Director External Impact @AchieveAtlanta & Advocate for #PublicEd and its role in creating more #equity and #opportunity for all students

Atlanta, GA
Joined May 2009
Join @AchieveAtlanta for breakfast as we share our outcomes, hear from Scholars, and facilitate community conversations around postsecondary completion and upward mobility. Seating is limited. RSVP here: bit.ly/achieveatlanta-spr24 #BelieveExpectAchieve #AtlantaEvents
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We’re proud to share our 2023 Impact Report! The report highlights our Scholars’ achievements and our organization’s outcomes—accomplished in collaboration with our partners. Learn more: bit.ly/48ICDmi #collegeaccess #collegesuccess #BelieveExpectAchieve
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Taylor Pratt retweeted
We are extremely PROUD of the work being done @BethuneES! The scores are in and we are on the prowl to EXCELLENCE! A huge thank you to the BES faculty and staff, our families, and students! 23-24 #LevelUp #EveryStudentWins #EveryChildReads #FultonSchoolsUnited
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#MondayMotivation @AchieveAtlanta is featuring Tabius, who earned a bachelor’s degree from Georgia Tech in May. He will be attending the Columbia School of Journalism to earn a master's degree! #GeorgiaTech #BelievedExpectedAchieved I remain inspired by the IMPACT of #AATL
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Our Scholars have dreams for their futures, their families, and their careers. @AchieveAtlanta is here to support. Subscribe to our newsletter to see how we’re doing this! #removingbarriers #OnwardandUpwards Believe. Expect. Achieve. mailchi.mp/achieveatlanta/ju…
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Replying to @FultonCoSchools
@FultonCoSchools has the best teachers in Georgia! This is hands down the most impactful Kindergarten teacher! 13 years later,Ms. Gibson from @BethuneES embraced her Kindergarten student as he ran into her arms surprising him at one of his graduation events! #MySonShine
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We’re excited to announce our next President/Executive Director, Dr. Cheryl Watson-Harris! @CWATSONHARRIS officially starts in early May and has an impressive career as an educator, administrator, & community leader. Learn more: bit.ly/3LfnsXP #BelieveExpectAchieve
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Congratulations to two of our #AchieveAtlantaScholars, Myla and Daivon, on becoming undergraduate research assistants for @GAPolicyLabs! They will be assisting with the organization’s equity-focused qualitative research. We’re so proud of you, Scholars!
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We’re #hiring! @AchieveAtlanta is seeking a Program Associate, Scholarship & Affordability to review scholarship applications submitted by students, determine eligibility, and be a direct point of contact for students during the application process. achieveatlanta.org/careers
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We enjoyed seeing Achieve Atlanta Scholars & Alumni at our first-ever Achieve Atlanta Homecoming at Ponce City Market! This event allowed Scholars and Alumni from different colleges to network in a fun environment. Photos by The Orion Creative Company
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Let's call on the #Georgia General Assembly to increase need-based aid to #CollegeStudents. Our state's economic future depends on more of our historically underserved students earning postsecondary degrees #CollegeSuccess @AJCGetSchooled guest column bit.ly/3jE6IOV @ajc
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Evidence confirms what we suspected: #teens’ #MentalHealth declined during the #COVID19 pandemic & it’s led to #academic struggles. More than ever, we need to be conscious of the impact of #trauma on their lives. #education bit.ly/3UGGO9Y via @educationweek #HealtoLead
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Let's #DoublePell to bring affordable, quality #HigherEd within reach for all students. Contact Congress ➡️ bit.ly/NCANActionCenter #Thankful4Pell (Source: bit.ly/3W0Tkml)
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We're #hiring! The Manager, Research & Learning supports the Senior Director, Insights & Analytics w/ research & analysis to inform program learning and organize & develop a strong understanding of the most updated and relevant research in the field. achieveatlanta.org/careers/
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.@GAPolicyLabs' independent analysis finds that our scholarship and support services have increased students’ ability to persist in #college and earn their degree, compared to similar students who did not become AATL Scholars. Learn more on 11/16: bit.ly/3WeGMYX
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Our analysis of the @AchieveAtlanta scholarship & supporting services by @CarycruzBueno, @linzcpage & @jonisaacsmith finds AATL Scholars persist & complete college at higher rates than similar peers who didn’t receive them. Check out the striking findings. t.gsu.edu/3haMdYz
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NEW @GAPolicyLabs independent analysis shows @AchieveAtlanta's scholarship & services substantially increase college success. Our scholarship, cross-sector collaboration, and support are having an impact on the @apsupdate students we serve. Learn more: bit.ly/3h7XcSA
On Nov. 16, from 1-2pm ET, we're hosting a webinar to unpack the evaluation findings, discuss why they matter to our collective work, and consider how we can apply them to address challenges facing students in the post-pandemic world. RSVP here: bit.ly/3WeGMYX
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