Lela Simmons (@lelasimmons19) 's Twitter Profile
Lela Simmons

@lelasimmons19

Chief Learning Officer @IPSSchools. Proud servant leader to over 31,000 students & families. Lover of all things leadership, education & kindness.

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calendar_today15-01-2019 17:17:51

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Andrew Strope (@andrew_strope) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Finishing up a wonderful week in IPS. Anna Brochhausen 88 has built an inclusive environment for ALL of their students AND I got to witness STEM in action! Also got a chance to see the first community meeting at CFI 84 (Center for Inquiry) led by some amazing students Dr. Aleesia Johnson

Finishing up a wonderful week in <a href="/IPSSchools/">IPS</a>.  <a href="/IPSBees88/">Anna Brochhausen 88</a> has built an inclusive environment for ALL of their students AND I got to witness STEM in action!  Also got a chance to see the first community meeting at CFI 84 (<a href="/IPS_CFI/">Center for Inquiry</a>) led by some amazing students <a href="/AleesiaLJohnson/">Dr. Aleesia Johnson</a>
James Whitcomb Riley School 43 (@jwriley43) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We had a blast celebrating James Whitcomb Riley School 43 scholars and their achievements from the 23-24 SY at our first B.A.G awards! We celebrated perfect attendance, attendance goals met, ILEARN and IREAD success, and impeccable behavior! We celebrated 150+ scholars!! πŸŽ‰ #JoyandExcellence Go 🐝!

We had a blast celebrating <a href="/JWRiley43/">James Whitcomb Riley School 43</a> scholars and their achievements from the 23-24 SY at our first B.A.G awards! We celebrated perfect attendance, attendance goals met, ILEARN and IREAD success, and impeccable behavior! We celebrated 150+ scholars!! πŸŽ‰  #JoyandExcellence Go 🐝!
Lela Simmons (@lelasimmons19) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We just had our 1st full week with our IPS students. They are baaaack!!! It’s been busy and amazing & I haven’t had the time to post. Here is a bit of catch up with some highlights. Headlines- it’s great to be back around our kids & this has been the best start of the yr!

Lela Simmons (@lelasimmons19) 's Twitter Profile Photo

I’m not the only one so excited to be back to school and with our IPS students. Our administrators are all smiles while running around doing all the things ensuring this school yr will be the #BestYearEver!

I’m not the only one so excited to be back to school and with our <a href="/IPSSchools/">IPS</a> students. Our administrators are all smiles while running around doing all the things ensuring this school yr will be the #BestYearEver!
Lela Simmons (@lelasimmons19) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Principal Billups thought about, and almost touched, the Arlington Middle School chickens πŸ˜‚ This yr our STEM students will be building a coop! πŸ” πŸ“

Principal Billups thought about, and almost touched, the <a href="/IPS_ArlingtonMS/">Arlington Middle School</a> chickens πŸ˜‚ This yr our STEM students will be building a coop! πŸ” πŸ“
Lela Simmons (@lelasimmons19) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We are so thankful to the IPS community. The capital referendum dollars are being put to great use. Huge projects are underway in and out of our buildings. HVAC, wiring, STEM rooms, parking lots, athletic fields, and more, are all underway. Our students deserve this!

We are so thankful to the <a href="/IPSSchools/">IPS</a> community. The capital referendum dollars are being put to great use. Huge projects are underway in and out of our buildings. HVAC, wiring, STEM rooms, parking lots, athletic fields, and more, are all underway. Our students deserve this!
Lela Simmons (@lelasimmons19) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We are so excited to have a massive expansion of PreK this year IPS! Our youngest students have started school and are learning, playing & socializing. We know this strong start will give them the skills needed to allow them to enter kindergarten prepared.

We are so excited to have a massive expansion of PreK this year <a href="/IPSSchools/">IPS</a>! Our youngest students have started school and are learning, playing &amp; socializing. We know this strong start will give them the skills needed to allow them to enter kindergarten prepared.
Lela Simmons (@lelasimmons19) 's Twitter Profile Photo

This year we have expanded our programs IPS to allow access for more students. Look at these Eleanor Skillen 34 students accessing Montessori materials & activities in the first week. Their hands and brains are hard at work!

