I haven’t posted this year, as my new role involves mostly meetings and confidential work, but getting out of the school and seeing the eclipse with my Whittier teammates was a true highlight of the week!

Last Night’s PKP Art Show showcased fine art and music and dancing talent. #pkp #longfellowbears #d97joy

Come see our Student Art Expo tomorrow from 10-2 at the Cheney Mansion! Amazing art from 15 school districts, student artists from K-8th grade. #d97art #oakpark97 #weared97

#irvingartfest tonight! #irving97 #d97art #oakpark97 #weared97

Students & families immersing in the culture of Spanish speaking countries by playing with traditional toys, puzzles, lotería & Pirinola during Irving’s Art Fest 2024! Oak Park District 97

The Irving Art Fest was a blast! Thanks to all who helped and attended. This year's Eagles Jukebox was a popular stop for all ages and featured songs created by 62 musical 2nd-5th graders!

Super proud of this student who, after seeing some examples, decided to figure out how to play with 4 mallets on his own!

Please join us in welcoming three new school administrators to 97! 🌟Tamera Phillips, principal of Holmes Elementary 🌟Marianne Rehfield, principal of Lincoln Elementary 🌟José Gamiño associate principal of Julian Middle School Click to learn more: bit.ly/4clIheZ.

Meet educators Marta and Jennifer at our Meet The Nora Project Presentation and Q&A session on October 2 at 4pm EST. They will share how they co-teach The Nora Project's curricula and the impact that our programs have had in their school. Register: thenoraproject-ngo.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Thank you, Ashley Mosley, Principal at Whittier Elem School, for building a legacy of educational excellence! #LegacyBuilders2024 #ThankAPrincipal ilprincipals.org

Thank you, Marianne Rehfield, Principal at Abraham Lincoln Elem School, for building a legacy of educational excellence! #LegacyBuilders2024 #ThankAPrincipal ilprincipals.org

Today, we’re celebrating the amazing principals of D97! 🎉From morning greetings to after-school events, they go above and beyond to make every student feel seen, supported, and valued. Join us in thanking them for their leadership! 💚 #PrincipalAppreciation #ThankAPrincipa

I work with the best AP, Kendra Simmons. Irving thrives because of her hard work. Kendra Simmons happy AP week!

Thank you, Hussain Ali, Principal at Horace Mann Elem School, for building a legacy of educational excellence! #TeamWorks2025 #ThankAPrincipal ilprincipals.org

Thank you, Amy Jefferson, Principal at Longfellow Elem School, for building a legacy of educational excellence! #TeamWorks2025 #ThankAPrincipal ilprincipals.org

Thank you, Sarah Mendez, Principal at William Hatch Elem School, for building a legacy of educational excellence! #TeamWorks2025 #ThankAPrincipal ilprincipals.org

Thank you, Ashley Mosley, Principal at Whittier Elem School, for building a legacy of educational excellence! #TeamWorks2025 #ThankAPrincipal ilprincipals.org

Thank you, Tamera Phillips, Principal at Oliver W Holmes Elem School, for building a legacy of educational excellence! #TeamWorks2025 #ThankAPrincipal ilprincipals.org

Thank you, Marianne Rehfield, Principal at Abraham Lincoln Elem School, for building a legacy of educational excellence! #TeamWorks2025 #ThankAPrincipal ow.ly/S0GF30sQFFk

Thank you, Kendra Simmons-Gilmore, Principal at Greenwood Elem School, for building a legacy of educational excellence! #TeamWorks2025 #ThankAPrincipal ilprincipals.org