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Thanks to @mayorkincannon’s Chief of Staff @davidb Thanks to @mayorkincannon’s Chief of Staff @davidbrace1 for dropping by the Ujima Clubhouse today. He talked to us about pursuing education, choosing a career, and what it’s like to work for the city. And he shared some thoughts from his experience about what makes a good teammate and a great leader.
This week we worked on savoring in our session wit This week we worked on savoring in our session with Dr. Kai and @utkschool_psych.  Great interaction and insights! ⚽️
Senior Night at AE! ❤️🩵 Senior Night at AE! ❤️🩵
The “Green School” legacy dates back to 1909, orig The “Green School” legacy dates back to 1909, originally created to serve Black students during segregation. Today it is Knox County’s only elementary STEAM magnet program. Green is still majority minority, with a growing immigrant and refugee population. Our team comes each Friday to work with the older students, teaching them Ujima core values and basic soccer skills, and leading them in structured play time. We’re grateful for this opportunity and this team! #EastKnoxRising
@laurent_igi played in his last home match last ni @laurent_igi played in his last home match last night. #6 Bearden only needed 9 men to beat #8 Farragut 3-1.
Stephanie Watson, a 5th grade teacher at Green Mag Stephanie Watson, a 5th grade teacher at Green Magnet, took some time out of her day to tell us more about her school and the impact Ujima is having there. #EastKnoxRising

     

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