Jonathan Swanson

Husband, Father, Son, Educator, Director @OCDeptofEd, Alumnus @azusapacific @usc, Views and opinions are my own.

[Jonathan Swanson @swansonjonathan]

Take a look at the visual note-taking from last week’s Quality Start OC Director Forum. Really cool representation of the feedback! @OCDeptofEd @qualitystartoc

[Dr. Sonia Llamas, LCSW @DrSoniaLlamas]

🎉 On May 8th, 68 scholars from 68 schools in 16 districts were awarded as standouts by @Angels Scholars Program. 8 received $10,000 scholarships. Selected from over 2,500 AVID 8th graders in OC!

Our future is bright! ](https://t.co/Yv3IJx6KTq)
#AVID #AngelsScholars #OCDE

[Jonathan Swanson @swansonjonathan]

Happening now!… The AVID 8th Grade Standout Recognition supported by Angels Baseball. It is such a privilege to see these students honored. Go AVID and go Angels! @OCDeptofEd @Angels

[Jonathan Swanson @swansonjonathan]

@GracianRefugio @CapoUnified Yes!! So great! Well-deserved.

[Jonathan Swanson @swansonjonathan]

If you have never been, you should check out the Orange County Arts and Disability Festival. It is such a great celebratory event. You won’t regret it! Happening now at the MainPlace Mall. @OCDeptofEd

[Jonathan Swanson @swansonjonathan]

Tonight, we are hosting the OC Civic Learning Celebration. We are highlighting student presentations, local government representatives, and guest speakers from the judicial branch. We are really proud of the students participating in civic engagement! @OCDeptofEd @OCDEhistory

[Jonathan Swanson @swansonjonathan]

So excited to join the Student AI Convening this morning. It is a packed house! Can I add that students are running it?! So good. @OCDeptofEd @OCpathwaystrust

[Dr. Nicole Chávez @NicoleDChavez]

On Tuesday, April 23, 2024, our @OCDEProjectGLAD Spring Institute inspired and informed! HUGE thank you to @orangeusd @serajhernandez @lolaurieo @DrSoniaLlamas & our presenters for their keynotes, sessions and inspiring words!

[Jonathan Swanson @swansonjonathan]

This is the team that makes it happen! So grateful to work in partnership with our incredible administrative professionals. They are the very best! @OCDeptofEd

[Jonathan Swanson @swansonjonathan]

I had the privilege of hearing @ninaksimon speak at the Creative Edge lecture series yesterday. Her message was phenomenal. She is a great storyteller and connected to STEM, the arts, and her most recent project as an author. @Arts4Oc

[Jerry Almendarez @JerryAlmendarez]

Sending a big shoutout to the amazing educators at Santa Ana Unified! Your commitment to blending ELA and History Social Science standards is setting a new bar for educational excellence. Your hard work is shaping the future of our students! 📚🌍 #SAUSDBetterTogether #WeAreSAUSD

[Jonathan Swanson @swansonjonathan]

I’m really proud of OCDE Arts Coordinator, Scott Fitzpatrick, members of Early Learning, and various colleges, community partners, and school districts that made the 2024 College/Career Pathways in the Arts a resounding success this morning. It was a wonderful event! @OCDeptofEd

[Jonathan Swanson @swansonjonathan]

@GracianRefugio @JerryAlmendarez @GunnMarieHansen @LorenaRubio123 @PrincipalRoRod @DrSoniaLlamas @DrCarlosLHCSD @puhsd @PUHSD_HR Wow, Doctor! Good stuff! Congratulations.

[Jonathan Swanson @swansonjonathan]

@hollybsteele @AnaheimDucks “I’m available for counting lessons.”… hah!

[Jonathan Swanson @swansonjonathan]

Had the chance to hear from “Street Data” co-author Shane Safir as well as Jessica Wei Huang today. We learned about different types of data and the best ways to start a journey towards supporting all students. Very thought provoking!

[Jonathan Swanson @swansonjonathan]

@OCDEProjectGLAD Welcome, Jen!

[Jonathan Swanson @swansonjonathan]

Happening this week! Project GLAD classroom demonstrations in Fullerton School District. Highly engaged third grade students and teachers learning about ecosystems. It is so great to see this work in action! @OCDEProjectGLAD @OCDeptofEd

[Jonathan Swanson @swansonjonathan]

Preschool GLAD is making an impact today in Buena Park. It was a pleasure to see the team in action today! @OCDeptofEd @OCDEProjectGLAD

[Jonathan Swanson @swansonjonathan]

An excellent day at Teachers Law School in partnership with ABOTA. We had a chance to hear from Janice Munemitsu, retired Judge Frederick Aguirre, and Justice Motoike. Thank you, ABOTA! @OCDeptofEd @NationalABOTA @OCDEhistory

[Jonathan Swanson @swansonjonathan]

We have such a great group… I love our unit!

[Dr. Nicole Chávez @NicoleDChavez]

Watch out 2023-24 SY! @OCDeptofEd Curriculum Instruction & Academic Enrichment (CIAE), PK-12 Unit, reflected, analyzed data, envisioned and innovated today w/the amazing @swansonjonathan. It's going to be an AWESOME year!
Thanx @ReischlVirginia 4 presenting w/me 🥰