Counselor at Taft Freshman Academy in Chicago. Views are my own on topics I’m passionate about - education, counseling, coaching, sports...
Chicago, IL
Joined July 2013
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Day 4 Training with the amazing school counselors in Waukegan! @weareasca @kmbarnson #weareasca
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Meet the hero! 16-year-old lifeguard Ryder (reportedly Ryder Williams)
This high school student and seasonal Santa Cruz State Parks lifeguard pulled off one of the most incredible rescues of the summer at Seabright Beach on July 25.
A 10-year-old boy was being hammered by massive waves. Ryder dove in, locked on with an unbreakable grip, and fought through wave after wave for nearly two minutes - never letting go - while telling bystanders who tried to help to save themselves. A second lifeguard joined him to get the boy safely to shore. The child was checked by paramedics and reunited with his family, stable.
His mom confirmed his first name on social media and said he’s just doing the job he loves. Instead of a GoFundMe, she pointed people toward supporting the Santa Cruz County Parks Junior Guards program that trained him.
Absolute legend at 16. Real first-responder energy. 💪🛟
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✨ Meet ARGUS AI
A new standard for how solar gets designed.
ARGUS sees rooftop obstructions, understands them, and applies the right settings — all with a single click.
The tedious part is done.
What will you do next?
Learn more: calendly.com/mmorris-solesca…
#Solar #AI #PV
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Your next C&I project starts with a drink – TODAY from 4–6 PM.
We’re teaming up with K2 Systems US for Happy Hour at their booth (Venetian Level 2, V7299). Come grab a drink, meet the teams, and get an early look at what’s new in commercial solar.
Drinks are on us!
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We made Solar Builder’s 2025 Solar + Storage Software Showcase. Respect to the competitors who made to the list as well.
solarbuildermag.com/news/sol…
We’ve been heads-down this year, shipping new features almost every week — and it’s paying off in real projects for our clients.
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🦅Taft Alum ‘16, Jack Suwinski, hit the game winning home run for the @Pirates in the 9th against the @Cubs at Wrigley today!
Amazing!
Let’s Go Eagles! #WeAreTaft
mlb.com/video/daniel-palenci…
Great shoutout to Solesca at minute 35!
A client sent us this and said,
“You got a hell of a promo.”
At 35:00, Solesca gets a surprise shoutout on the Clean Power Hour – we had no idea!
Big thanks to @tgmontague + Marc Palmer for the love and the real talk on solar.
🎧 youtube.com/watch?v=wrf-e695…
#cleanpowerhour
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The grid’s future isn’t one giant machine – it’s millions of smaller ones working in sync.
We wrote for @SolarPowerWorld_ about how DERs (solar, batteries, EVs) need coordination, not just capacity, to keep the lights on.
🔗 solarpowerworldonline.com/20…
#DER #solar #energystorage
What a great collab!
📚Taft High School’s Book Fair was a wonderful success in support of Maryville Crisis Nursery!
What a meaningful way to promote literacy while giving back to an amazing organization that supports children and families in need.
#WeAreTaft #IBWorldSchool
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🚨 Headed to Midwest Solar Expo?
📍 June 10–11 | Chicago
C&I, community, utility-scale devs — let’s connect.
Already a customer? Let’s catch up.
Curious how Solesca helps 100+ devs streamline from pre-sale to utility approval?
Book 1:1 👉 calendly.com/samschierloh/so…
#solarenergy
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I'm so proud of this 14 yr old young woman and the father who believed in her abilities and drove behind her to keep them safe. 🐴🥰 California Fires saving a horse that wasn't hers but refused to load up in the trailer when evacuated. She volunteered to ride it out 14 miles to safety
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As you head toward a new semester, consider scheduling "on-track conferences." In just 5 minutes, a staff member can invite a student to reflect on their progress and set goals.
(Protocol via @ctrisenetwork)
docs.google.com/document/d/1…
ALT First page of a "Sample Conference Questions" guide, which offers lists of questions that can guide "on-track conferences" between staff and students.
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A Chicago letter carrier wrote one of the most enduring Christmas songs of our time... all while walking her route years ago.
Take a minute to watch this beautiful story from @MikeLoweReports wgntv.com/news/cover-story/o…
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🚀 Looking for the ultimate solar workflow? Ready to close more deals with lightning-fast, accurate designs?
Join @EnergyToolbase & Solesca on Dec 4th to learn how solar developers boost productivity with streamlined design + sales!
📅 Register free : buff.ly/49fWWZ3
Finished my fall Minute Meetings today, and couldn't resist this photo of a 7th grader's creative nails. We are in good hands with this next group of preteens and teenagers. @ap_hess
