About Mr. Dastous
I am a native of Lowell, Massachusetts, Canadian Citizen, Georgia resident since 2002 and an educator for the last 29 years. Prior to working in education, I served in leadership roles for 3 major corporations here in the United States. Over the course of my educational career I have taught middle school Social Studies, middle school computer applications, and high school CADD and GIS. For 15 years I served a middle and high school assistant principal, principal, and a career academy CEO. It was my desire in 2022 to get back to my roots and teach students directly; that led me back into the classroom.
My earned degrees include a BS in Business from Western International University, an M.Ed. in Instructional Technology and Design from American Intercontinental University Online, Leadership Certification through Mercer University's McDonough Campus and an Ed.S. in Instructional Technology and Distance Education from Nova Southeastern University.
My passion for ice hockey has been ongoing for the last 55 years. In 2021 I earned my USA Hockey Master Coach License. The Level 5 is the highest certification available in USA Hockey. I currently coach the Atlanta Center Ice 16U A team, that plays within the Southern Youth Travel Hockey League (SYTHL).
Lisa and I have been married since April 9, 1999; we met "Under the Stars" at National Geographic Society. Our son, Benoît, graduated from Georgia State University with a degree in Political Science and minor in Philosophy in December 2021. He is now the owner of Holistic Footy a soccer training company and the Director of First Team Operations for Piedmont Soccer Academy's UPSL Program.
Intro to Software Technology
Access to Birdbrain Technologies Python Programming for Finch 2.0 Robot
Schoology
Schoology is a learning management system that enables its users to access course resources.
Digital Design
In this course, students will create and learn digital media applications using elements of text, graphics, animation, sound, video and digital imaging for various formats.
Schoology
Schoology is a learning management system that enables its users to access course resources.
The digital media and interactive media projects developed and published in this course will showcase the students' skills and ability.
Parent Conferences
Parent Conference will be conducted on the following days: 1st an 3rd Tuesday of each month @ 4:00pm ion the cafeteria.
How do I schedule a parent conference?
- Parent-Teacher conferences will be scheduled online.
- Access the link to SignUpGenius.com below (schedule your parent-teacher conference at least 2 business days in advance).
- Select your child’s counselor and request a conference with specific teachers by entering their names. Be sure to enter your contact information.
What should I do on the day of the Parent-Teachear conference?
- Report to the cafeteria by 4:00 p.m.
- Conference stations will be set up by counselors with your child's name.
- Teachers will report to designated conference stations to meet with parents. Parents are encouraged to bring their child to the conference.
- Counselors will be on-site during the conference period.
Counseling Parent Conference Links
Counseling
Who is who in Counseling?
- Carrie MacBrien
Administrator;
cmacbrien@atlanta.k12.ga.us - Tina Pellechia
9th grade and lead counselor;
Tblevins2@atlanta.k12.ga.us - Lamar Young
10-12th grade counselor for last names G-M;
Ljyoung@atlanta.k12.ga.us - Chelsea Falcone
10-12th grade counselor for last names N-Z;
Chelsea.falcone@atlanta.k12.ga.us - Katrina Rucker
10-12th grade counselor for last names A-F;
Katrina.rucker@atlanta.k12.ga.us - Nydia Rivera
Bilingual Community Engagement Specialist;
nydia.rivera@atlanta.k12.ga.us
Counseling Parent Conference Links
Contact Mr. D
Location:
929 Charles Allen DR. NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
Email:
Call:
+1 (404) 802-3000