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DeKalb County School District

Daily Difference Makers

The DeKalb County School District (DCSD) Daily Difference Makers program celebrates our 92,000 students and 14,000 staff members who make a difference in our schools and support divisions. Whether it's sparking curiosity, offering kindness, or leading by example, these everyday actions create a lasting impression and embody DCSD moving Forward Together!

Students are selected by their school principals to participate in Portrait of a Graduate Academic Walks or the Superintendent’s Student Advisory. Employees are nominated by their principals or peers and selected monthly by the Division of Human Resources.

New honorees are featured weekly to highlight the people who embody #TheDeKalbDifference. Help us celebrate our Difference Makers by following or liking DCSD social media accounts listed below and sharing the posts daily with those who stand with DCSD. Weekly, we will selected one new follower or like to receive a Difference Maker swag bag. Winners will be posted every Monday. 

X: @DeKalbSchools      Instagram: @DeKalbSchools     Facebook: @DeKalbSchoolsGA     Threads: @DeKalbSchools     Bluesky: @DeKalbcoschools

April 27 - May 1

A young Black male stands in front of a blue and white background with a quote about making a difference and his aspirations.
A smiling 5th-grade girl named Catherine stands in front of a DeKalb County School District graphic that features her quote about wanting to be an engineer.

March 30- April 3

March 23-27

A young woman with curly hair smiles in the foreground, while a quote about her role as Senior Class President and her automotive technician internship is displayed in a speech bubble in the background.
A young man with braided hair stands in the foreground, while a quote about making a difference and his career aspirations are displayed in a speech bubble in the background.

March 16-20

A smiling high school student is featured in the foreground with a quote about her aspirations in the background, set against a blue and white DeKalb County School District graphic.
A young boy stands in the foreground with a quote about his future aspirations and love for friends, set against a background featuring the DeKalb County School District logo and a %22I am a Difference Maker%22 slogan.

March 9-13

March 2-6

A smiling woman holding a certificate stands in the foreground against a background featuring text praising her dedication and achievements.

February 23-27

A smiling man in the foreground holds a certificate, while the background features text praising his achievements as a band director for DeKalb County School District.

February 2-6

A smiling 5th-grade student from Chapel Hill Elementary is featured in the foreground, with a quote about her aspirations and definition of leadership in the background.

January 26-30

A smiling Black teenager in a strawberry-patterned sweater is featured in the foreground, with a quote about her career aspirations and the DeKalb County School District logo in the background.

January 19-23

A young Black girl with braided hair stands in front of a blue and white background with a quote about her aspirations and a %22I am a Difference Maker%22 slogan.

January 12-16

A young Black male with dreadlocks smiles in the foreground, while a quote about problem-solving and his aspirations to become a veterinarian are displayed in a speech bubble in the background.
A young boy in a blue jacket stands in front of a blue background with a quote about learning and his aspirations.

December 15-19

December 8-12

The image shows a young woman wearing a pink shirt with the text %22I am a DIFFERENCE MAKER%22 and the DeKalb County School District logo in the background. The woman is identified as Ariaunna, a 12th grade student at Redan High.
The image features a young boy in a red polo shirt standing in front of a background with the DeKalb County School District logo and a quote from the boy about the importance of understanding other cultures and his aspirations to become an NBA player.
The image features a smiling woman wearing a blue shirt with the text %22I am a DIFFERENCE MAKER%22 and holding a folder. The background includes the DeKalb County School District logo and text highlighting the woman's dedication to student growth, artistic excellence, and innovation.
The image features a young girl with braided hair wearing a pink shirt with a cartoon design, and the background includes the DeKalb County School District logo and text stating %22I am a DIFFERENCE MAKER%22 along with the girl's name and grade level.
The image is a collage of various photographs depicting a diverse group of people, with a central message of %22I am a different me%22 displayed prominently.

December 1-5

A smiling woman holding a bouquet of flowers and a balloon stands in front of a blue background with text recognizing her as a %22Difference Maker%22 for the DeKalb County School District.
A young girl stands in the foreground with a quote about helping her family in the background, all under the DeKalb County School District logo.

November 17-21

A young boy in a red jacket stands in front of a blue and white background with a quote about his aspirations and the DeKalb County School District logo.

November 10-14

A young girl in a hijab smiles in the foreground, with a quote about a creative project and aspirations to be a cardiologist displayed in a speech bubble to her left, all set against a blue and white DeKalb County School District background.
A smiling woman, Carmesha Cue, holds a balloon and a wrapped gift in front of a blue background with text describing her positive attributes as a secretary.

November 3-7

The image features a young student in a blue shirt standing in front of a DeKalb County School District backdrop, with a quote from the student describing their experience of working together with a group to complete a task.
The image features a young woman standing in front of a backdrop with the DeKalb County School District logo and text highlighting the achievements of a teacher named Ms. Htaw. The woman is holding various colorful balloons, and the overall design conveys a celebratory and educational theme.
The image features a smiling young woman holding an academic award against a background with the DeKalb County School District logo and a quote about learning about different cultures and histories.
The image features a man wearing a hat and holding a sign that says %22I am a DIFFERENCE MAKER%22 against a background with the DeKalb County School District logo.

October 27-31

The image features a young girl with glasses and a denim jacket standing in front of a blue background with the DeKalb County School District logo. The girl is smiling and the text next to her states %22I am a DIFFERENCE MAKER%22 and includes her name, Emma, and grade level.
The image shows a woman wearing a %22I am a Difference Maker%22 t-shirt, standing in front of a DeKalb County School District background. The text below the image describes the woman as Ms. Reid, a hard worker who takes her job seriously and ensures the safe transportation of students.
The image features a young boy wearing a blue t-shirt with the text %22I am a DIFFERENCE MAKER%22 and %22The DeKalb Difference%22 on it, standing in front of a background with the DeKalb County School District logo.
The image features a man wearing a white shirt and holding a colorful sign that says %22I am a DIFFERENCE MAKER%22 against a background with the DeKalb County School District logo.