Darrell Sampson, EdD, MA, LPC, NCC, NCSC (he/him)
@dctrdarrell.bsky.social
Education leader focused on equity, #LGBTQ, social-emotional wellness, & postsecondary success. Former #schoolcounselor.
Excited to begin in a new role with @pwcsnews.bsky.social starting December 1, continuing to support student wellness, belonging, and postsecondary success. #edusky #transitions www.pwcs.edu/news/2025/11...
PWCS appoints associate superintendent for student services and post-secondary success
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November 14, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Excited to begin in a new role with @pwcsnews.bsky.social starting December 1, continuing to support student wellness, belonging, and postsecondary success. #edusky #transitions www.pwcs.edu/news/2025/11...
Excited to have had an opportunity to share thoughts with Education Technology Insights on Student Services leadership and its intersection with education technology, including current opportunities and potential challenges. www.educationtechnologyinsights.com/cxoinsights/...
The Art and Architecture of Student Support
Darrell Sampson is the Executive Director of Student Services at Arlington Public Schools,
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November 12, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Excited to have had an opportunity to share thoughts with Education Technology Insights on Student Services leadership and its intersection with education technology, including current opportunities and potential challenges. www.educationtechnologyinsights.com/cxoinsights/...
This week, the @apsva.us Student Services team reflected on our current work in order to level-set with our teams to help prioritize, reinforce realistic expectations, and reassure teams that we are working towards progress versus perfection. #OneTeamOneAPS
October 9, 2025 at 11:18 PM
This week, the @apsva.us Student Services team reflected on our current work in order to level-set with our teams to help prioritize, reinforce realistic expectations, and reassure teams that we are working towards progress versus perfection. #OneTeamOneAPS
The @apsva.us College & Career Fair is taking place tonight from 6-8 pm at Thomas Jefferson Middle School. Two and four year colleges, military, and industry are represented and there to provide info and discussions with students. #OneTeamOneAPS
October 7, 2025 at 9:18 PM
The @apsva.us College & Career Fair is taking place tonight from 6-8 pm at Thomas Jefferson Middle School. Two and four year colleges, military, and industry are represented and there to provide info and discussions with students. #OneTeamOneAPS
@apsva.us Student Services leadership team took time this week to review our Gallup strengths and how they contribute to the success and impact of the whole team. We then used a data dialogue protocol to analyze our 2024-25 and identify next steps. #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #OneTeamOneAPS
September 27, 2025 at 3:34 PM
@apsva.us Student Services leadership team took time this week to review our Gallup strengths and how they contribute to the success and impact of the whole team. We then used a data dialogue protocol to analyze our 2024-25 and identify next steps. #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #OneTeamOneAPS
@apsva.us Student Services launched a focus on adult #SEL this summer with trainings for both school-based and district leaders, partnering with our #DEI team to help leaders strengthen relationships, build connections, and increasing resiliency in their teams. #gotleadership #OneTeamOneAPS
August 12, 2025 at 10:51 PM
@apsva.us Student Services launched a focus on adult #SEL this summer with trainings for both school-based and district leaders, partnering with our #DEI team to help leaders strengthen relationships, build connections, and increasing resiliency in their teams. #gotleadership #OneTeamOneAPS
How a Weekly Email to My Staff Made Me a Better District Leader #edusky www.edweek.org/leadership/o...
How a Weekly Email to My Staff Made Me a Better District Leader (Opinion)
Writing helps make sense out of what feels messy and focus us on what's most important.
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July 7, 2025 at 10:47 AM
How a Weekly Email to My Staff Made Me a Better District Leader #edusky www.edweek.org/leadership/o...
For Principals, Emotional Intelligence Is More Than Just Being ‘Nice’ www.edweek.org/leadership/o...
For Principals, Emotional Intelligence Is More Than Just Being ‘Nice’ (Opinion)
Emotions are contagious. When leaders struggle, the school environment does, too.
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June 16, 2025 at 1:29 PM
For Principals, Emotional Intelligence Is More Than Just Being ‘Nice’ www.edweek.org/leadership/o...
