Maggie Nelms

AVID Coordinator and elective teacher at Crabapple Middle School. Thankful for the calling of being an educator!

[Maggie Nelms @nelmsclass]

I’ve slacked on posting this year! In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I’m taking a moment to express my gratitude for tutorials. The confidence, critical thinking skills, and impact on sts overall success is unmatched. I needed this when I was a student. Proud of these scholars!

[Maggie Nelms @nelmsclass]

These inquisitive and collaborative @AVID4College scholars knocked it out of the park when I asked them to demonstrate an exemplar tutorial for our FCS AVID middle school teachers! Zero rehearsing, totally authentic, and incredible high-level thinking skills! @CMShuskypride

[Maggie Nelms @nelmsclass]

Tons of fun tonight at Main Event, celebrating my AVID 8th graders with one final hoorah before they head off to high school! It’s been an amazing 2 years together and I love them so much! @CMShuskypride @EricaFox_EdD

[Maggie Nelms @nelmsclass]

What an awesome day learning about all the careers that are enveloped within nuclear energy. The kids got amazing advice about trades and college majors plus the future of nuclear power in the world! Thank you, Mr. Magnuson! @CMShuskypride @EricaFox_EdD @AVID4College

[Maggie Nelms @nelmsclass]

So cool! It was so exciting to learn from Mrs. Earman about the career of midwifery! Boys and girls were equally engaged as they explored another healthcare career path! @CMShuskypride @AVID4College

[Maggie Nelms @nelmsclass]

@AVID4College students value community service! We love sustaining the CMS Organic Learn & Serve garden which feeds our HHH familes, under the guidance of our tutor and master gardener, Ms. Fallon 💙@CMShuskypride

[Maggie Nelms @nelmsclass]

We thoroughly enjoyed our experience with UGA’s Compass program for highly-motivated, college-bound 8th graders. Beautiful day full of opportunity knowledge! @CMShuskypride @AVID4College

[Maggie Nelms @nelmsclass]

Phase 2 of AVID’s critical reading process, involves numbering the paragraphs, putting a ⭐️ next to the author’s claim, highlighting evidence, and underlining reasoning, in order to prepare for more thoughtful and accurate writing. So helpful to student learning! @CMShuskypride

[Maggie Nelms @nelmsclass]

@CampCreekMiddle @CCMPrincipal Congratulations, Mrs. Rainey!!

[Maggie Nelms @nelmsclass]

@FultonCoSchools @FCSSuptLooney @Creekside_High @DrTAGAwak Thank you to @RakoMorrissey for bringing @AVID4College to Crabapple Middle School! Thank you for this opportunity to share about the incredible AVID system @EricaFox_EdD !

[FultonCountySchools @FultonCoSchools]

In Let’s Talk Schools Episode 14, @FCSSuptLooney chats w/AVID Teacher @nelmsclass & @Creekside_High Principal @DrTAGAwak about how we’re preparing every student to thrive in college, careers, and beyond!
https://t.co/lJrBgo3mJk

#FCSLTSS4 #FCSLTS #FCSnews #FultonCountySchools

[Maggie Nelms @nelmsclass]

AVID students learn the value of planning & advocating for themselves to take advantage of opportunities after HS and achieve goals. I’m proud of the level of rigor, attention to mental health and balance, and thoughtfulness that went into creating their 4-year course plans!

[Maggie Nelms @nelmsclass]

@EricaFox_EdD @AVID4College @FultonCoSchools @FultonZone5 @RebeccaSWms That’s right!

[Maggie Nelms @nelmsclass]

Such a fun day at Georgia State University with @AVID4College 7th graders!

[Maggie Nelms @nelmsclass]

It’s Tutorial Tuesday @CMShuskypride AVID! I love observing the critical thinking skills and collaboration that @AVID4College students utilize to support one another as they break down their points of confusion in all subjects.

[Maggie Nelms @nelmsclass]

Thank you @coleweav for being an inspiration and role model! Nothing better than former students returning to share steps they’ve taken to achieve college and athletic success! Wide receiver for Miami University, full ride scholarship, and NIL player! Living the AVID dream!

[Maggie Nelms @nelmsclass]

So excited about the new Accelerated Career Diploma program being offered at North Springs next year! What a great option for students to be certified in a trade, graduate with a HS diploma, and an associate’s degree for FREE! Way to go FCS for creating this opportunity!

[Maggie Nelms @nelmsclass]

Thank you to Ms. Daniel and her AVID seniors for teaching CMS 8th graders about the importance of AVID in HS. These 3 were part of the inaugural AVID class at CMS! I’m so proud of them and their success as they prepare to head off to college! Full circle moment ❤️

[Maggie Nelms @nelmsclass]

It’s always wonderful when former students come back to share their educational and career journey with current students. @AVID4College 7th graders loved learning about law enforcement careers from the very passionate Officer Wright!

[Maggie Nelms @nelmsclass]

What a treat it was to see AVID strategies in the elementary setting! They were learning about taking 2 & 3 column notes and kindergartens were participating in Philosophical Chairs! I can only imagine what an advantage they will have when they head off to middle school.

[Erica Fox, Ed.D @EricaFox_EdD]

AVID Coordinators examined PSAT data, explored AVID Elementary, discussed recruitment strategies, & determined next steps to move their Site Teams forward in support of student success. The Coordinators have truly become a family, enhancing AVID for students across FCS!