Kristin Humphries

Living the dream as a father, husband and superintendent of an amazing school district.

[Kristin Humphries @kay8tch]

@jgarrison203 @vandals203 @ISBEnews Great news for rural educators - @jgarrison203 is a fearless leader who can bring a team together to elevate all voices!

[Kristin Humphries @kay8tch]

It’s our first electric bus in @EMSD37! A big thanks to Jeff at the @TheBusExperts for shepherding us through the process. We can’t wait for the community to see our new bus! #EMSD37pride

[Kristin Humphries @kay8tch]

@Dan_Cox YOU are a machine, my friend. Motion is lotion for the body, mind and soul!

[Kristin Humphries @kay8tch]

@UTHS_DrMorrow I am extremely sorry to hear this. It’s a BIG loss for the community and UTHS. I’ll keep his family and UT in my prayers.

[Kristin Humphries @kay8tch]

Mr. Von Thun’s PE class @RidgewoodEMSD is where it’s at this morning. #EMSD37pride

[Kristin Humphries @kay8tch]

@tdugan75 @olson_wes An amazing leader who is always there to support others and does this work for all the right reasons. Even more, he’s a great friend with a massive heart for everyone around him. I’m fortunate to call him my friend.

[Kristin Humphries @kay8tch]

@ScottKuffel Thanks, @ScottKuffel. I am fortunate to work with folks who believe in the work, our community and most importantly — our students. We appreciate your guidance and leadership as we embark on a new roadmap for @EMSD37!

[Kristin Humphries @kay8tch]

@Dan_Cox At the current rate of improvement, your pace will be under 7 min next year!

[Kristin Humphries @kay8tch]

@Dan_Cox Outside. Every. Day.

[Kristin Humphries @kay8tch]

@MadMcCune_IL @brendenmoore13

[Kristin Humphries @kay8tch]

I made some new friends on our first day of school today @HillcrestEMSD. #firstdayofschool #EMSD37pride

[Kristin Humphries @kay8tch]

@Dan_Cox @GORUCK That’s one sweet shirt, DC. Nice work!

[Kristin Humphries @kay8tch]

Undoubtedly!

It’s great having our educators back today. It’s going to be a great year in @EMSD37! #EMSD37pride

[Kristin Humphries @kay8tch]

@EdLawSteph1 I love this. So wise!

[Kristin Humphries @kay8tch]

@RepEricSorensen is a great person who cares about public education AND educators. I had the opportunity to sit down with him and discuss the work ahead for educators in @ISBEnews at the @AASAHQ legislative summit a few weeks ago. #Advocacy can change the world!

[IASA @IllinoisASA]

We greatly appreciate @RepEricSorensen taking the time to meet with Illinois superintendents. Advocacy in action!

[Kristin Humphries @kay8tch]

It's not always easy to find positivity but I love the perspective of @jlawrence1125 and especially this quote: "The only justification for ever looking down on a brother is to pick him up."

Our world would be a lot better place (so would this app) if we remembered those words.

[Kristin Humphries @kay8tch]

Those are pretty darned sweet. #Ragnar

[Jennifer Garrison @jgarrison203]

Ragnar Ultra Champion batons arrived for our 🥇finish! 🔥

[Kristin Humphries @kay8tch]

*searching for the bajillion likes button on this bird app*

[Emily Paschall @EmilyAPaschall]

There’s something so exciting about brand new teachers’ classrooms and watching them get it ready all summer long. So much wonder. So much self-drive. So much innocence.

The sad part is when we see a new teacher lose that because they don’t feel supported during their first year.

Support your new teachers.
🔺Check on them daily.
🔸Model lessons for them.
🔺Provide them an automatic coaching cycle with the instructional coach on day 1.
🔸Provide specific feedback.
🔺Model the first phone call home.
🔸Pre-plan their first parent conf and do it with them.
🔺Simply ask, “How can I help?” And ask often.

Teachers will be more likely to stay in the profession when they feel supported. Plain and simple.

What did I miss?

[Kristin Humphries @kay8tch]

In union there is strength.

- Aesop

[Hillcrest Elementary @HillcrestEMSD]

Online registration for the 2023-24 school year will close THIS FRIDAY, June 2nd.
Click on the link below to get started.
https://t.co/XjbXZYJFBz