2 months+ since we began welcoming refugee families. While it is amazing to see them settle in the school community. I am overwhelmed by how I change. On days of laughter. Learning. Struggles. Sadness. I am changing. In the most beautifully indescribable ways #holmeshawks

And on behalf of the Holmes community. And all of our newcomer families. We are so appreciative of your kindness and generosity Lincoln! Holmes School PTO #holmeshawks #weared97

So this happened… Angelica Degante and I won the Reg Weaver Humanitarian and Civil Rights Award Illinois Education Association. There are no words. Just gratitude. Oak Park District 97 #holmeshawks

Spring break included a visit from 2 former students. Who are visiting from Japan. First time I’ve seen them in 5 years. Oak Park District 97 #holmeshawks

#weared97 #holmeshawks We were on WBEZ!

With Ramadan ending and Eid al-Fitr beginning I thank all my students and families who have shared this special time. With pictures. Gifts. And knowledge of Ramadan. I am grateful. Oak Park District 97 #holmeshawks

A Spanish speaking Newcomer is fascinated with language learning. She wrote this message in 4 languages. Because those are the languages of her and her classmates. Proud to be an ML teacher. #holmeshawks Oak Park District 97

Thank you OP Ed Foundation Bingo Bash Staszak Educator of the Year. It was a beautiful evening. And I won a round of BINGO Oak Park District 97 #holmeshawks I am grateful and proud.

Problem: Students were upset when they saw classmates being unkind. Solution: Create Kindness Cards with phrases in 5 languages. Share a phrase. In any language. Thanks to Ms. O'Malley and student translators. #holmeshawks Oak Park District 97

Thank you to @oakparklibrary and Hal Patnott for the 1st Annual #holmeshawks Rainbow Revolution Read Aloud Mini Assemblies. Students and teachers loved it. #weared97

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That is a strong woman. You go girl!

Truth!

Starting my 20th year of public school teaching soon. I’m moving to 4th grade #holmeshawks And I couldn’t be more excited! Oak Park District 97

This is 50! In Prague. With a college friend who also just turned 50. What an amazing journey this far! #thisis50

Being a teacher in 2024 is challenging. Being a parent in 2024 is challenging. Being a young person in 2024 is challenging. #GunViolence should not be a part of these challenges. We must do better for ourselves and our children. #GunControl

This hallway display for Hispanic Heritage Month is beautiful. Me encanta. As always I’m so proud to be #holmeshawks Oak Park District 97 @mrsninan1 Sra. Poleski Cristina Pruitt

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