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

Joined July 2010
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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
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Jonathan Swanson retweeted
🎉 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! ](canva.com/design/DAGBfkFXwVc…) #AVID #AngelsScholars #OCDE
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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!
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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!
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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
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Preschool GLAD is making an impact today in Buena Park. It was a pleasure to see the team in action today! @OCDeptofEd @OCDEProjectGLAD
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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
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We have such a great group… I love our unit!
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 🥰
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OC Civic Learning… an event to encourage civic participation. We are so pleased to host this event, discuss civic learning, and hear from students as well! A special thank you to the American Board of Trial Advocates for partnering with us on this.
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In honor of Administrative Professionals Day, I would like to recognize this group of folks. They serve, collaborate, maintain their cool, solve problems, jump in when needed, and are just all around amazing. Thank you for your dedication. @OCDeptofEd
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Today, I had the chance to visit Thurston Middle School in Laguna Beach Unified for a learning walk. A giant shout out to the principal, Joe Vidal, and his incredible staff. We were able to witness an engaging, welcoming, and forward-thinking school. Thanks for having us!
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Had a chance today to visit @AnaheimUHSD and learn about their Community Schools. The visit was very well done and I highly recommend it for anyone interested in learning about how to start and implement a Community School model. A great example of shared voice and leadership.
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