As schools kick off across the country, Adele Winter and I decided to sneak in one last summer fling with a last-minute call out to our DOLS women’s group for a beach day in Brigantine! 🌊☀️🏖️
Rita Ferrandino
@ritaferrandino.bsky.social
I specialize in helping education companies drive growth through strategic development, investment, revenue acceleration, cost optimization, and overall organizational strategy to transform learning and drive impact.
Records show that Academica, a major for-profit manager of charter schools, has been working on legislation that would force county school districts to give more money to charters. jasongarcia.substack.com/p/a-manageme... #publicschools #floridaschools #k12
A management firm is poised to profit off plan to divert local property taxes to charter schools
Records show that Academica, a major for-profit manager of charter schools, has been working on legislation that would force county school districts to give more money to charters.
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America's Oldest Public High School 📚🍎 Walking onto campus at The English High School (founded in 1821!) feels special. Visiting just before the start of the academic year. #BackToSchool #EHS1821 #Legacy #Education #BackToSchool2026 #k12 #publicschool
Transition to Fall is starting. 🍂 Took a beach walk today, and the air definitely has a crisp new edge to it. ☁️🌊 #beachday #feelingfall #seaside #moodygrams #stonestacking #coastalvibes #fall2026 #backtoschool #backtoschool2026
The true essence of education isn't found just in syllabi or curriculum. It comes down to human connection—the kind that inspires, empowers, and lasts long after graduation day. 📚✨🍎 Having lunch with our former @penngse.bsky.social graduate student Daria Smirnova.
Job Alert! CAST (Center for Applied Special Technology) is hiring a new Chief Finance and Internal Operations Officer. workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/defau...
Recruitment
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Washington Square Park on a late August evening. 🍎 🎓📚 The park is packed with NYU students coming back together. Lawn blankets are out, acoustic guitars are tuned up, and that "back to school" buzz is in the air. #NYU #WashingtonSquarePark #BackToSchool #NYC #NYULife #VioletPride #SummerInTheCity
Kick off the Fall season with the Philly EdTech community! 🍻✨ We're partnering with the Future of Higher Education (FOHE) group for an informal happy hour. 📅 Thursday, Sept 10 | 5:30–8:00 PM 📍 Tradesman’s, Center City Philly RSVP: www.meetup.com/phillyedtech...
EdTech Happy Hour w/FOHE, Thu, Sep 10, 2026, 5:30 PM | Meetup
We’re kicking off the Fall in Center City to reconnect after a long summer. This informal happy hour is a great opportunity to network with educators, founders, administrat
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New Beginings - the Start of a New School Year. 🌍📚 "Back to School" represents a fresh chapter filled with energy, potential and community connection. @penngse.bsky.social students on campus two weeks ago reminds me of the incredible power of bringing diverse perspectives together.
Such a cool vibe at the Original Golden Nugget - Atlantic City deck! ✨ I’m not a gambler, so I didn’t hit the tables, but it was so inviting just watching people play outdoor blackjack under the lights, with the AC skyline and marina right there.
White House Subs is my favorite Atlantic City staple. They have been making the best submarine sandwiches, cheese steaks, pepper & eggs, chicken parm & more since 1946!
🎙️ Sat down for a podcast chat on driving and funding innovation! Dove deep into some great conversation, shared a few laughs, and covered insights you won't want to miss. Whether you're commuting, working out, or just relaxing, tune in and give it a listen! riverside.com/shared/expor...
