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Proud Academic Dean at THE General Marshall Middle School on a relentless mission to provide limitless opportunities for ALL students. ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ–ค

Joined August 2015
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Leadership Team is back in action yโ€™all! ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ’ฏ Taking a brain break from magic making to stop and smell the rosemary! Check out the new seating for our kiddos to enjoy our outdoor space! @Secondary_AISD @WeAreAISD
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Came by to shoot some hoops with my mentees at @GMMS_AISD during lunch today. Shout-out to these amazing leaders @JordanCBenson @MKenderEDU that light up the world in the staff experience at @GMMS_AISD @AustinISD @Secondary_AISD @WeAreAISD
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ICONS! ๐Ÿ‘‘๐Ÿ‘‘๐Ÿงก๐Ÿงก
We had so much fun with @TexasACE_C science club yesterday @DobieATX with the students dissecting a heart. Thanks Ms Frederick for the invite. #DobiePride #AISDJoy @RoxanneWalker77
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The absolute best way to end the week. Love this place, love these humans, love my fRAM ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’š
Our 1st House Assembly hosted by Team Reveur was a blast!! JOY was evident through Student & Staff PRIDE Values Awards, team builders, and friendly competition among houses! 4 Houses, 1 fRAMily! ๐Ÿซถ๐Ÿ–คโค๏ธ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’™ PS all ๐Ÿ“ธ taken by our students! @Secondary_AISD
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Our 1st House Assembly hosted by Team Reveur was a blast!! JOY was evident through Student & Staff PRIDE Values Awards, team builders, and friendly competition among houses! 4 Houses, 1 fRAMily! ๐Ÿซถ๐Ÿ–คโค๏ธ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’™ PS all ๐Ÿ“ธ taken by our students! @Secondary_AISD
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Join our Parent Support Specialist tomorrow on campus or via zoom for a Tools for Success watch party! We will be learning about AISD Attendance Matters! See you there!
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Been waiting 365 for this! Last year I would watch these scholars play ALL the sports in our courtyard in the mornings, during lunch, after school. I would make it a point to show them the trophy case THEY would soon fill. Excellence in full display ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’™โœจ
๐Ÿ†๐ŸŽ‰ Introducing our 1st ever General Marshall Middle School athletic teamsโ€ฆ 2 WEEKS STRAIGHT UNDEFEATED in both volleyball and football! ๐Ÿ๐Ÿˆ Our Rams are making history! Keep up the amazing work, and let's keep that momentum going! ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ #RamsReady ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ–ค @Secondary_AISD
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When youโ€™re so aligned that even your outfits are in sync ๐Ÿ˜Ž ๐Ÿ‘ฏโ€โ™€๏ธ Thanks for being our paparazzi @mattmooreedu ๐Ÿ“ธ
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1st day! I saw @MKenderEDUโ€™s 1st day as Academic Dean (& baby pic in the Superintendentโ€™s email?!โค๏ธ), a brilliant student bringing the positivity & young ppl I missed a lot who asked ME for an AM pic but did THIS to me in the PM.๐Ÿ˜‚ This work is so good, yall. Letโ€™s go day 2!๐ŸคŽ
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Love my sweet sweet fRAM ๐Ÿฅน๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ–ค
Yesterday, our GMMS staff finished up beginning of the year prep so that we could open our doors to both sixth AND seventh grade today. What a summer of prep, and what a first day!! #RamsPRIDE @Secondary_AISD @AustinISD
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Hands down one of my favorite traditions we have here @GMMS_AISD. Thank you @AISD_Frankie and @apa1906NETwork for making our 1st Day of school extra special for our kiddos ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ–ค
2nd Annual @GMMS_AISD First Day of School with Alpha's @apa1906NETwork. It was a joy to welcome the students on the first day of school. Pictured is Mrs. Marshall. @JordanCBenson @MrSmithTxEdu @Secondary_AISD
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Thank you @GMMS_AISD for us today. Brother Dr. General Garwood Marshall would be proud.
Thank you to @AISD_Frankie and THE @apa1906NETwork leaders who high fived and celebrated EVERY student who walked through the front gates @GMMS_AISD Mrs. Marshall put our middle schoolers worries at ease with her bright smile and peaceful energy. #marshalljoy @Secondary_AISD
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2nd Annual @GMMS_AISD First Day of School with Alpha's @apa1906NETwork. It was a joy to welcome the students on the first day of school. Pictured is Mrs. Marshall. @JordanCBenson @MrSmithTxEdu @Secondary_AISD
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YALL! Our niblingsโ€™ 1st day gets me every year! Spot the โ€˜teacherโ€™?!๐Ÿฅน Itโ€™s also a yearly reminder that our โ€œbigโ€ kids are prepping for their 1st day w the same anticipation & nerves.. just looks a little different! Canโ€™t wait to see all 1500+ @AustinCrockett 1st day faces!๐ŸคŽ๐Ÿ’›
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We're so excited to celebrate the inaugural AVID Day on August 30, 2024! Join us by declaring what your #AVIDImpact will be in the 2024โ€“2025 school year. Download our AVID Impact Toolkit to get started: bit.ly/3wkoflU
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Rockstar APs @KendallOmick & @mattmooreedu always know the assignment ๐Ÿ˜Ž๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’š so proud of their DEDICATION to ensuring a successful Rams Roundup orientation! @GMMS_AISD @Secondary_AISD
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๐Ÿ“ฃCalling all @apa1906NETwork grab your legacy swag! ๐Ÿคฉ
๐ŸŽ‰ Exciting News! ๐ŸŽ‰ We're thrilled to unveil our special edition GMMS PTA Spirit Shirt! ๐Ÿ‘•โœจ This shirt honors Dr. General Marshall's involvement with the amazing Alphi Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. Don't miss out! ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ–ค @apa1906NETwork bit.ly/gmmsalpha
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Big Love to @WeAreAISD @AustinISD This district is more than work, it is our home ๐Ÿซถ
Feeling thankful to my @AustinISD family. From welcoming @MKenderEDU & I with open arms ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ, to โ€œGracias Teachersโ€ signs at HQ, to making sure we had โ˜•๏ธ at the home stretch of LIโ€ฆ youโ€™ve been home from day 1. Together, we really can do anything.. and we WILL. #thisisourstory24
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Spotted in the wild! @BigRedAISD snapped a pic with @MKenderEDU and me! ๐Ÿคฉ @GMMS_AISD
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๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ“ Hey fRAMily! Ready to kick off the school year? Being "Rams Ready" means having your supplies each day! Check out our school supply list below! Need help getting supplies? Reach out to your grade level counselor. Letโ€™s make this year amazing! ๐ŸŽ’๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’š
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