In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Atlanta Public Schools is proud to highlight the stories of survivors who continue to serve students and their school communities. Tiffany Franklin is the principal of Beecher Hills Elementary School and has served Atlanta Public Schools (APS) for 19 years. This is her story: My name is Tiffany […]
A Capstone presentation cover slide presented at the APS Internship Capstone Celebration. Photo by Allison M. Slocum, APS © Approximately 50 seniors from Carver Early College and Midtown High School students marked the culmination of their internship journey on April 18 at the Atlanta Public Schools (APS) Internship Capstone Celebration. Organized by the Teaching and Learning […]
Not only is Principal Tracie Astin a proud product of Atlanta Public Schools, but her parents are as well. That family history makes her genuinely invested, not only in the district’s future, but in her commitment to continuing a legacy of greatness. Her hope for the next generation is central to her introductory letter to […]
On October 29th, Atlanta Families’ Awards for Excellence in Education (AFAEE) surprised Alison Shelton, principal of Centennial Place Elementary School, with a $7,500 award in front of students, faculty, partners and administrators. This award will fund the CPrizEs Project, a rewards system to increase parental involvement and student engagement at Centennial Place. “I’m super excited […]
This year students and staff at Brown Middle School are under the leadership of a new principal, Ms. Tiauna Crooms. Ms. Crooms is no stranger to APS as she served as principal Washington High School’s former senior academy. During her time at Washington, the senior academy boasted the highest number of Millennium Gates Scholars that […]
Mr. Joseph Harris has been appointed to serve as the principal of DM Therrell School of Law, Government and Public Policy. Mr. Harris has worked at Atlanta Public Schools for 20 year, and prior to serving in his new role, Mr. Harris was the assistant principal at Dobbs Elementary School. Mr. Harris is excited about […]
Mr. Frederico Rowe is proud to serve as the new principal at Continental Colony Elementary School. Dr. Rowe is a native of Atlanta, Ga, and prior to coming to APS he served for 6 years as an assistant principal in Dekalb County Schools. Dr. Rowe is no stranger to APS having previously taught at E.L. […]
A fresh new start begins at Maynard Jackson High School with their new Principal, Stephanie S. Johnson, who officially began her leadership on November 1st. Mrs. Johnson is fully dedicated in serving the students and community members at Jackson High, and supporting the teachers and leaders to ensure student success. Her vision is to challenge […]
Welcome to our live blog from North Atlanta High School. Tonight the superintendent will answer questions from APS parents, students, staff and community members about the leadership transition occurring at the school. REFRESH your browser often to update this page. Learn more about incoming Principal Taylor: http://wp.me/pAWvG-2OI Read Supt. Davis’ letter to parents: goo.gl/VVBKy Superintendent Davis […]