Ivolyn Bonaparte _BWEL

There's only '1 me'. The joy of the Lord is my strength!
Mother, wife, lover of Christ, Educator, NC Principal Fellow (Class 26), Principal!

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@Holy__Bible1 Amen

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@thompsonb2569 Amen!

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Day 2: Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week

Our incredible staff enjoyed an “Academy Award-Winning” lunch from Texas Roadhouse—because our VIP stars deserve nothing but the very best. After all, they truly are the B.E.S.T!

#BlufordSTEM
#WeAreAI
#STARSOfOurSchool

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@RachelEdohoEket @morganstateuni You are most welcome, @RachelEdohoEket!

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Guilford Guarantee in action at @Bluford_STEM @GCSchoolsNC! ✈️

Thank you, @hondajet, for an incredible hands-on experience for our students.

Shoutout to Ms. Powell for her unwavering commitment to college & career readiness!

#BlufordIsAI #WeAreAllIn #GuilfordGuarantee

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@SoniaMatthew2 Congratulations, @SoniaMatthew2 👏🏿

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Science of Reading.
They saw firsthand how collaboration, innovative teacher leadership, and strong instructional practices are building teacher capacity and helping students learn, grow, and thrive.

#BlufordSTEM
#WeAreAllIn
#StrongLiteracyInstruction
#TeacherLeadership

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During NC Public Schools Week, Gov. @JoshStein_, @MoGreenNCDPI, Superintendent @OakleyGCS, Board Members, parents, state, and local leaders visited @Bluford_STEM @GCSchoolsNC to observe the benefits of advanced teaching roles & literacy instruction grounded in the

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SEL Week Day 2 @Bluford_STEM @GCSchoolsNC
Teamwork makes the dream work! 🏀✨
As part of our focus on relationship skills, our scholars and teachers rocked their favorite team jerseys as a reminder that being a team player matters!
#GCSSELDay
#SELDAY2026
#SELDay
@GCS_SEL_Office

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February brought some very special moments for @Bluford_STEM, including the crowning of our 2025–26 Teacher of the Year! 🎉✨
@Bluford_STEM family, please celebrate Ms. Ndasia Gerald with us as we honor her excellence and dedication. 👏🏿

#BlufordSTEM
#WeAreAllIn
#BlufordTOY

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Great things are happening @Bluford_STEM
@GCSchoolsNC. Strong literacy instruction is at the heart of what we do daily. Ms. Gerald is #Allin
https://t.co/8c1n0mmTrE

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@thompsonb2569 Amen

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Check out the latest eNews from GCS Family Academy! Learn more about the district's strategic direction survey, registration for the 2026-27 year, how to advocate for your child's education, and much more: https://t.co/vwnUS3IHsz

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@Cath0licP0dcast Amen!

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@trustgodbrah I do!

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Having student's work displayed in my office sets the tone when they come to visit.
The Principal’s office is not an "out", it's a space where learning continues @Bluford_STEM @GCSchoolsNC!

Students, you matter! Your work matters!!

#BlufordSTEM
#WeAreAllIn
#LeadingLearner

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🔧✨ The engineering design process was in full swing in Mrs. W’s 1st grade class at @Bluford_STEM @GCSchoolsNC!
Literacy + engineering = learning in action! 💡📚

#BlufordSTEM
#WeAreAllIn
#STEMinAction
#FutureEngineers

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During lunch, students proudly signed their pledges to make healthy choices and live drug-free.
We are #AllIn for healthy minds, healthy bodies, and healthy choices at @BlufordSTEMAcademy! ❤️👖

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❤️ We had an amazing time celebrating Red Ribbon Week @Bluford_STEM @GCSchoolsNC!

We kicked things off on Monday by showing out in our red shirts and jeans for our theme, “I Am a ‘Jean-ius’, I Pledge to Take Care of My Mind and Body!” 💪