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Dacula Middle School
I truly enjoyed my visit to Dacula Middle School. The Principal, Kimberly Bussey and the Assistant Principals, Bonnie Mondesir and Tasha Baumgardner made me feel incredibly welcomed.I appreciated the welcome sign and opportunity to have a conversation with...
School Visits
Since January 2019, I have visited 18 public schools in and around my district. Each school had their own culture and uniqueness.I observed Principals that care a great deal about their students, the staff and the community.We have STEAM...
Couch Middle School
The school I visited today was Couch Middle School (home of the Rams). Principal, Devon Williams expressed his pride in his Ram Family). It was also “testing week” so students are really focused.I was impressed with the Community Garden. Some of the...
Lovin Elementary
I had an opportunity to visit Lovin Elementary School. The school was built 10 years ago and they have a brand new Principal, Kevin Payne.The school has recently received State STEM Certification. The Principal said he would also like the students to have...
Grayson Elementary
So this week is Kindergarten Registration, but Principal Chris Brown and Assistant Principal Erica Wakefall at Grayson Elementary School still agreed to meet with me.There was lots of activities going on. Parents registering students and today was “Field...
Simonton Elementary
Simonton Elementary School is the last of the 14 Schools in and around my Distrct. It’s also in my Neighborhood.After 6 years, the Principal, Clinton Alexander is moving into a new role as Assistant Superintendant so today I met with him and Dr. Tamara...
Harbins Elementary
visited Harbins Elementary School in Dacula. This school was built in 1995 but the older School House is still located nearby (see the mural below). Under the leadership of Principal, Jennifer Chatham they are working towards becoming a S.T.E.M school....
Trip Elementary School
So if you read my post on each of the school that I have visited, you will see that each school has its’ own unique qualities. Well, Trip Elementary School is no exception of being unique.Under the leadership of Principal, Dr. Rukina Walker, Assistant...
Bay Creek Middle School
As I entered Bay Creek Middle School, I was greeted by the Principal, Jeremy Reilly, and three (3) grade 8 students: Tyler Fitzgerald, Olivia Pryor and Ibin-Farod Shabbazz.The students were very expressive about why they love this school. They praised the...
April 2019 Town Hall
We had a really informative Town Hall!! A big ThankYou to all the small businesses that came out and displayed their businesses. This is what we must do to build our community. Polly McKinney and Calli Jahn from VoicesforGeorgiaChildren did an excellent...
Visit to Cooper Elementary
April 23, 2019 was my day to visit Cooper Elementary and what a great visit it was. Imagine my surprise when I drove up to the school and saw my face on their digital board welcoming my visit 😊😊👏🏾👏🏾 When I walked into the school I was greeted by the...
OP ed: Medicaid vs Waivers
Looking at Medicaid expansion versus waiversOp-ed in Gwinnett Daily Post April 19, 2019We’ve all heard the old saying: Charity begins at home. Sometimes clarity does, too.As a freshman Democrat in the Georgia House of Representatives, I am writing to make...