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You don’t have to know everything to do something! Principal~Cosmetologist ~IDEA Executive Board Treasurer 💡

Kankakee, IL
Joined February 2014
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IW is looking to hire a Band Director! Contact Superintendent Angelo Lekkas at 815.265.4642 or alekkas@iwest.k12.il.us if interested. Please share!
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Only a few copies of #EvolvingWithGratitude left in the bookstore at #IDEAcon! The stories from the contributors are heartwarming and inspiring!🫶 Grab yours before they are gone! 🤗 – at Hoffman Estates, IL
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Grow your #PLN at #IDEAcon 2023. Join thousands of #educators at IDEAcon 2023 and get ready to grow your professional learning network into a professional learning family #PLF! Learn more and register today at ideacon.ideaillinois.org.

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#IDEAcon 2023 is almost here. #Educators - Are you ready to reignite your passion? Experience IDEAcon 2023 and be ready to be inspired, to create, to connect, and to refresh your passion for education! Learn more and register at ideacon.ideaillinois.org.

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It's that time again! Another issue of the Big IDEA's Newsletter has dropped. Check it out to learn with @jenna_moller, @MrsSaid17, and learn about @doodleandchat with @carrie_baughcum and @MandiTolenEDU Access the latest issue at ideaillinois.org/bigideas #IDEAil #IDEAcon
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Have you explored the incredible sessions at #IDEAcon 2023? Who are you excited to see? @ManyEdventures @SturmDon @WBLMC @MrDickenMath @MoultonKari @StacyRich28 @TomDriscollEDU @WB4Lund @5SWillowbrook @ShawnMcCusker ideacon.ideaillinois.org #EdTech #teachertwitter
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The new year brings a new Executive Director for #IDEAil. Please help us in welcoming Ryan Goble to the IDEA team! His experience both inside and outside of education will be an asset as IDEA continues to learn and grow in our mission to help all educators.
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This thought leader is the founder of McKenzie’s Adventures LLC. and has twelve years of experience in education. She is currently an Educator Innovation Lead (EIL) at Flip, Microsoft and a children’s books author. We're excited to welcome @inc_yv to the #IDEAcon family!
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Don't forget! Session 1 of the #ideail 3-part #ComputerScience workshop series opens this Sunday, Feb. 20. The workshop will be available to view through March 6. Dive into the IL #CS Standards & join us for Session 1 virtually. Register: ideaillinois.org/event-46204…
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#IDEAcon 3/5 of the Exec Board - thank you all for attending, presenting, etc. @kim_lohse4 @hethertech @piratedjlangley @ideaillinois #ideail
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Don’t forget to head to the #IDEACon bookstore!! We are selling books by our keynote speakers @PrincipalKafele @KatCho We’ve got some great gear, as well!! #IDEAil
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Don’t forget to stop at the #IDEACon book store this week. We’ve got a lot of great reads and lots of clothing options. #IDEAil
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The #ideail #IDEAcon #keynote speakers are #blowingupstereotypes - but just wait until you see our line up of #ThoughtLeaders! All Thought Leaders will be announced next month ... in the meantime, enjoy this #sneakpeek from one of Tuesday's speakers, @Kerrymagro.
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Don't forget! We have mini-grants available for PreK-12 teachers! What innovative things would you do with a little funding? Don't wait to apply! Applications close MONDAY! #ideail #edtech #grants ideaillinois.org/mini-grants
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How would your organization like to exhibit at one of the Midwest's largest #edtech conferences?! #IDEAcon exhibitor registration is now open! Learn more: ideacon.ideaillinois.org/ Is there a vendor you'd like to see at #IDEAcon? Tag them in the comments below! #ideail
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SO 👏 EXCITED 👏 🎉🎉🎉 #ideaU #rekindleyourspark
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#ideaU starts Monday! @kimdarche shares why it is going to be such a great time on the @EdTechDistilled podcast. Check out this sound bite👂🔊 #edtech #ideaU #ideail #rekindleyourspark
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Oh, hi, @hethertech! 👋 Heather will be hosting sessions on Day 3 of #ideaU (8/11) about the new #Illinois #computerscience standards and about the Hummingbird Robotics Kit from @birdbraintech. #Rekindleyourspark Register: ideaillinois.org/ideaU
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#IdeaIL is proud to be working with educators, professionals, & @ISBEnews on the development of the #Illinois Learning Standards for #ComputerScience. #EdTech Now, we need your input. Here’s everything you need to know + how to share your feedback: bit.ly/ideacompscienceupdate
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