Ilana Simhon

Harriet Tubman ES Principal Intern

[MCPS @MCPS]

Harriet R. Tubman Elementary School welcomed historian Anthony Cohen, marking the nation’s 250th anniversary by walking to Canada with a Harriet Tubman statue. He shared insights on the journey to freedom, and students had the chance to visit the statue.

[Ilana Simhon @Simhon_MCPS]

So honored and excited to serve the Fox Chapel community!

[MCPS @MCPS]

Ilana N. Simhon, principal, Fox Chapel Elementary School

[Harriet R. Tubman Elementary School @HarrietTubmanES]

Ty the Tiger was excited to welcome our students back to school today after the extended closure! Quarter 3 has started strong!

[Hyun Yoo @TubmanCSL]

Full house @HarrietTubmanES this morning for our VIP & Me Breakfast! Our Tigers enjoyed a special morning together with a very important person in their lives. We loved celebrating all the special stars in our Tigers’ lives! @CSconnect_MCPS @MCPS

[Tatiana Pineda @taty_pineda1]

VIP+Me Breakfast at @HarrietTubmanES 🐯💙
A joyful morning of family connection, breakfast, prizes, and memories.
Thank you @TubmanCSL @Simhon_MCPS and the Tubman Tigers staff for every thoughtful detail that made this event so special!

[Tatiana Pineda @taty_pineda1]

Winter Staff Appreciation Day 💙🧡🐯
This morning, @HarrietTubmanES staff enjoyed a delicious breakfast from the Tubman Tigers PTA, as a heartfelt Thank You-for always going above and beyond for every child, every day.

[Dr. Cavena Griffith @CavenaGriffith]

Not sure why there was so much excitement in the building on Friday when we walked by 🤷🏽‍♀️. Just your average twin day with the coolest admin team! @Simhon_MCPS!

[Harriet R. Tubman Elementary School @HarrietTubmanES]

Thank you to our team members at Tubman and @UpCountyHub, @Yamilrx, @SidneyKatz4MC for the collaboration in ensuring last night’s family market was a success! @Simhon_MCPS @TubmanCSL @CavenaGriffith

[Ilana Simhon @Simhon_MCPS]

Our teachers engaged in meaningful professional learning at our staff meeting yesterday afternoon. Learning various types of scaffolds to support our students! @HarrietTubmanES

[Ilana Simhon @Simhon_MCPS]

Back-to-School Night was a huge success!! Pizza dinner, resources, interactive activities, the book fair and visiting classrooms🧡 @HarrietTubmanES

[Harriet R. Tubman Elementary School @HarrietTubmanES]

Transition Day+New Caregiver Breakfast+Open House+Back To School Party= A day of #ThrivingTogether thanks to #TeamTubman 🪴💙🧡 @CavenaGriffith @Simhon_MCPS @TubmanCSL

[Harriet R. Tubman Elementary School @HarrietTubmanES]

What an amazing week together! Targeted whole staff and team specific learning, recognitions, and our annual staff BBQ! We can’t wait to see our students next week! #thrivingtogether 🪴💙🧡

[Dr. Cavena Griffith @CavenaGriffith]

Our core team is connecting and ready for an amazing year at @HarrietTubmanES! @Simhon_MCPS @TubmanSDT @TubmanES_RS

[Ilana Simhon @Simhon_MCPS]

@CavenaGriffith @HarrietTubmanES @TubmanSDT @TubmanES_RS Such great bonding for HTES core team!

[Harriet R. Tubman Elementary School @HarrietTubmanES]

Day 3 of ILT elevated math achievement, special education leader learning, and of course, team building! #thrivingtogether 🪴 @TubmanSDT @Simhon_MCPS

[Harriet R. Tubman Elementary School @HarrietTubmanES]

Day 2 of ILT brought a change of venue as we unpacked literacy. We are so thankful for our partners at DFNS @eathealthy_MCPS for welcoming us to the building and for showing us the INCREDIBLE work that goes into feeding students each day! #thrivingtogether 🪴 @TubmanES_RS

[Harriet R. Tubman Elementary School @HarrietTubmanES]

Day 1 of ILT: Vision. Norms. Asset based leading for the success of our Emergent Multilingual Learners.
Setting the stage for a wonderful year ahead! #thrivingtogether 🪴@CavenaGriffith @Simhon_MCPS @TubmanSDT @TubmanES_RS

[Ilana Simhon @Simhon_MCPS]

Great time at our Community Pop Up Event… (until the rain started ☔️) We saw families, students and teachers; passed out popsicles and free books!! @TubmanCSL @HarrietTubmanES

[Ilana Simhon @Simhon_MCPS]

ELO field day! Indoors given the heat, but still so much fun!!

[Ilana Simhon @Simhon_MCPS]

Kindergarten toolkit family workshop today! Thank you @TubmanCSL for organizing this event and providing resources for our families! @HarrietTubmanES