🌟 Daily Difference Maker: Graham 🌟
Oak Grove ES 4th-grader Graham makes a difference through kindness & a willingness to help others. His positive spirit strengthens his school community.
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🌟 Daily Difference Maker: Noah 🌟
Lakeside HS senior Noah leads by example in the classroom and on the field, showing what it means to lead with purpose and consistency.
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🌟 Daily Difference Maker: Ayden 🌟
AMHS senior Ayden leads with integrity & focus while encouraging his peers to stay on track. He co-hosts The Lunchroom Season 3!
▶️ Episode 1: youtu.be/blj74UGsap4
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🌟 Daily Difference Maker: Alicia 🌟
Brought to you by #DSTV🎬!
Arabia Mountain HS senior Alicia leads as Senior Class Pres. while training to become an automotive technician. And she co-hosts The Lunchroom!
▶️ Episode 1 now on YouTube @dekalbschools
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🌟 Daily Difference Maker: Anela 🌟
Lakeside HS senior Anela is focused on creating positive environments in her school & community.
She plans to major in PolySci & continue making a difference in the lives of others.
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🌟 Daily Difference Maker: Caleb 🌟
Caleb, a 3rd grade student at McNair Discovery Learning Academy, enjoys technology and spending time with his friends.
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🌟 Daily Difference Maker: Rosario 🌟
Lakeside HS senior Rosario says leadership means listening & making sure every voice is heard.
As a JROTC cadet, she works to support her school community & plans to major in education at the University of North GA.
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🌟 Daily Difference Maker: Ivan 🌟
“When I grow up, I want to be a college educator… like George Washington Carver.”
Ivan, a 3rd-grade student at McNair DLA, says his favorite part of school is the teachers who help students learn & grow.
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🌟 Daily Difference Maker: Kawahe 🌟
Kawahe, a 2nd grade student at McNair Discovery Learning Academy, says he loves learning at school and appreciates the way his teachers help students understand new things.
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🌟 Daily Difference Maker: Terri Webb 🌟
IT Manager Terri Webb helps advance teaching and learning through technology across #DCSD.
Her leadership supports educators, students, and initiatives like the DCSD Tech Competition and Cyber Champions program.
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🌟 Daily Difference Maker: Nevaeh 🌟
“I love science, and when I grow up, I want to be an astrophysicist”
Nevaeh, a 4th-grade student at McNair Discovery Learning Academy, loves learning new things, especially science.
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🌟 Daily Difference Maker: John Jewett 🌟
Regional Facility Manager John Jewett connects facilities teams, capital project staff, & local fire departments to strengthen safety & coordination across our schools.
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🎉 SHOUTOUT to Keith Smith @bkfromtherock.bsky.social, one of our newest Bluesky followers who will receive an official DCSD Difference Maker Swag Bag! 🎉
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🌟 Daily Difference Maker: Sherry Griffith 🌟
At Bethune Middle, Ms. Griffith empowers student leaders through programs like GEM Leadership and Student Health Advocates while strengthening school culture and wellness.
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🌟 Daily Difference Maker: Felecia Avila-Frayall 🌟
At Arabia Mountain HS, Felecia Avila-Frayall has helped transform the school’s culture while mentoring young leaders through the DIVAS program & National Honor Society.
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🌟 Daily Difference Maker: Felicia Powell 🌟
Ms. Powell, part of the IT team at Towers HS, is someone the entire building can count on. She supports students, staff, and her community while also being legally blind.
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🌟 Daily Difference Maker: Dr. Bianca Croutch’s leadership contributed to a 15.16-point CCRPI increase in science at Tucker MS. By embedding SEL into instruction, she reduced behavioral referrals by 60% in her classroom.
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🎉 CONGRATS to our next #DailyDifferenceMakers Swag Bag Winner! 🎉
SHOUTOUT to Nikki Leigh Conway, one of our newest IG followers who will receive an official Difference Maker Swag Bag.
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🌟🎶 Difference Maker: Anthony Pickard III, MLK Director of Bands
From daily rehearsals to parades in Chicago, he gives students real opportunities and connects them to scholarships and future pathways. His presence at MLK reminds students they matter.
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Ms. Kathryn Oliver-Wierwille is a Daily Difference Maker at Laurel Ridge Elementary.
Her SEL lessons, Lunch Bunch groups, and student leadership work help students feel supported and confident.
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🍎 Daily Difference Maker: Magdalena Smolinskakline
A Montclair ES EIP math teacher who supports students with targeted interventions, collaboration, and encouragement that builds real confidence and growth.
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🌟 Daily Difference Maker Spotlight: Winner 🌟
Winner is an 8th-grader at Salem Middle who leads with empathy. She encourages her peers to speak up, listens with care, and helps others work through challenges together.
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🌟 Daily Difference Maker Spotlight: Benaicia 🌟
Benaicia is a 5th-grader at Chapel Hill ES who believes leadership means helping others with kindness & respect. She enjoys welcoming new friends and building connections.
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🌟 Daily Difference Maker Spotlight: Jordyn 🌟
Jordyn is an 8th-grader at Columbia MS with plans to pursue a pre-med pathway and become a surgeon. She also believes in resolving challenges through communication and support.
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🌟 Daily Difference Maker Spotlight: Johntavious 🌟
Johntavious is an 8th-grader at Columbia MS with goals of attending Southern University. He believes kindness matters because you never know what someone is facing.
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🎉 CONGRATS to our new Swag Bag winner, Ashia Hayes! She is one of our newest Twitter/X followers and was selected to receive an official DCSD Difference Maker Swag Bag.
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🌟 Daily Difference Maker Spotlight: Akosua 🌟
Akosua is a 12th-grader at Tucker HS who discovered her passion for patient care after a summer research program at Emory. She is now exploring a future in pediatrics.
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🌟 Daily Difference Maker Spotlight: Luca 🌟
Luca is a 5th-grade student at Midvale ES who loves storytelling & hopes to become a children’s author. He believes leadership means collaborating & respecting others.
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🌟 Daily Difference Maker Spotlight: Ikram 🌟
Ikram is an 8th-grade student at Champion Theme MS enrolled in advanced math with hopes of entering the medical field. She values learning, service & building inclusive spaces.
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🌟 Daily Difference Maker Spotlight: Miracle 🌟
Miracle is a 5th-grader at Stone Mountain ES who loves math and wants schools to offer more clubs so students can explore interests & connect with others.
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