Kristin Swanson

Administrator for Student Services - Wilmette Public Schools. Goal: ensuring that all students are actively engaged members of their school community.

[Dr. Monica Schroeder, pHCLE, NIU & DePaul alumna @Mschroeder6]

Started training for a marathon & raising money for a great cause. Please donate if you can. No pressure! #EpilepsyAwareness https://t.co/QQg1Z6CYsR

[Kari Cremascoli @KariCremascoli]

Successful start to the 2nd day of the 2nd week of school... hurray! In-person and remote - we’re off to a great start to our day @Wilmette39 !

[David Geurin @DavidGeurin]

“Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, ‘I will try again tomorrow.’” —Mary Anne Radmacher

[PJ Caposey @PJCaposey]

Even when you are at the absolute end of your rope, remember the ABCs. As an educator - whether in your school as a principal or in your classroom as a teacher, you are . . .
ALWAYS
BUILDING
CULTURE

[Sam Kurtz @skurtz_sam]

School is open! Glad to see 5th-8th grade Ss back at Maple! Thanks to our amazing staff for all their hard work getting ready for today! Thanks to the Maple PTO for the warm welcome display to celebrate the occasion! Tomorrow is another first day, & it’ll be great too! #OneHerd

[PJ Caposey @PJCaposey]

My advice for anyone who has not opened schools yet based on what I learned from our opening day.

[Evan Robb @ERobbPrincipal]

Certainly some truth in this statement-

[PJ Caposey @PJCaposey]

18 days until kids are here . . .

I have never worked harder during the summer months . . .

I have never felt less prepared at this point in the summer . . .

[Michael Lubelfeld @mikelubelfeld]

Little in my career has been more complicated, more complex, and more controversial than the reopening planning for school this fall. #112leads #suptchat https://t.co/3TbKRGwJtM

[Sara Boucek @sboucek]

Here is why I retweet this, because it brought brevity and chuckle to a not so great situation. We need to remember it is okay to chuckle, even belly laugh. You would surprised how much it makes you feel better....

[Kristin Swanson @ksswanson1]

Classroom waiting for our socially distanced, PPE enhanced, extended school year. Students and teachers were thrilled to be back! #D39

[Grant Lichtman @GrantLichtman]

We ALL want schools to open as soon as it is reasonably safe. SOOO, let's have Mike Pence, Betsy Devos and a few other national "leaders" promise to attend a large public school for a week in August. I mean sit in a 1st grade classroom all week.

[PJ Caposey @PJCaposey]

For those suggesting patience and calm when dealing with guidance from the state. I have 30 business days until I open to serve my community. I also have a moral imperative to best serve my community. I don’t have time.

Also, when you’re not doing the work you sound patronizing

[Kristin Swanson @ksswanson1]

Skokie Vigil for Black lives. Socially distanced and family friendly. Great turnout!

[David Axelrod @davidaxelrod]

So @BarackObama advised @realDonaldTrump not to hire Flynn as nat sec adviser.
Trump ignored the advice.
Flynn proceeded to lie to the @FBI and @VP about his call with the Russian ambassador, for which Trump fired him and Flynn pleaded guilty.
And this is Obama’s fault?!?

[PJ Caposey @PJCaposey]

This is hilarious. Makes me laugh every time. Then I realized just how many keynotes this will be embedded into next year if things get back to normal and still didn’t care because it’s hilarious

[Kari Cremascoli @KariCremascoli]

On behalf of @Wilmette39 , we wish all of our secretaries and support staff a very wonderful Administrative Professionals Day! Even during remote learning, you continue to make a big impact on the lives of our students, staff and families. Thank you for all you do!!

[Michael Lubelfeld @mikelubelfeld]

Illinois has launched Call4Calm, a free emotional support text line for Illinois residents experiencing stress and mental health issues related to COVID-19. To speak with a mental health professional, text “TALK” or “HABLAR” (for Spanish) to 552020.

[Wilmette Police Department @WilmettePolice]

While on patrol one of our Officers spotted this group, clearly not local. Their blatant disregard for the social distancing requirement of the Governor's Emergency Order is behavior typically not seen in our Community. Stay Safe. #WilmettePD #inthistogether #WilmetteStrong

[George Takei @GeorgeTakei]

The last time I remember them suspending constitutional rights in this country during a national emergency, I was 5 years old. I was sent to an interment camp with my family, without trial or due process, for four years. #NeverAgain https://t.co/RX2riVH6oj