not be possible without hard work from our dedicated educators and determined students. Congratulations on this major accomplishment!
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Take a look! State Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey is representing Bryant Park Elementary School at the School Superintendents of Alabama Fall Conference!🤩🎉We appreciate Dr. Mackey for highlighting Bryant Park on this Tee Shirt Tuesday and for his support of our district!
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We send a huge THANK YOU to the amazing Mrs. Sunny Harp for coming to Brighton School! We had a fantastic time sharpening our tech skills and are so grateful for all the new tips and tricks you taught us. Our students and staff are excited to put these new skills to use!❤️🐻⭐️
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Today 295 @JEFCOED teachers joined in multiple virtual Tech Talk offerings hosted by our fabulous @JEFCOEDTech Instructional Technology Coaches. Teachers learned valuable tips & tricks related to @canva & @GoogleWorkspace 👏👏👏
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Our @JEFCOED Pacesetter schools did a wonderful job presenting today at #srebsummer 🌟 @gonsoulinwalter @orush2 @jeff_caufield
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Check out @BPESArtsAcademy in the podcast feature 🌟 @JEFCOED @gonsoulinwalter @orush2 @jeff_caufield
In today's episode, we talk about the way that Bryant Park Elementary integrates art and teacher-led instructional rounds into their school. sreb.org/post/pacesetter-spo… #SREBSummer #ArtIntegration #InstructionalRounds #EducationInnovation #ArtInEducation #TeachingStrategies
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Spartans BN! Another safe & successful JROTC Leadership camp has ended! Congratulations to all of my cadets for a job well done. You represented JEFCOED very well!!!@JEFCOED @jwatkins97 @pghs_spartans @JEFCOCareerTech @LColston1
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Check out our “out of this world” 🌎Instructional Tech Coaches in action at @ChalkvilleES working with @ClassVR & @mergecube. Students explored space via a Lunar Rover.🪐 A 2nd grader said, “this is the coolest thing I’ve ever tried.”🚀 @JEFCOED @lauradware @mspigglywigley
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Laura Ware, Ed.D. retweeted
📣 Join Our Team | Substitutes Needed! 📣 Are you passionate about education and looking for a rewarding opportunity? Kelly Education is excited to invite you to our Substitute Hiring Event for Jefferson County Schools! 📆 Friday, May 2, 2025 ⏰ 10 AM - 1 PM 📍 McAdory Middle
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Spartans BN! Today, our Archery & Raiders team were able to compete against MSG Hamilton(Grissom HS Raiders) & SGM McCray (James Clemens HS Archery). Our Spartans team were outstanding today! @pghs_spartans @JEFCOCareerTech @jwatkins97 @lauradware @LColston1
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🏆HUGE NEWS for JEFCOED and Alabama!🏆 Dr. Walter B. Gonsoulin Jr. is officially the NATIONAL Superintendent of the Year, proving once again that his commitment to students knows no bounds! Stay Tuned! Much more to come. We are #JEFCOEDProud!! #NationalSuperintendentoftheYear
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Thank you @gonsoulinwalter for your leadership! Congratulations! 🎉
Congratulations to AASA 2025 Superintendent of the Year recipient: Walter Gonsoulin, superintendent, @JEFCOED! Read more: nce.aasa.org/nsoy-2025/ #NCE2025
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SIGNATURE ACADEMIES 📌 Reminder: Tomorrow is the Last Day to Apply! 📌 This is a final call for applications to the JEFCOED Signature Academy for the 2025-2026 school year! The application portal closes tomorrow at 4:00 p.m. #SignatureAcademies #OpportunitiesForAll
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Awesome! 🌟 We are so proud of you Dr. G!
🎉We are excited to share that Dr. Walter B. Gonsoulin Jr. has been named one of four finalists for the prestigious 2025 NATIONAL Superintendent of the Year Award by @AASAHQ! So proud to call him ours! Read more about this achievement: aasa.org/news-media/news/202…
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Spartans BN! Very thankful for the opportunity to serve as the Grand Marshall for this year’s PG Christmas parade. Good weather and great team building/ bonding for my cadets.@JEFCOCareerTech @pghs_spartans @JEFCOED @jwatkins97 @OGPrincipal @lauradware @bpspigpen
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Standing room only for the Middle School Career Exploration and STEM presentation by @JEFCOCareerTech Director Bobby Jackson and @LearningBlade Scott Mains for ACTE Vision 24 Conference. Awesome job! @JEFCOED
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We are so proud of the 350 @JEFCOCareerTech Health Science students who explored the many careers available in healthcare today at the first ever @JEFCOED Health Science Career Fair. Thank you area colleges, hospitals and businesses for participating! Enlighten.Engage.Empower.
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We were so “plaid” to host the ETeam Leaders for the Fall Summit! 🍂 The instructional technology team coordinated a wonderful day filled with high quality training and opportunities for collaborarion. @gonsoulinwalter @lauradware @JEFCOED
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Two of our super talented technology coaches, Mrs. Coleman & Ms. Mahan, were invited to learn alongside other Google for Education Champions today. Can’t wait to see the ideas they bring back to the team & our teachers based on today’s visit! @GoogleForEdu @JEFCOED @lauradware
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Many thanks to the, @Clay_ChalkHS Culinary Program for catering the board reception for retiring @JEFCOED board members. Awesome job by the students under the direction of Chefs Tucker, Evans and Budweg! #RepresentCTE‼️@JEFCOCareerTech @JEFCOED
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