Kathryn Balmes

Middle School Teacher-Librarian, Avid Reader, Traveler, Lover of the Outdoors, and Foodie

[Tanya Stahl @stahlt21]

No better way to start a Friday morning than with a community circle with the great @TheMsBalmes @HawthornMSN73 #BetterTogether

[Tanya Stahl @stahlt21]

Students had fun learning about each other in this morning’s ‘group share’ activity.
@TheMsBalmes @District_73 @HawthornMSN73 #SEL

[Sarah Lill @Lilllibrarian]

@TheMsBalmes is so creative! Last week, we brought mercantilism to life in class—split into groups, students traded goods to simulate the Navigation Acts. The energy and engagement were off the charts, and the learning was unforgettable! #d73inspires #HistoryInAction #handson

[Kathryn Balmes @TheMsBalmes]

Once upon a time an incident occurred in Boston in 1770. Today with the help of @Lilllibrarian our amazing kiddos @HawthornMSN73 put on their investigator caps to analyze evidence and documents. What we found was a whole lot of propaganda! 🤣😉 #learningcanbefun

[Kathryn Balmes @TheMsBalmes]

Congratulations to two of my amazing colleagues! Your Middle North Family is so proud. 🎉🥰

[Hawthornmiddlenorth73 @HawthornMSN73]

Shoutout to two amazing MSN staff members who consistently go above and beyond the call of duty #BetterTogether

[Kathryn Balmes @TheMsBalmes]

🙌🏻 I couldn’t agree more.

[Jonathan Alsheimer @mr_Alsheimer]

Passion and energy are contagious 🙌When you walk into a room do you pour energy in or let it out?

The results are profound.

[Sarah Lill @Lilllibrarian]

I love work with @TheMsBalmes and her classes in the library. Ss dove into researching the incredible inventions from the Industrial Revolution last week and this week they took a look at the lives of immigrants from Ireland, China and Germany! We all learned so many new things!

[Tanya Stahl @stahlt21]

Hawthorn Wrestling Invitational…..working with the best! @HawthornMSN73 @TheMsBalmes #BetterTogether

[Kathryn Balmes @TheMsBalmes]

Look at these @HawthornMSN73 Staff Eagles working the Hawthorn Spirit Invite with smiles and style. #BetterTogether

[Kathryn Balmes @TheMsBalmes]

The Amazing Nurse and Health Clerk @HawthornMSN73 prepared this informative and cute board about the flu. Here's hoping we get through the season unscathed. #BetterTogether

[Kathryn Balmes @TheMsBalmes]

My kiddos @HawthornMSN73 absolutely rocked our @SSSuccess1 Hexagonal Thinking activity on Civic Duties. The discussions and conversations were priceless. #BetterTogether

[Kathryn Balmes @TheMsBalmes]

I love this post and feel like we have it down @HawthornMSN73! Every staff member matters.
#Become1

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

The culture of a school is created by everyone in the school. Walk in a school and see how the front office staff talks and interacts or the custodians or teachers in the hallway. Yes the admin influences it but everyone is ultimately responsible for the culture of a school.

[Kathryn Balmes @TheMsBalmes]

Making the season magical for both the students and staff alike @HawthornMSN73 🎁🎄🕎 #bringthejoy

[Jenna Stern @MissNotSoStern]

Thank you to @TheMsBalmes for sharing the meaning of the poppy: a symbol of remembrance this Veteran’s Day

[Kathryn Balmes @TheMsBalmes]

Make your workplace a home. Hang pictures, share stories, and build relationships. We do it right at @HawthornMSN73! #BetterTogether

[Jenna Stern @MissNotSoStern]

Hawthorn Hustle was a great way to start the day! #BetterTogether @TheMsBalmes

[Kathryn Balmes @TheMsBalmes]

I am blessed to work with the best @HawthornMSN73 #BetterTogether

[TeacherGoals @teachergoals]

Shout out to coworkers! 🧡

[Kathryn Balmes @TheMsBalmes]

I love my work family. There is nothing better than spending a Friday night with this group and ~300 kiddos! @HawthornMSN73 Mania Rocked! #BetterTogether

[Jenna Stern @MissNotSoStern]

Our staff had just as much fun at Mania as our students! #BetterTogether

[NSPRA @NSPRA]

We're continuing to share profiles of the 25 district leaders from around the country who were named 2022 Superintendents to Watch by NSPRA. Today, get to know @District_73 superintendent @petehannigan. https://t.co/JZ84sXgNpf

Winners of the 2023 honor will be announced in Dec.!

[Kathryn Balmes @TheMsBalmes]

Let the 30-Day Kindness & Self-Care Challenge Begin!
Constantly challenge others to grow. Let's go @HawthornMSN73. #BetterTogether #LeaveALegacy