David Persley

Christ Follower. Husband, Father, Innovator. Proud @UWMadison, @PosseFoundation, & @NWMOState Alum. Music/Basketball Nerd 🎵🏀

[David Persley @dpersley]

@youkhna @minimalcompany @Its_Dr_KBP

[Andre @Youkhna]

Final days!

2 Minimal Phones up for grabs.

One for you. One for someone who needs to unplug.
Winner announced Monday. Don’t say I didn’t warn you.

How to enter:
1️⃣ Follow
2️⃣ Like + RT
3️⃣ Tag who’s getting the second one

Let’s finish strong.

[David Persley @dpersley]

Hey Twitter Fam! Please consider vote and RT for my brilliant wife Kirsten's (@Its_Dr_KBP) SXSW propsoal that she was named a semi-finalist for! This would be amazing opportunity for her as she plans to launch her related book later this year. Thanks! https://t.co/0P7TfsphFa

[NKC Schools Catalyst @NKCSCatalyst]

For Catalyst College Tours Day 3 (yesterday) we made our way East to visit The University of Chicago. A huge thank to @UChicago for giving our students on a tour, info sessions, and a delicious lunch and dinner in their beautiful dining commons! (@uchicagodining)

[NKC Schools Catalyst @NKCSCatalyst]

Catalyst College Tours Day 2 is a wrap! A huge thank you to @GrinnellCollege for providing an awesome, immersive experience to our Scholars! Grinnell students and admissions staff took time to eat lunch with students, give campus tours and info sessions, and host a student panel!

[NKC Schools Catalyst @NKCSCatalyst]

Day 1 of Catalyst College Tours 2023 is officially a wrap! Scholars had an amazing experience visiting top Minnesota colleges, engaging with students & admissions officers. A huge thank you to @Macalester College and @CarletonCollege for their hospitality! Off to Iowa tomorrow!

[Susan Hiland @susanhiland]

Hey '23 grads!🎓@NKCSchools invites you to @TShotzKC today for Graduate Kickstart! Colleges, trades and employers are on hand to help with after graduation plans. Thank you @PatMcGFox4KC @fox4kc for spreading the news!
@SGilliland2020 @NKCS_CCR

[David Persley @dpersley]

Grateful to serve exceptional students like these who are trailblazing a path to redefine what's possible for their peers, families, and communities! #MakingItPossible

[NKC Schools Catalyst @NKCSCatalyst]

We recently celebrated our very first graduating cohort of Catalyst Scholars! These 33 exceptional seniors across our four high schools (@NorthtownNews, @Northmen_OPHS, @SHSFalcons, @Tonka_News) will be attending colleges nationwide, earning over $2.5 million in scholarships!

[David Persley @dpersley]

Humbled to work with these amazing students! The first ever 2022 #CatalystCollegeTours was a huge success. Special shoutout to co-leader @kristenbarton8 who made the trip even more impactful for our students! Immersive, hands-on exposure like this makes #CollegeAccess possible 🎓

[NKC Schools Catalyst @NKCSCatalyst]

And that's a wrap for our #CatalystCollegeTours! Thanks again to all the amazing Boston and Philly area colleges who were such gracious hosts. This experience is something our students will never forget!

[NKC Schools Catalyst @NKCSCatalyst]

That wraps up a second amazing day of #CatalystCollegeTours! Thank you to @Harvard University Admissions and @BU_Tweets (Boston University) for sharing their campuses and knowledge with our scholars!

[NKCNEA @NKCNEA1]

Supporting high performing and historically underrepresented students in attending highly selective graduate and undergraduate programs, @dpersley presents on the @NKCSCatalyst program

[David Persley @dpersley]

@BrianMercerNKC @Commitd2Equity @NKCSCatalyst The feeling is mutual, @BrianMercerNKC! I suspect it is only a matter of time. 🙂 Thanks for your support of the program! 🙏🏾

[NKC Schools @NKCSchools]

You’re invited! On April 12, NKC Schools will host a Community Hiring Fair. Featuring over 70 companies and organizations from across Kansas City, the event is open to anyone ages 18 and older.
✅ Register by April 1: https://t.co/RYeQmxEUwq

[David Persley @dpersley]

I could not be more proud and excited for these @NKCSchools juniors. Their perservance is an inspiration. More hard work awaits but it will be more than worth it when the college admissions letters begin rolling in this time next year! Congratulations to these amazing students!

[NKC Schools Catalyst @NKCSCatalyst]

Today, we welcomed/celebrated our very first NKCS Class of 2023 Cohorts! Congratulations to these 33 amazing college-bound juniors across our four high schools! (@NorthtownNews, @Northmen_OPHS, @SHSFalcons, @Tonka_News)
They are an embodiment of academic and personal excellence!

[NKC Schools Catalyst @NKCSCatalyst]

🚨CATALYST APP FINAL REMINDER🚨 (@NKCSchools, @NorthtownNews, @Northmen_OPHS, @TonkaNation, @SHSFalcons)
11th Graders! Only 36 hours remain for your to submit application! (Deadline is Wed 11/10 @ 11:59pm) You can start/return to your application at: https://t.co/n8rd7Bikwj

[NKC Schools Catalyst @NKCSCatalyst]

🚨ATTENTION CATALYST APPLICANTS🚨 (@NKCSchools, @NorthtownNews, @Northmen_OPHS, @TonkaNation, @SHSFalcons)
The 11th Grade Fall Application deadline has been extended to Wednesday, November 10th at 11:59pm! You can start/return to your application at: https://t.co/wWXdVhs46z

[Dr. Dara Evans @DrDaraEvans]

Thank you @dpersley for sharing w/ our AVID 10 & AVID 11 about @NKCSCatalyst & your educational journey!🎓We are still in awe that that our students have been given this amazing college opportunity to pursue! 🤩 @NorthtownNews @NKCHSDrewWhite

[NKC Schools Catalyst @NKCSCatalyst]

🚨Today, the Catalyst Fall Application goes LIVE for eligible Juniors across our four @NKCSchools High Schools! (@NorthtownNews, @TonkaNation, @SHSFalcons, @Northmen_OPHS) Please share/like/RT & spread the word with students/families! Learn more/apply at https://t.co/m4mf9EXGFB

[NKC Schools Catalyst @NKCSCatalyst]

Happy #NKC1stDay to our wonderful @NKCSchools students! A special shoutout to our high school staff - @TonkaNation, @SHSFalcons, @OakPark, & @Northmen_OPHS. Thank you for the amazing work you do!

[David Persley @dpersley]

Humbled and thrilled for the opportunity to serve students within a fantastic district! @NKCSchools

[NKC Schools @NKCSchools]

The Board of Education has approved the appointment of several administrators for 2021-22. We are looking forward to their leadership as we begin the upcoming school year! #NKCChampions