So excited that the @apsva.us Substance Abuse Counseling team is offering a screening of Screenagers tonight for elementary families. Elementary students who attend with their families have been able to explore the field of Emergency Medical Services with hands on activities! #OneTeamOneAPS
June 3, 2025 at 11:27 PM
So excited that the @apsva.us Substance Abuse Counseling team is offering a screening of Screenagers tonight for elementary families. Elementary students who attend with their families have been able to explore the field of Emergency Medical Services with hands on activities! #OneTeamOneAPS
High levels of engagement this morning as we in @apsva.us Student Services reflect upon our year’s data through a lens of identifying strengths and considering equity. No lulls in today’s conversations, only high levels of engagement. #OneTeamOneAPS #teamofleaders
May 30, 2025 at 3:43 PM
High levels of engagement this morning as we in @apsva.us Student Services reflect upon our year’s data through a lens of identifying strengths and considering equity. No lulls in today’s conversations, only high levels of engagement. #OneTeamOneAPS #teamofleaders
Could This Tool Make Teacher PD More Relevant? #EduSky www.edweek.org/leadership/c...
Could This Tool Make Teacher PD More Relevant?
More states are letting teachers use microcredentials—self-paced training—to fulfill license renewal requirements and get PD.
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May 27, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Could This Tool Make Teacher PD More Relevant? #EduSky www.edweek.org/leadership/c...
How to Be a Focused Leader When There’s a Lot of Noise www.edweek.org/leadership/o...
How to Be a Focused Leader When There’s a Lot of Noise (Opinion)
Burnout, attrition, absenteeism, and disengagement are key issues for schools. Here's a path forward for educators.
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May 7, 2025 at 10:45 AM
How to Be a Focused Leader When There’s a Lot of Noise www.edweek.org/leadership/o...
I am hiring! Looking for our next Coordinator, School Health! Apply at apps2.winocular.com/ArlingtonPS/... #OneTeamOneAPS
May 6, 2025 at 1:13 AM
I am hiring! Looking for our next Coordinator, School Health! Apply at apps2.winocular.com/ArlingtonPS/... #OneTeamOneAPS
So grateful to have had an opportunity to attend a presentation yesterday at Yorktown High School. The parents of one of our students killed by an intoxicated driver shared a message of taking care of each other, planning ahead, and modeling good decision making as adults. @apsva.us #OneTeamOneAPS
April 30, 2025 at 10:54 AM
So grateful to have had an opportunity to attend a presentation yesterday at Yorktown High School. The parents of one of our students killed by an intoxicated driver shared a message of taking care of each other, planning ahead, and modeling good decision making as adults. @apsva.us #OneTeamOneAPS
Studies show links between arts programs and positive academic outcomes, skills @whyy.org #EduSky whyy.org/articles/phi...
Students in arts classes outperformed those who did not take arts classes
Anecdotal evidence has shown arts-related classes lead to better grades.
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April 3, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Studies show links between arts programs and positive academic outcomes, skills @whyy.org #EduSky whyy.org/articles/phi...
YES: “This is why we should not talk about teacher staffing challenges in a generic way,” Goldhaber said, “because they are very different across different subjects and they’re different across different schools.” www.edweek.org/leadership/t... #EduSky
Teacher Shortages Are Improving—With Two Big Exceptions
New job posting data suggests staffing support needs to be targeted at particular areas.
