I passed my comprehensive exam! I’m now considered a “doctoral candidate.”

Lessons from an old man: don’t procrastinate on your comp exams!

Another tournament win for the Lady Bolts at the Hinsdale South invite! Victor J. Andrew High School VJA Boys Water Polo

Big tournament win for the Lady Tbolts today! VJA Boys Water Polo Victor J. Andrew High School

I want to start a blog! Is there any sites anyone recommends? I want to use this to catapult my book idea.

Had opportunity to play Principal again today and looks like I will continue to play the role through the rest of school year! It felt great connecting with the kids again!

So proud of my daughter! She had to convince her coach that she can be on a team with the boys. She called him and told him, “I will prove you wrong!” He put her on the team. She’s only been skating since November! She is going to do great things! #f4leaders

Never thought my boy would be so excited for a snake!

Successful home opener for ANDREW GIRLS WATER POLO

FINALLY! Let’s goooo!

Had an amazing time presenting solo on Positive #School Culture & then with Shawn Walsh on Leadership Lessons at the #IAASE Conference! Thanks to all who came out, can't wait to spread the word again. Keep fighting the good fight for our kids!

#EduCultureCookbook #edutwitter

Heading to Champaign to speak at the IAASE conference! Topic this time, “what I’ve learned about leadership from my disabled child.” Michael Earnshaw and I will be talking about what it’s like, lessons learned, and more! Come visit us!

Apply today! 9th annual #ASuperWeek IASA Aspiring Superintendent Academy! Another participant was just named superintendent! iasaedu.org/Page/302 Nick Polyak Dr. Courtney Orzel

My daughter won’t let me get away with anything! She wants skates and life 360 caught me in a lie! lol

My daughter and niece were judges today for the science fair! #d158strong

To 2 of the best out there! Thank you for everything you do Mike and Nick! I hope to see both of you real soon. #suptchat

Q5: Positive culture and climate is a constant work in progress that needs to be monitored and addressed on a daily basis. Treat others the way you want to be treated and show empathy, be strong and firm, and keep it real! #suptchat

Q4: The next version of myself is the role of superintendent, the best version of myself is giving it my all in whatever position I am in. #suptchat

Q3: Being a good teammate, being able to collaborate with colleagues, relating to kids, having great relationships with parents, and working well with your administrators for the win every time! #suptchat

Q2: I have changed so much and have grown so much as an educator over time. My family, my books, faith, and exercise helps me meet those personal and social emotional needs! #suptchat