Donell Underdue, Jr.

Assistant Superintendent for District Transformation & Strategic Initiatives

[Donell Underdue, Jr. @UnderdueDonell]

It is always a pleasure to be with the Dynamic @WestoverHS Leadership Team!! #WeAreCCS @D

[Donell Underdue, Jr. @UnderdueDonell]

I want to give a huge shout-out to two of our premier social workers, Ms. Siri Collins-DiPaolo and Mr. Brandon Jones at DBMS. They worked diligently to decrease the school's chronic absentee rate from 44% to 27% in 5 months! You are truly SUPERSTARS!

[Donell Underdue, Jr. @UnderdueDonell]

@HMMSVikingPride @ccssecondaryed @CumberlandCoSch So proud of your leadership and the whole HMMS family! Continue to put students first!

[Hope Mills Middle @HMMSVikingPride]

Ms. Blanding was honored to receive another recognition for HMMS “Exceeding Expected Growth” on the 2023 EOG Assessments. Way to go to the entire HMMS family! Thank you CCS School Support for your support! @ccssecondaryed @UnderdueDonell @CumberlandCoSch

[Donell Underdue, Jr. @UnderdueDonell]

@CCSSuptConnelly

[Donell Underdue, Jr. @UnderdueDonell]

I am grateful for the transformative experience with MCEL, the pinnacle of leadership development and executive coaching in my 30-year career as an educator. Being part of a coalition of esteemed educational leaders nationwide positively impacting students is an honor.

[MCEL @MCELLeaders]

Check out our convening rewind!
@HarrisonPeters @stevenmgering
@DFennoy
https://t.co/UGrIjiKOmj

[Donell Underdue, Jr. @UnderdueDonell]

Great job, Dr. Lowery presnring at the NCPAPA Fall Instructional Symposium on Educator Burnout! Prioritizing health and wellness helps in managing stress and preventing burnout.

[Westoverhigh @WestoverHS]

@DrVernonLowery shared today that @NCPrincipals are the Dream Car for so many children. But are you servicing yourself? Don’t get traded in. You are someone’s “Why”!! #Educatorburnout 🔥🔥

[xX sIXey porN 🫱🩷🫨 @Niesha_Wither]

Thank you @CumberlandCoSch, @CCSSuptConnelly, @TeachMcdonald, @PhyllisNJackson, and @UnderdueDonell for supporting @71sthighccs and @thereal71sports during tonight’s state championship game! We appreciate the support! #falconpride

[Donell Underdue, Jr. @UnderdueDonell]

So excited for Seventy-First High School's 3A State Championship Game @ Kenan Stadium. Go Falcons!

[Donell Underdue, Jr. @UnderdueDonell]

So proud of SFHS! Congratulations to Principal Witherspoon, her staff, and students. It is truly an honor to serve the SFHS family. A formidable team and a foreseeable State Championship. Go Falcons!

[Donell Underdue, Jr. @UnderdueDonell]

From the National Convening of Men of Color In Educational Leadership (MCEL) in Orlando, FL, a HUGE shoutout to Dr. Marvin Connelly, Jr., Superintendent of Cumberland County Schools in Fayetteville, NC, who was recently named the NC State Superintendent of the Year!

[Donell Underdue, Jr. @UnderdueDonell]

@BlandingRegina @CCSSuptConnelly @HMMSVikingPride @CumberlandCoSch Way to go, HMMS! An awesome family of educators who go beyond the call of duty to support children. 👏

[Donell Underdue, Jr. @UnderdueDonell]

Great first day of year-round school @EEMillerElem with their fabulous Principal @mrsgray620! You rock!

[Donell Underdue, Jr. @UnderdueDonell]

Cougar Nation is excited to welcome all new scholars to @ReidRossCougars! Administration has already completed 6th grade orientation and are ready to go. Thank you Principal Johnson for your fabulous leadership!

[Donell Underdue, Jr. @UnderdueDonell]

Just visited the first day of school at one of Cumberland County Schools' finest year-round school, Anne Chesnutt Middle. The students look great in their new uniforms. Everyone is excited to return. GO Hornets!!! Thank you, Principal Greene, for your awesome leadership!

[Donell Underdue, Jr. @UnderdueDonell]

I'm honored to share that I've been selected as a national fellow for MCEL's National Leadership Institute! I'm excited to participate in this transformative program and bring back new insights to my community. Let's make a difference in education together! #MCEL #NLI #Leadership

[Regina Blanding @BlandingRegina]

Ms. Shamburger’s 8th Grade scholars are truly engaged in this Science experiment; Physical and Chemical changes. @hmms @lindsaywhitley @HMMSVikingPride @UnderdueDonell

[Donell Underdue, Jr. @UnderdueDonell]

I'm all in to support this great cause to eradicate childhood blood cancers!

[Dr. Marvin Connelly @staugustapastor]

For my 60th birthday December 14th I'm asking all my friends and family to donate $60 to help eradicate childhood blood cancers- Below is Dr. Connelly’s fundraising page link.

https://t.co/qs9f2OhBct

Hannah Vet | Campaign Development Manager
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

[Cumberland County Schools @CumberlandCoSch]

On behalf of State Superintendent Catherine Truitt, Mr. Howard Lattimore, the State Military Consultant, presented the Purple Star Award to Cumberland County Schools for the district's commitment to serving military students and families. #CCSMilitaryStrong

[Donell Underdue, Jr. @UnderdueDonell]

Enjoy your special day, Dr. Wilson-Norman!

[Jennifer Lloyd @jenlloyd16]

Our hype team had to break out our posters one more time to wish our amazing Chief Academic Officer a Happy Birthday! Happy Birthday @DrWilsonNorman !