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March 25, 2025 at 11:50 AM
YES: “This is why we should not talk about teacher staffing challenges in a generic way,” Goldhaber said, “because they are very different across different subjects and they’re different across different schools.” www.edweek.org/leadership/t... #EduSky
I’m so grateful to the @apsva.us Substance Abuse Counseling Team for their work to host an evening of sessions on substance prevention and a screening of the movie, Screenagers. A big thank you to so many of our community partners for their support. #OnePillCanKill #OneTeamOneAPS
March 21, 2025 at 12:24 AM
I’m so grateful to the @apsva.us Substance Abuse Counseling Team for their work to host an evening of sessions on substance prevention and a screening of the movie, Screenagers. A big thank you to so many of our community partners for their support. #OnePillCanKill #OneTeamOneAPS
It was great talking to School Library Journal about @apsva.us’ work in supporting positive attendance: Tackling Chronic Absenteeism, Districts Turn to School Libraries www.slj.com/story/Tackli... #EduSky
Tackling Chronic Absenteeism, Districts Turn to School Libraries
Chronic absenteeism is at an all-time high, challenging districts across the country. How to get students back? The school library could play a role, providing a safe space and sparking engagement.
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March 9, 2025 at 8:58 PM
It was great talking to School Library Journal about @apsva.us’ work in supporting positive attendance: Tackling Chronic Absenteeism, Districts Turn to School Libraries www.slj.com/story/Tackli... #EduSky
This is any attempts to address absenteeism must be a school-wide effort. In @apsva.us, we are focusing on promoting positive attendance, not just chronic absenteeism. #AttendanceMatters #OneTeamOneAPS www.the74million.org/article/high...
High Levels of Chronic Absence Affect All Kids, Not Just Those Missing School
Chang and Balfanz: With thousands of schools dealing with extreme chronic absence, academic results and attendance suffer across the board.
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March 4, 2025 at 2:27 AM
This is any attempts to address absenteeism must be a school-wide effort. In @apsva.us, we are focusing on promoting positive attendance, not just chronic absenteeism. #AttendanceMatters #OneTeamOneAPS www.the74million.org/article/high...
We were so excited yesterday in @apsva.bsky.social Office of Student Services to have the SMILES program provide dental check ups to over 20 students at Barrett Elementary. One of the ways we remove barriers and promote good physical health for our students. #OneTeamOneAPS
February 20, 2025 at 8:39 PM
We were so excited yesterday in @apsva.bsky.social Office of Student Services to have the SMILES program provide dental check ups to over 20 students at Barrett Elementary. One of the ways we remove barriers and promote good physical health for our students. #OneTeamOneAPS
I had such a wonderful opportunity to participate in experiential learning around our @apsva.bsky.social students with limited or interrupted formal education. The session was all in Spanish and showed the power of scaffolds for learning and classroom climate #SLIFE #EduSky
February 20, 2025 at 2:54 AM
I had such a wonderful opportunity to participate in experiential learning around our @apsva.bsky.social students with limited or interrupted formal education. The session was all in Spanish and showed the power of scaffolds for learning and classroom climate #SLIFE #EduSky
Our @apsva.bsky.social Student Services leadership team continued our deep dive into professional learning, presentations, and facilitation today at our retreat. We reviewed professional learning standards and considered our PL goals. #EduSky
February 14, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Our @apsva.bsky.social Student Services leadership team continued our deep dive into professional learning, presentations, and facilitation today at our retreat. We reviewed professional learning standards and considered our PL goals. #EduSky
How Can Schools Advise Students When They Don’t Know How Their Grads Are Doing? www.the74million.org/article/how-... #EduSky
How Can Schools Advise Students When They Don’t Know How Their Grads Are Doing?
Robles & Schmitz: This real-time data gap makes it impossible to know if college and career options are effective. 4 states are looking to fix that.
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February 12, 2025 at 5:37 PM
How Can Schools Advise Students When They Don’t Know How Their Grads Are Doing? www.the74million.org/article/how-... #EduSky
Excited to have an opportunity to participate in this upcoming panel on February 26—Digital Childhoods: Social Media and the Mental Health of the Next Generation. More information at www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket... #EduSky
Digital Childhoods: Social Media and the Mental Health of the Next Generation
Worried about the mental health impact of social media on the children you love and on our next generation at-large? Join us to for panel presentations and audience discussion; you’ll gain practical t...
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February 5, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Excited to have an opportunity to participate in this upcoming panel on February 26—Digital Childhoods: Social Media and the Mental Health of the Next Generation. More information at www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket... #EduSky