Mama. Jayhawk. Planner. List Maker. School PR Professional. Former tv producer who believes more positive stories should exist in our world.

Joined June 2009
🌟 A star is born 🌟 Eva’s first ballet recital was last night and she wanted to know why we didn’t throw flowers on the stage. 🩰 💐 😂
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200 students had an opportunity tonight to talk with professionals in the health & wellness fields @CLCentralHS! Thanks to Mrs. McKenna for organizing our first expo! #D155inspire @CrystalLakeFire @mcc_edu @mercyhealth @NorthwesternMed
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They’re creepy and they’re kooky! Really loving the Addams Family @CLCentralHS tonight! #d155inspire
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Shannon Podzimek retweeted
Listen to our latest Teach in Ten Episode with the amazing Lana Bachta! We're talking #SEL in the language classroom. #TeachInTen #D155Inspire #WeBeCG @csrock100 @SraBachta @NeilLesinski @CHSD155 @spodz17 podcasters.spotify.com/pod/s…
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💖 IT WAS SO FETCH!!!! The singing, dancing, sets, and music was AMAZING! 🤩 SEVEN sold out shows!!! 👏🏼 Congratulations to everyone involved! 👏🏼
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Shannon Podzimek retweeted
SCHOOLS CLOSED: Due to the ice storm and power outages, all D155 schools will be closed today. Please check your email for more information.
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Congratulations @NeilLesinski!
D155’s Board named Dr. Neil Lesinski as the next superintendent tonight. He will continue to serve as principal at Cary-Grove High School until June 30 and begin his new role on July 1. He will replace Superintendent Steve Olson, who will retire. youtu.be/NvRe3mxM13w
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Shannon Podzimek retweeted
Nearly 100 middle and high school students attended the Creative Career Expo today to meet creative professionals! #d155inspire
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⚡️ SPARK ⚡️
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I’m always in awe of the creativity and talent at our art shows, and I walk away hoping I capture moments our students would be impressed by too. I’m so intimidated and inspired by their work. #d155inspire #takeart
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✨ Our TJA staff put in so much work these past 2 weeks to make tonight magical for the Crystal Lake parade! It was pure magic! 🤩 🚌 💡
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Our panel conversation about re-engaging the community & rebuilding relationships at the #ILjac22 conference proved to be an important topic with standing room only. Always excited to share our @CHSD155 story & to learn from others. #d155inspire
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Olaf and Elsa had so much fun @CLSouthHS Trick-or-Treat event tonight! We loved all the activities, games, and interacting with students. They’re AMAZING! Thank you for such a fun family event! #d155inspire
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It’s never lost on me the power of video content marketing. Brings me right back. #RockChalk 💙 ♥️
Before we enter the new season, let's take one more look back... 🎬 Road to the Championship
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4 years ago, Melina joined our comms team as a HS senior intern in @CHSD155. She was eager, ready to learn & mastered skills in #pr. She’s now a college grad and taking on new roles in PR and I was so incredibly proud to present beside her today at Cary-Grove’s Career Day!
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Our students and community will benefit from this and it’s because of community partners coming together with our board and leadership team to find creative solutions to build our workforce in McHenry County! #D155inspire
🏥🎀 D155 celebrated the opening of our Health Careers Lab last night! The district received a $1.5 million grant from @McHenryCountyIL to implement this program. Thank you to all who came in support of the program and to @NorthwesternMed for providing the equipment and supplies!
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Watching Friday Night Lights through their eyes tonight was really special. D danced and cheered and E said she could feel the drums in her belly! 😊 They can’t wait for the next one!
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📬 You’ve got mail! We are thrilled with the feedback we’ve received so far about our mailer to inform taxpayers about their investment in education in @CHSD155! The hard work of our board, faculty, staff, & administration is worth sharing with 39,147 residents!
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So grateful and proud of my colleague @denisebarr693 for sharing how to correct misinformation on social media with our @NSPRA colleagues today! #schoolpr
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Tonight my 3YO wanted to bring a straw outside. I caught myself saying “No bc,” then said, “YES, AND what should we do with that straw?” She made music. Thanks @DuncanJWardle not just for today’s professional lessons but parenting ones too. So many great takeaways! #imagination
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