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Jorie Burtnette @JorieBurtnette

Educator | Special Education Department Chair | “I think fearless is having fears, but jumping anyway”

Joined October 2015
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Jorie Burtnette retweeted
WSOptionsFair@wsoptionsfair
19 Sep 2022
We are excited to share a list of the schools, program, and agencies who will participate this year.
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Unexpected ukulele concert to start the day! 🎶 Happy spirit week and have a safe spring break! #wearedgn
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These flamingo socks were gifted to me by a future Trojan with #DownSyndrome. So honored to be able to wear them on this #WorldDownSyndromeDay2022 #wearedgn
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Don’t forget MONDAY, MARCH 21! #wearedgn
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Skybox viewing for the @WeAreDGN teacher band. Great way to kick off Spirit Week @DGNActivities!
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Sam is a Downers Grove North HS senior. Help his family purchase a new wheelchair! Help us buy a chair for Sam gofund.me/f84da2d3

Donate to Help us buy a chair for Sam, organized by Miriam Aponte

Sam and his family are in desperate need of a new power wheelchair for him. The family is … Miriam Aponte needs your support for Help us buy a chair for Sam

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Jorie Burtnette retweeted
WSOptionsFair@wsoptionsfair
28 Sep 2021
Don’t forget to register for the 2021 Options Fair on October 6th from 6-8PM. Click here for more information na.eventscloud.com/ereg/inde…
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Jorie Burtnette retweeted
TCD News@TCDuPage
8 Sep 2021
Tcd is hosting an open house on Sept 16, 2021.
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understood.org/en/community-…
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Just posted a photo instagram.com/p/CIMQrKWjp5mm…
Thank you to our amazing @D99SupportStaff for getting on the buses at 6:30 this week to ride the bus with our freshmen to keep @WeAreDGN students staff! #wearedgn #99learns #NorthDOSS
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Jorie Burtnette retweeted
D99 Support Staff@D99SupportStaff
29 Sep 2020
Thank you to our para-educators who welcomed our Special Education children back to into our buildings today! Your dedication to our students is truly remarkable. #dgspride #WeAreDGN #99learns
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Judge Orders White House to Provide Sign Language Interpreters at COVID-19 Briefings people.com/politics/white-ho…

Judge Orders White House to Provide Sign Language Interpreters at COVID-19 Briefings

Actress Marlee Matlin, who was among those asking the White House to provide interpreters, told PEOPLE the ruling is a "huge victory"

people.com
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Everyday at 3 PM my dog busts open the door to my office and climbs on my lap to remind me it’s time to feed him. Bad COVID habits!
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I love this so much.
Michael Hughes@LakersHughes
8 Sep 2020
❤️ my Zoom Waiting Screen 💻 Ss get log in early to chat with friends, listen to some tunes and see what they need for that session. Now I have Ss logging in early. Ss are naturally turning on their 📷 and 🎤 to interact. They see this as a shared screen. #remotelearning
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Jorie Burtnette retweeted
ASHA
@ASHAWeb
9 Sep 2020
Wearing a mask can take some getting used to, but it's important to stay healthy and stop the spread of #COVID19. Here are 4 tips for helping kids who have hearing aids or cochlear implants wear masks more comfortably! RT! #slpeeps #audpeeps
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So glad we’ll get to continue this family Thanksgiving tradition that directly impacts the Downers Grove community!
BONFIELD EXPRESS@BonfieldExpress
5 Sep 2020
Exciting news from the Bonfield Express Foundation! @ Downers Grove, Illinois instagram.com/p/CEw9cbQA36I/…
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Jorie Burtnette retweeted
Transition 99@Transition99
4 Sep 2020
Replying to @Dist_99
@Dist_99 Transition 99 creating visual social stories of our new procedures. #wearedgn #d99learn
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Jorie Burtnette retweeted
Diane McClellan@sparkalaphobe
2 Sep 2020
Thanks to Kim Maley and Nancy Springstroh @NSpringstroh85 for embracing Remote Learning w/ gusto! They have been amazing in the amount of varied support they have provided students, parents and me! Feeling very grateful! #99learns #WeAreDGN
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Today I became department chair of Special Services AND the Burtnette 3rd Grade. It’s fine. I’m fine. Everything is fine.
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