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DeborahKennyHVA

  1. For those who asked about the title of my new book #BornToRise. Title inspired by school song written by @JohnLegend: bit.ly/JSvfaL
  2. Family gathered for my daughter’s graduation. Two Kenny kids graduated, one to go! (PHOTOS) on.fb.me/Ll5A5N
  3. WATCH @realhughjackman interviewing to become a teacher at HVA (hilarious new video): on.fb.me/JYFWFR
  4. A beautiful night! Thanks @katiecouric @RealHughJackman @jason_mraz @questlove @theroots @MsAmberPRiley and all our supporters.
  5. Taping an interview today with @BWilliams for @RockCenterNBC on how HVA brings out teacher passion and performance – tune in June 6.
  6. Tomorrow is our 2012 Benefit. Congrats to @RealHughJackman, Deborra-Lee, and the Ochs. We love you guys!
  7. Thank you @FortuneMPW - important that we women use our power to eradicate educational inequity
  8. Woke up this morning to find “Born to Rise” is the #1 book on the Best Seller list in its category on Amazon: amzn.to/zaUDqH
  9. Fabulous new HVA website with some surprises. Check it out! harlemvillageacademies.org
  10. @howiewolf Thanks Howard! So sweet!
  11. Happy Mother's Day to my mom and to everyone's mom! on.fb.me/Jadspi
  12. Got first copy of my book-excited! How to fix public education + my personal story. Order @ amzn.to/zaUDqH or bit.ly/JaaY0A
  13. It's teacher appreciation week and teachers have the most important job in the world. #ThankATeacher today! on.fb.me/JevmIu
  14. Disagree w Times op-ed on parent accountability. As schools we need to engage, support and listen to our parents. nyti.ms/IJBdrx
  15. Congrats HVA High Actor's Workshop--amazing performance! on.fb.me/J5ppz2
  16. Teachers and students dressed as twins this week. Why? Just for fun! on.fb.me/KA5JlC
  17. You can see it on their faces, from their smiles, in their eyes--state tests are done! on.fb.me/JMxQjP
  18. Thank you @Oprah and @GayleKing for an incredibly inspiring evening - your OWLAG grads will go on to change the world: on.fb.me/IS27MO
  19. The bear is after my new HVA sweatshirt (photo on Facebook): on.fb.me/I4hmQT
  20. @NYtimes op-ed: No need to choose between love of literature & basic skills. Teach above not to the test! nyti.ms/IHNGKp