Khaatim S. El

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Khaatim S. El Khaatim for our kids for 4 MORE years!

On Tuesday, Nov. 3rd, Khaatim celebrated another victory standing side-by-side with his grandmother, campaign team and a host of parents and community leaders throughout District 2. Khaatim won 33 out of 34 precincts stretching across two city council districts and recieved more than 1,500 more votes than his two opponents making this victory decisive. Khaatim told the room of supporters, "To whom much is given, much is required. There's still much work to be done. I'm thankful for all my neig… Continue

Added by Khaatim S. El on November 4, 2009 at 2:08pm — No Comments

Khaatim S. El Bringing the community together to celebrate success at Washington High School

On Wednesday, October 21st, leaders from the community will gather to welcome the new principals and staff at Booker T. Washington High School. This year, four new principals have taken the helm of a very ambitious effort to totally transform Washington High School, These new school leaders have been charged with building on the school's recent academic success while honoring its longstanding history of excellence. "I've been working to bring back the days when folks in the community could tel… Continue

Added by Khaatim S. El on October 20, 2009 at 11:05pm — No Comments

Khaatim S. El Khaatim hosts Campaign Fundraiser on Tuesday, October 6th

Friends, Please join me for a campaign fundraiser on Tuesday, Oct. 6th from 6-8PM to support my bid for re-election to the Atlanta Board of Education.
The Loudermilk Center (40 Courtland Street, Atlanta, GA 30303)
I know times are tough, but I'm making a special plea.
The kids I advocate for only get one chance to be 8 years old in the 3rd grade. And if WE don't get it right, the alternative is a price simply too high to pay.
Your contribution will help me continue worki… Continue

Added by Khaatim S. El on September 25, 2009 at 3:28pm — No Comments

mr. cary g.nelson How Do Children Learn Best? Watch, Practice, Play!!!

Hello and hi to all. Wow!!! I must say this has been the most exciting period ever of U.S. soccer history!! With victories over Egypt and Spain down in South Africa (PREP FOR THE WORLD CUP) next year! I taped all of these matches (GAMES). For me the games were even more exciting the 2,3,& 5 time I watched them!! Many of my soccer buddies thought the U.S. would get massacred by Spain. Well, surprise, surprise! The U.S. held their own and then some. The U.S.A. defeated Spain 2-0! Of coarse, as… Continue

Added by mr. cary g.nelson on August 3, 2009 at 1:06am — No Comments

Khaatim S. El Khaatim teams up with Douglass HS PTA to host reception for new staff

Khaatim and the Douglass High School PTA will be kicking off the year with a reception and celebration for the school's new staff on Thursday, 8/6 at 6PM (Douglass High School). The new leadership team is committed to partnering with parents and the community to provide students with a high-quality education in a safe, 21st century learning environment. The new Academy Leaders and specialized instructors will be implementing the APS High School Transformation initiative, a bold new effort to c… Continue

Added by Khaatim S. El on July 23, 2009 at 2:25pm — No Comments

Khaatim S. El Khaatim sworn in as president of the West End Rotary!

Several neighbors and friends came out to help Khaatim celebrate his induction as president of the West End Rotary Club of Atlanta. He becomes the youngest to serve in that position in the Club's over 50-year history. Khaatim reflected on his mother's sacrafice for him and his brothers as a somber reminder for the call to action we have to service in this time of need for many families. Milton Little, president of the United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta, was the keynote speaker and remin… Continue

Added by Khaatim S. El on July 9, 2009 at 8:00pm — No Comments

mr. cary g.nelson Soccer and Urban America

Hello to all. My name is Cary G. Nelson. I am a single dad, army veteran, youth soccer coach and like many of you a proud A.P.S. parent (KIPP WAYS!!!). My favorite past time/hobby is soccer, futbol, or footy. Call it what you will. Watching games on t.v. or my computer and coaching soccer. For the past 5 years I have been involved in coaching youth soccer, In the Forest Park Rec. League and at KIPP WAYS. This has been my passion, teaching my daughter and many of her classmates and friends basic… Continue

Added by mr. cary g.nelson on July 6, 2009 at 1:54pm — No Comments

Khaatim S. El Atlanta Task Force on Play partners with Bethune ES to build world class playground!

As if putting high tech promethean boards in every classroom wasn't enough, Bethune ES has taken on the challenge to build a world class, state-of-the-art playground for its students. Bethune is joining forces with the Atlanta Task Force on Play (ATOP), School Board Member Khaatim S. El and a host of parents, business and community leaders. Cynthia Gentry, founder of the Atlanta Task Force on Play, is helping to guide the process as a part of its efforts to… Continue

Added by Khaatim S. El on April 28, 2009 at 7:30pm — No Comments

Khaatim S. El West End Tour Homes serves as an opportunity to promote area schools

This year's Tour of Homes in West End will have an added feature thanks to School Board Member Khaatim S. El and West End Neighborhood Development Education Committee Chair Mary Rindlesbach. Potential homebuyers visiting the West End this weekend will receive quick information sheets on each of the schools in the area, including M. Agnes Jones ES, Brown MS, Washington HS and the two charter schools --- Kendezi and KIPP WAYS Academy. It is a well-known fact that a major deciding factor for fami… Continue

Added by Khaatim S. El on April 28, 2009 at 7:30pm — No Comments

Khaatim S. El Former Chicago Cubs Baseball Player CJ Stewart hosts L.E.A.D Community Day at Jackson HS

Need a break from testing? Come on out to a fun filled day of baseball at Maynard Jackson High School (formerly Southside High School) on Saturday, May 2 from 12-3PM. This year's L.E.A.D Community Day is being supported by Board Members Khaatim S. El and Brenda J. Muhammad who will provide students with test taking tips and resources. Sponsors include Coca-Cola, Communities in Schools and leading Atlanta law firm Nelson Mullins. L.E.A.D is a nonprofi… Continue

Added by Khaatim S. El on April 28, 2009 at 7:00pm — No Comments

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