This year we have expanded our programs <a href="/IPSSchools/">IPS</a> to allow access for more students. Look at these <a href="/IPSSkillen34/">Eleanor Skillen 34</a> students accessing Montessori materials &amp; activities in the first week. Their hands and brains are hard at work!
Nikki Morrow-Weaver (@nlmorrow4) 's Twitter Profile Photo

First full week of the school year at Northwest Middle School was filled with fall sports tryouts, Camptown team building activities, new math curriculum internalization and walkthroughs & student created PBIS poster displays!

First full week of the school year at <a href="/IPS_NorthwestMS/">Northwest Middle School</a> was filled with fall sports tryouts, Camptown team building activities, new math curriculum internalization and walkthroughs &amp; student created PBIS poster displays!
Lela Simmons (@lelasimmons19) 's Twitter Profile Photo

This year #RebuildingStronger has allowed all of our IPS students in 6-8th gr to get a middle school experience. H. W. Longfellow Middle School is now an #InternationalBaccalaureate school and will serve Ss in 6th gr too. It was great to see Ss learning routines, and their teachers, wk1.

This year #RebuildingStronger has allowed all of our <a href="/IPSSchools/">IPS</a> students in 6-8th gr to get a middle school experience. <a href="/IPSLongfellow/">H. W. Longfellow Middle School</a> is now an #InternationalBaccalaureate school and will serve Ss in 6th gr too. It was great to see Ss learning routines, and their teachers, wk1.
Lela Simmons (@lelasimmons19) 's Twitter Profile Photo

When you walk into a room with a master teacher, you immediately know. Ms. Rhodes James A. Garfield School 31 is kind, has immediately built relationships with her students and amongst them, and can run a master class in routines and procedures.

When you walk into a room with a master teacher, you immediately know. Ms. Rhodes <a href="/JamesGarfield31/">James A. Garfield School 31</a> is kind, has immediately built relationships with her students and amongst them, and can run a master class in routines and procedures.
Lela Simmons (@lelasimmons19) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Kicking off the weekend volunteering at the Drum Corps International All-Age 2024 World Championship Lucas Oil Stadium where our IPS marching band was performing.

Kicking off the weekend volunteering at the Drum Corps International All-Age 2024 World Championship <a href="/LucasOilStadium/">Lucas Oil Stadium</a> where our <a href="/IPSSchools/">IPS</a> marching band was performing.
Dr. Aleesia Johnson (@aleesialjohnson) 's Twitter Profile Photo

What a morning! I attended the Crispus Attucks High School Alumni Jazz Brunch & met the oldest known alumnus, 103-year-old Mrs. Pryor-McGuire. An absolute honor to meet & talk w/her. She led the whole room in the School Song. Just doesn’t get any better than that! #TigerPride #IPSProud πŸ’šπŸ’›

Nathan Vedder (@teachvedder) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Thrilled to highlight how IPS is #RebuildingStronger! #TeamIPS has expanded access to our REACH program at T.C. Howe Middle School , offering specialized ABA support for students on the autism spectrum. Dr. Aleesia Johnson Lela Simmons

Thrilled to highlight how <a href="/IPSSchools/">IPS</a> is #RebuildingStronger! #TeamIPS has expanded access to our REACH program at <a href="/TCHowe_MS/">T.C. Howe Middle School</a> , offering specialized ABA support for students on the autism spectrum. <a href="/AleesiaLJohnson/">Dr. Aleesia Johnson</a> <a href="/LelaSimmons19/">Lela Simmons</a>
T.C. Howe Middle School (@tchowe_ms) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The first full week of school at TC Howe Middle School included locker assignments, volleyball tryouts, student announcements, and building relationships. Here’s to a fantastic year ahead! 🌟 #WeAreHornetsWeAreOne #BackToSchool

The first full week of school at TC Howe Middle School included locker assignments, volleyball tryouts, student announcements, and building relationships. Here’s to a fantastic year ahead! 🌟 #WeAreHornetsWeAreOne #BackToSchool