Marla M. Wicker

Bearing all, believing all, hoping all, enduring all...HIU '99, UNC-Chapel Hill '01, SLP💚💕

[Marla M. Wicker @marla_wicker]

@JermaineLPorter Congratulations!!

[Mellotta Hill @mellottahill1]

Yesterday 2 faithful educators transitioned to their eternal home -
Well Done- Mr. Joseph Washington & Mr. Lonnie McAllister 🙏🏾🌹

[Tom Lemming @LemmingReport]

Very impressed with Lonnie McAllister 5'10" 170 defensive back from Washington DC Gonzaga Prep. Class of 2025 he is a quick twitch athlete and a terrific kick returner. Shows great ball skills, is very physical and plays smart. 4.0 GPA. Big-time talent.@ljmcallisterr

[Tom Lemming @LemmingReport]

Another area of powerhouse is Gonzaga high school in Washington DC led by their terrific head coach Randy Trivers. coach Trivers has been developing big time ball players for quite a while including 2022 Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams and tackle Olu Fashanu.

[Marla M. Wicker @marla_wicker]

Lord, I don’t know where you are taking me; I only know that I want to be led by you. #psalm62

[Marla M. Wicker @marla_wicker]

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[Tom Hatch @tomhatch4unc]

Posted with permission of Cumberland County Schools Associate Superintendent of HR Ruben Reyes:

“So, in the next few days we will have a state budget that falls short in many ways. The General Assembly, armed with a multibillion dollar surplus, had the ability to make a positive impact across our state, but whiffed. Unfortunately, this budget continues the systematic dismantling of public education in NC. Just a few highlights below of the dismantling over the last decade.

Our front line state workers and teachers were once again short changed in the budget. No wonder why teachers and other school workers are fleeing the profession in droves. As a state we rank 34th in the nation for average teacher pay and 46th for beginning teacher pay. While this budget makes a modest improvement for beginning teacher pay (maybe we will get out of the 40’s) but the most experienced teachers will see a whopping $110 a month increase. Who is going to be here to support and train the next generation of educators? In 15 years will we even have career educators any more?

It is pitiful to hear stories every day about teachers quitting something they love because they can’t afford to pay their rent. I heard 2 stories like this just today. No wonder why there has been a 30% decrease in Ed program enrollment in NC over the last decade and a more than 50% decrease in UNC system Ed program enrollment.

PS…This is not a local issue. Our Board of Education has done a wonderful job with supporting the staff here in CCS and are doing everything they can to supplement salaries where the state has fallen short. However, they are limited in what they can do because the majority of our funding comes from the state.

PSS…If you’re not an educator and want to see what they do daily come substitute for a day. I’ll even pay you $113 for your time. “

#ExperienceMatters

[Tom Hatch @tomhatch4unc]

And that’s a wrap folks. The majority in the NCGA had a chance to do right by increasing funding to public education instead the NC budget expands private school vouchers, gives a 4% pay raise, and strips power from State Board of Education. The challenges facing NC Public Schools will continue to increase. 2024 can’t get here fast enough to elect people who will support our public schools!
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[Marla M. Wicker @marla_wicker]

@Davidow86317088 @CalltoActivism Sending my prayer of comfort to you.

[NC Newsline | @ncnewsline.bsky.social @NCNewsline]

Cumberland County pastor: North Carolina should keep its pistol permit law https://t.co/9hXAprrjGI via @ncpolicywatch #ncpol #ncga #ncgov #guns #PistolPermit @NCGV

[NowThis Impact @nowthisimpact]

The kids are alright: Watch this Florida elementary school classroom use a remix of Kid Cudi’s ’Day ‘n’ Nite’ to learn about the Earth’s rotational cycles

[Marla M. Wicker @marla_wicker]

@dejathejovian I was thinking the EXACT same thing!

[Marla M. Wicker @marla_wicker]

@NCCUAthletics @NCCU_Football @CelebrationBowl Congratulations Coach! So proud!

[Thee Dr. 👑 @iam_herrrrr]

Deion Sanders and his coaching staff literally spent the last 2 weeks recruiting for & flying to Colorado. He failed these young men. He distracted them and killed their spirit. Jackson State deserved better. #CelebrationBowl

[Draft @KingDraftMusic]

National Religious Training School and Chautauqua
North Carolina College for Negroes
North Carolina Central University

Just in case anybody was wondering who was hosting the Deion Sanders farewell party.

S/O Trei Oliver! BIG WIN! CHAMPIONS!!!!!

GET FAMILIAR!!!!!!!!

[Marla M. Wicker @marla_wicker]

#jsu You gotta take this L today!! #byeeee

[Marla M. Wicker @marla_wicker]

Wish new officials could be put in for overtime in the #CelebrationBowl

[Marla M. Wicker @marla_wicker]

Booooommmmmmbbbbbb squad!!!!! @BronzeBomber

[Marla M. Wicker @marla_wicker]

I asked God to share w/me thoughts God had ref: my prayers. I was left w/“Allow the ME in you sustain you.” I’m working on floating. Instead of allowing myself to succumb to the sensation of sinking in all of my responsibilities, I’m going to float in God’s love & presence.#heal

[Dr. Stefanie Shook @StefanieShook10]

Great opportunity for families that need assistance for their child in reading.