Melissa Lopez @M3L1SSAA

Wishing you all a relaxing and safe holiday. As we close this year, we are thankful most of all for our family and friends. We hope 2021 is kind to you and yours! 🙏🏼🤍

Thank you @LDARock for this donation to @Parker_Deca! DECA students did an OUTSTANDING job creating a strategic marketing plan for a local business. These business partnerships allow curriculum to come to life in a real world business setting for students at @JanesvillePHS!

Featuring Kennedy ES Principal, Ms. Fanning! She and her husband enjoy spending time with their granddaughter and traveling. They have one cool Goldendoodle named Bentley. This is her 4th year as principal of Kennedy. She worked in education for a total of 26 years!

Featuring ARISE Virtual Academy Principal, Dr. Parr! He enjoys traveling the US on his Harley, meeting interesting people in the places he finds himself. Prior to serving as principal, he was dean of students at ARISE for 10 years. He worked in education for a total of 26 years.

Featuring Craig HS Principal, Dr. Bjoin! She and her husband, Kristopher have 2 daughters. She likes to read, bake, take day trips with her girls, and go out to dinner with her family. She served as a principal in SDJ for 10 years. Thank you for all you do Dr. Bjoin!

Give a warm welcome to @MarshallCardin4 Principal, Mr. Schmelz! He has a 24 year history of school leadership, enjoys fishing & spending time with his granddaughter. He is inspired by the dedication of Marshall staff during the pandemic. We are grateful to have him on our team!

Featuring Wilson ES Principal, Ms. Wright! She enjoys spending time with her husband, Keith (tech ed teacher at Craig HS) and her two children. This is her 4th year as principal of Wilson. She has been in education for 12 years. Thank you, Ms. Wright for all you do!

Featuring @FranklinSDJ Principal, Dr. Urness! He and his wife, Tina have five children. He likes to swim, read, and fish with his kids. This is his 11th year as principal of Franklin. He worked in education for 25 years. We are fortunate to have you in SDJ, Dr. Urness!

Featuring @sdjvanburen Principal, Ms. Pajerski! She has three awesome kids, and a spunky chocolate lab. Her husband teaches phy ed at @FranklinSDJ. For the past 10 years, Ms. Pajerski served as principal of Van Buren, and prior to that, she taught kindergarten for 15 years.

Featuring @Edison1649 Assistant Principal, Mr. Jones! He and his wife, Kelly (also an educator) have two daughters. He enjoys playing guitar, cooking, reading, and Tweeting. He aspires to go viral one day! We are fortunate to have you on our team @PrincipalNJones!

Featuring Washington ES Principal, Mr. Peerenboom! He worked in education for a total of 20 years. “Each day I am inspired by the work of staff to help all students experience success.” Thank you for the work you do to make our district better, Mr. Peerenboom!

Featuring @jacksonelemwi Principal, Ms. Moisson! Her family and faith provide her with the support she needs as an educator. She and her husband, Jerry have 3 beautiful daughters. She worked in education for 28 years and as a principal for 11. We are grateful to have her in SDJ!

Featuring Craig Assistant Principal, Mr. Kane! He likes to spend time with his wife, Maria (art educator at Craig) and his five-year-old twin boys, Tillman and Ellis. He worked 15 years in education, and 9 as an assistant principal. Thank you for all you do Mr. Kane!

Featuring @JanesvillePHS Assistant Principal, Ms. Terrones! She and her husband, Richard can often be seen together cheering on the Vikings as she supervises sporting events. She worked in education for a total of 20 years, and has served as an assistant principal for 8!

Featuring @sdjharrison Principal, Dr. Grandt! She and her husband, Jeff have 2 kids who attend SDJ schools. She enjoys yoga, supper clubs, and anything 80’s. "I am incredibly blessed to work alongside amazing educators who go above and beyond for Harrison students and families!"

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Featuring @MarshallCardin4 Assistant Principal, Mr. Matteson! He and his wife have two daughters, ages 14 and 8. He has served as an assistant principal in SDJ for 6 years, and worked in education for 19. We are fortunate to have you with us, Mr. Matteson!

Featuring Rock River Charter School Principal, Dr. Peterson! She has two daughters who both teach in SDJ. She has two Boston Terriers, and likes to camp, travel, and read. She served 9 years as a principal in SDJ, and worked in education for 27 years. Thank you for all you do!

Featuring @FranklinSDJ Assistant Principal, Mr. Adler! Mr. Adler and his wife Jodi are in their 23rd year with SDJ. Jodi teaches Kindergarten at @sdjharrison. They have 3 daughters. He could not be where he is today without the support and encouragement of his family!

Featuring ARISE Virtual Academy Assistant Principal, Ms. Rosienski! When Ms. Rosienski is not at school, she enjoys running marathons, and coaching soccer. We are grateful to have you on our team Ms. Rosienski, and we look forward to many great years ahead!