Magic episode 01 - Riverside - HD Podcast & Video Software
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Shaking off the workweek right in front of City Hall - free outdoor zumba! 💃. People from all walks of life moving together, sweating it out, and having a blast. Great vibes, music, and city views! 🤩 🔥 #ZumbaPhilly #DilworthParkZumba #FitPhilly #OutdoorFitness #PhillyEvents #PhillyParks
Lunch without leaving the water! 🌊🌮 Florida Keys’ floating food trucks are serving up authentic pressed Cuban sandwiches. Cruise up to the sandbar, and grab a rum runner without ever stepping ashore. 🌊🇨🇺 #FloridaKeys #CubanFood #SandbarLife #BoatLife #KeysEats #FloatingFoodTruck
Ocean to Table 🦞🔥 Hauling back a record 🦞 catch to share with the best crew of family and friends you could ask for. #LobsterFishing #FreshCatch #SeafoodRoast #CatchAndCook
Family & Friends in the Florida Keys! ☀️🦞🌊 Our annual lobster fishing trip. My heart is so full. Feeling endless love and gratitude for every single moment spent together! ❤️✨ #FloridaKeys #AnnualTraditions #FamilyAndFriends #LobsterSeason #Gratitude #MakingMemories #SaltLife #KeysLiving
Day 2 - 7 lobsters! 🦞✨ Using a team based strategy, they hauled in 7 lobsters in a early morning hunt. #FloridaKeys #LobsterSeason #KeysLife #FamilyAndFriends #SaltLife #FreshCatch #KeysLiving #OutOnTheWater
Day 1 - 10 lobsters! 🦞✨ From diving and hunting in the crystal-clear water to sharing laughs (and a few beverages) on the boat, it doesn't get much better than this. 🍽️☀️🌊 #FloridaKeys #LobsterSeason #KeysLife #FamilyAndFriends #SaltLife #FreshCatch #KeysLiving #OutOnTheWater
Dawn in the Florida Keys. 🌅✨ As the first light softy hits the quiet marina, glassy waters, and palm trees, there’s a deep sense of tranquility that makes you pause and reflect on what truly matters in life. Moments like this put everything back into perspective. 🦞🛥️
Wheels down in Florida! ✈️🌴 First order of business straight off the plane: refueling with authentic Cuban food in South Beach, then taking in the sights. 🇨🇺☕️ Sunshine, palm trees, and America 250 vibes—there's no better way to kick off the trip! ☀️🇺🇸✨
Love a spontaneous catch-up! ☕️ Spotted by Fitalyst Founder, @penngse.bsky.social Alum & Milken-Penn Business Plan Competition Semi-Finalist Jonathan Muruako while walking past his coffee shop office for the day.
"Born to Run" into great friends! 🎸✨ An unplanned trip had me passing right through Asbury Park—home of the wonderful Kathy Hurley and the legendary land of Bruce Springsteen. By complete "Glory Days" luck, Kathy was free. Turns out we didn’t have to search too hard to satisfy a "Hungry Heart"! 🍽️💛
Proud of my dad for receiving the 2026 Victor Emmanuel Lodge Member Appreciation Award at the @Fightins Phils Italian Heritage Night! ⚾️🇮🇹 Public recognitions like this don't happen often in a lifetime, making tonight extra special. 🏆❤️
Ready to roll up our sleeves with @penngse.bsky.social ! 🎓💥 Pleased to serve as a Senior Advisor for the EdEnt Program, supporting our 50 graduate students from across the globe as they scale their ideas into high-impact ventures.
First Day of School! 🎓🚀 Day one of the @penngse.bsky.social Education Entrepreneurship Program (EdEnt) program! There is nothing quite like the energy of welcoming a new cohort of visionary founders, leaders, and innovators.
Where art, nature, and architecture create an interactive mueum experience at Calder Gardens🌿🎨 The indoor and outdoor spaces guide your movement organically, creating a multi-sensory environment where art, nature, and architecture spark curiosity and reflection. #CalderGardens #ExperientialLearning
Hands-on learning isn't just for classrooms—it’s built right into the environment at the new Calder Gardens! ✨🌿 As you move between the outdoor garden paths and the indoor galleries, you aren't just looking at art—you're actively experiencing how motion, space, and nature interact.
Words to live by. ⚾️❤️ A powerful reminder of why we do what we do every day. #JackieRobinson #Leadership #CommunityImpact #Philly #AndersonMonarchs #InspireTheFuture #education #k12 #edtech
