Director of Elementary Education, Worthington City Schools

Joined August 2014
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Nothing builds community like seeing our schools come together for events like today’s Halloween parade with the @LibertyLeopard! These moments bring joy, connection, and a sense of belonging that strengthen our school culture. 👻 @wcsdistrict #itsworthit
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Even when an unexpected power outage happens, our @wcsdistrict teachers find ways to engage students and keep learning going. #itsworthit
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Our Elementary Principal Team brings so much positivity to our work in @wcsdistrict I am so proud of their collaboration…working together to better align transitions between grade bands! Thanks for your leadership @RobMessenheimer ✅ #itsworthit
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In @wcsdistrict, our elementary teams are engaged in the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) process. Teachers collaboratively come together to monitor growth and plan for every student’s success. #itsworthit
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Huge shoutout to all the elementary school principals working hard to make the first day of school amazing for students! From welcoming families with a smile to making sure everything runs smoothly, your dedication doesn't go unnoticed. @wcsdistrict #ItsWorthIt
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Welcome back @wcsdistrict ! It’s a great start at @WilsonHillElem
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Lots of smiles as @BluffsviewElem and @WoHillsHawkeyes welcome back students and families! #itsworthis @wcsdistrict
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Thrilled to welcome back our amazing @wcsdistrict staff for the 2025-26 school year! #itsworthit @WoParkSharks
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Couldn’t ask for a better day to welcome new bus riders to Worthington! @wcsdistrict #itsworthit
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Celebrating @LibertyLeopard students, staff, and volunteers who bring to life our Portrait of a Learner skills of being Thinkers, Leaders, and Friends! @wcsdistrict #itsworthit
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Even after many years of being a school principal, nobody does FUN and connection like Mrs. Rykowski! @wcsdistrict #itsworthit
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This afternoon we got to show appreciation for our kindergarten Ready for Reading volunteers. Thank you to all 192 of the @wcsdistrict community members that participated in giving back to our schools! #itsworthit
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Awesome to see our @PerryMSWolves working with our @SlateHillStars kindergarten students! #itsworthit @wcsdistrict
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Rob Messenheimer retweeted
It's State of the Schools Week! Learn about the district's #PortraitofaLearner, get construction updates, and see how Worthington is empowering a community of learners who will change the world! youtu.be/v5rWUC6gAes #ItsWorthIt #StateoftheSchools2025 #PortraitofaDistrict

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Thankful to be a part of the amazing level of parent engagement this evening from the @BluffsviewElem community participating in The Anxious Generation book study. #itsworthit @wcsdistrict
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25 Feb 2025
Huge thanks to our CKLA team for sharing your amazing experiences at last night’s @wcsdistrict Board of Education Meeting! 🌟 Your energy and teamwork truly inspire us all. #itsworthit #Education #Teamwork
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We have amazing teachers in Worthington! Thankful for their leadership in introducing parents to our ELA curriculum at tonight’s Curriculum Liaison Council meeting. #itsworthit @wcsdistrict
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White Tigers are Changing the World 🌎 Each month, teachers nominate a student from their classroom that exhibits our Portrait of a Learner characteristics. Congratulations January World Changers! @WilsonHillElem @wcsdistrict #ItsWorthIt
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No better way to start a morning than joining the Worthington Hills Hawkeye student-led assembly as they focus in on their goals of being Thinkers, Leaders, and Friends. #itsworthit @wcsdistrict @WoHillsHawkeyes
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