Earlier this week, I enjoyed spending time with friends in the vocational skills program (VSP) at their dance.

I recently visited with the outstanding staff and students in the @BrentwoodMOSD. I really enjoy getting to talk with staff and interact with students. Thank you to Brentwood for being such collaborative partners!

Thrilled to recently have had the opportunity to visit Ms. Lindsey Weatherby's class at Sperreng Middle School in the Lindbergh Schools. I love seeing the enthusiasm our students have for learning.

Honored to attend the Special Olympics MO event alongside Special School District of St. Louis County and Hazelwood School District leaders. Witnessing the incredible spirit and determination of these student-athletes reminds us all of the power of #inclusion and support. Grateful for the opportunity to celebrate their achievements!

I had a great time last night with Board President Pottroff and SSD colleagues at the Florissant Valley Kiwanis trivia night. We had fun while raising money for area children’s charities.

Thank you to these Crestwood Elementary School parents for taking time to talk with me. I really enjoy being in schools and having an opportunity to hear from our community.

Today, students across the district witnessed the historic solar eclipse. While we weren’t in the path of totality, it was a stellar learning experience for students and staff. I was over the moon watching the #Eclipse2024 with my CO colleagues and VSP students.

Thank you to SorrentoSprings Dr. Mary Hackworth for inviting me Abilities Awareness Day.

Last night, we celebrated the extraordinary dedication and achievements of SSD's 2024 Staff Salutes Award winners. It was a joy to honor their commitment to our students and community. Special congratulations to our retirees for their years of service and impact.

This week, Board Director Soudah and I visited Washington School in Normandy Schools. Thank you to the school community for being so welcoming and to the leadership and staff for being great partners in education.

This week, we hosted a ribbon-cutting for the new SSD central garage, marking the culmination of months of planning and construction by our transportation and facilities teams. Thank you all who worked on the facility and ribbon-cutting ceremony.

I was excited to celebrate the achievements of our graduating Neuwoehner students last night! Let's cheer them on as they embark on new journeys! #Classof2024 🎓👏

🎓 Congratulations to all our Northview graduates! Dream big, stay curious, and keep pushing boundaries. 🎉 #Classof2024

🎓It was an honor to celebrate our Ackerman graduates on Friday evening. Congratulations on their hard work and achieving this incredible milestone! 👏#Classof2024

Congratulations to our 8th-grade scholars at Southview on their promotion to high school! Here's to new adventures, growth, and success in high school! 🌟 #ClassOf2028

I had a great time celebrating Litsinger's 8th-grade students during their promotion ceremony. I am excited to see all the great things they will accomplish in high school!🌟 #ClassOf2028

Career and Technical Education equips students with valuable skills, hands-on experience, and opens pathways to rewarding careers. Thrilled to see #SouthTech featured on KSDK News this morning, showcasing our students preparing for their futures. Watch: bit.ly/3UPD87T

Today was a fantastic start to the 2024-25 school year! Seeing our students' excitement and our staff's dedication reminds me why we do what we do. Here's to a year of learning, growth, and success together! 📚🎉