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Nyah Hamlett
@NyahHamlett
Believer | Wife | Mother | Public Ed CheerLEADER | Lover of Learning & the skin I’m in | Proud leadHER of @chccs | ΔΣΘ | Personal Acct | Views + Posts = My own!
Chapel Hill, NC
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    Nyah Hamlett
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    Mar 16, 2023
    Oftentimes I’m asked what a superintendent of schools does … My answer? I’m a CEO who ensures adult issues don’t get in the way of what students need. 📝 While there is a lot more to it and the role is far from easy, my happy place remains in the presence of children.
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    Nyah Hamlett
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    Jan 28, 2021
    I’ve been saying this for a long time... There is NO achievement gap without an opportunity gap! Focusing on achievement puts the onus on students while focusing on opportunities puts it on communities, educators, policies, and systems. #eggsandissues
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    Nyah Hamlett
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    Jun 23, 2020
    I recently retweeted a tweet by @HeatherTDay about straightening my hair before interviews, speaking engagements, etc. On the contrary, I recently celebrated a milestone bday & chose to practice what I preach about natural BEYOUty & confidence in who I am! #BLM #NewProfiIePic
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    Nyah Hamlett
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    Nov 25, 2020
    I’m so grateful for the warm welcome from the @chccs BOE & community who are unapologetically focused on equity, wellness, culturally responsive deeper learning, inclusive & affirming spaces & amplifying student voice. Already feeling at home & honored to serve as Superintendent.
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    Nyah Hamlett
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    Dec 7, 2021
    As I got dressed for work this morning I was reminded of a comment someone made to me a few years ago. I was told, “... you know it’s unlikely you’ll ever become a superintendent - unless it’s maybe in an urban district - with natural hair.” Let’s check the receipts ...
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    Nyah Hamlett
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    Feb 16, 2020
    Equity is not a buzz word, program, checklist, or initiative ... in order for you to drive & expand your vision, it must be embedded within every action taken and considered as you solve problems of practice. Challenge yourself to omit the word from your vocab & model the way!
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    Nyah Hamlett
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    Jan 7, 2021
    In full transparency, I’ve written many letters 4 Supts, yet today I struggled w/what the “new” Supt should say as I penned a letter to my community. I chose 2 focus on student & staff support vs. my opinion. I literally said out loud to myself, “Welcome to the Superintendency.”
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    Nyah Hamlett
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    Sep 2, 2021
    Just in case there was ever a question ... @chccs is an all hands on deck community of learners, leaders, and supporters. Phillip, the Lead Carpenter from our Operations team, put together 50+ picnic tables to support outdoor eating and learning in just two days! 🤯
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    Nyah Hamlett
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    Jun 3, 2021
    When you see school principals walking the neighborhood during dismissal time rather than in the office (or even at the bus loop), you KNOW the school community is in great hands. I love it @csharpless1 @NorthsideES 🧡💙
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    Nyah Hamlett
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    May 15, 2021
    Speak power to truth even when it seems no one is listening. It’s personal not political ... I’ve got children to raise and 12k+ beautifully diverse students to educate, support, and advocate for! 🖤✨✊🏾 #Mood4ever
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    Nyah Hamlett
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    Jan 1, 2022
    I’m pretty sure the last Kwanzaa principle of FAITH (Imani) + my shirt + my kinky, curly, wild, BEYOUtiful, multi-faceted hair in this picture may sum up my first year as superintendent 🤷🏽‍♀️
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    Nyah Hamlett
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    Jun 9, 2022
    Note to self … when you “stop by” a @chccs school on the last day, be ready for anything! I couldn’t say ‘no’ to these 5th graders who were full of excitement, their teachers (who were very convincing), or their school leaders (who gave me no choice). 🤷🏽‍♀️
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    Kirtisha Jones
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    Jun 9, 2022
    Superintendent @NyahHamlett jobs in on the @NorthsideES @5thGradeNES celebration by going down the water slide!!!! Now that's love for @chccs kids. She didn't have a single change of clothes. We 🧡 our Superintendent!!!! @chccs @NorthsideES @NESlibrary
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    Nyah Hamlett
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    May 6, 2021
    Super excited and honored to welcome Dr.@Rodney_Trice back home to @chccs ... we’ve got work to do and he’s THE ONE to walk along side me and the rest of our team to move equity from talk to action!
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    Nyah Hamlett
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    Jan 12, 2021
    We bought our youngest son the book, I AM... Positive Affirmations for Brown Boys, for Christmas. Today, I went upstairs between meetings to check on the boys and found big brother reading to little brother, having him repeat the affirmations after him. Words have power! 🖤✊🏾