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.
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
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
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
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
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
Dental care is health care. So proud of our partnership with SMILES who are providing dental care today to students at one of our @apsva.bsky.social elementary schools. #OneTeamOneAPS #StudentWellbeing
December 16, 2024 at 4:03 PM
Dental care is health care. So proud of our partnership with SMILES who are providing dental care today to students at one of our @apsva.bsky.social elementary schools. #OneTeamOneAPS #StudentWellbeing
For our winter meeting, @apsva.bsky.social Student Services office is exploring the importance of giving educators permission to feel through an article by Marc Brackett as well as exploring the data we use to support our Strategic Plan goals #OneTeamOneAPS #studentwellbeing
December 13, 2024 at 3:42 PM
For our winter meeting, @apsva.bsky.social Student Services office is exploring the importance of giving educators permission to feel through an article by Marc Brackett as well as exploring the data we use to support our Strategic Plan goals #OneTeamOneAPS #studentwellbeing
We’re starting this Wednesday in Student Services & Accountability, Evaluation, and Strategic Planning working with schools on reducing chronic absenteeism. Using data as well as universal and targeted supports to promote positive attendance! #APSAttendanceMatters @apsva.bsky.social
December 11, 2024 at 4:08 PM
We’re starting this Wednesday in Student Services & Accountability, Evaluation, and Strategic Planning working with schools on reducing chronic absenteeism. Using data as well as universal and targeted supports to promote positive attendance! #APSAttendanceMatters @apsva.bsky.social
Really proud of this recent article in #CounselingToday about our research into national district school counseling directors’ experiences over the last several years with anti-DEI and anti-LGBTQ policies. More about our findings in the coming months. #LGBTQ #DEI #schoolcounseling #edusky #scsky
November 25, 2024 at 11:37 AM
Really proud of this recent article in #CounselingToday about our research into national district school counseling directors’ experiences over the last several years with anti-DEI and anti-LGBTQ policies. More about our findings in the coming months. #LGBTQ #DEI #schoolcounseling #edusky #scsky
Arlington Public Schools’ Student Services leadership working with Professional Learning to develop and facilitate effective presentations. We’re workshopping topics from attendance to academic advising to head lice to language access! #OneTeamOneAPS
November 22, 2024 at 3:56 PM
Arlington Public Schools’ Student Services leadership working with Professional Learning to develop and facilitate effective presentations. We’re workshopping topics from attendance to academic advising to head lice to language access! #OneTeamOneAPS
We are mind-mapping our work towards the Arlington Public Schools strategic plan today in Student Services. Bringing the work of our different teams together to show connections and collaboration to meet school board goals. #OneTeamOneAPS
November 21, 2024 at 3:42 PM
We are mind-mapping our work towards the Arlington Public Schools strategic plan today in Student Services. Bringing the work of our different teams together to show connections and collaboration to meet school board goals. #OneTeamOneAPS
It’s National #SchoolPsychWeek. Many thanks to all of our amazing school psychologists who “spark discovery” every day in students! #edchat #scchat
November 11, 2024 at 2:35 PM
It’s National #SchoolPsychWeek. Many thanks to all of our amazing school psychologists who “spark discovery” every day in students! #edchat #scchat
I am hiring! We need school counselors and American Sign Language interpreters! Great opportunities in Arlington Public Schools! #OneTeamOneAPS www.apsva.us/careers-aps
August 21, 2024 at 10:14 PM
I am hiring! We need school counselors and American Sign Language interpreters! Great opportunities in Arlington Public Schools! #OneTeamOneAPS www.apsva.us/careers-aps
It’s #NSCW24! I am so grateful for all the amazing work #schoolcounselors do every day on behalf of our students, staff, and families! #edchat #scchat
February 5, 2024 at 11:34 AM
It’s #NSCW24! I am so grateful for all the amazing work #schoolcounselors do every day on behalf of our students, staff, and families! #edchat #scchat
Any December #SchoolCounselor graduates looking for an awesome place to work? LPC or LCSW interested in a new role? Moving mid year with a school counseling degree? Arlington Public Schools wants to meet you on December 7! Multiple positions available! #APSisAwesome www.apsva.us/careers-aps/...
November 18, 2023 at 12:42 AM
Any December #SchoolCounselor graduates looking for an awesome place to work? LPC or LCSW interested in a new role? Moving mid year with a school counseling degree? Arlington Public Schools wants to meet you on December 7! Multiple positions available! #APSisAwesome www.apsva.us/careers-aps/...