Counselor at Taft Freshman Academy in Chicago. Views are my own on topics I’m passionate about - education, counseling, coaching, sports...
Chicago, IL
Joined July 2013
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Karen Devine retweeted
Meet the hero! 16-year-old lifeguard Ryder (reportedly Ryder Williams)
This high school student and seasonal Santa Cruz State Parks lifeguard pulled off one of the most incredible rescues of the summer at Seabright Beach on July 25.
A 10-year-old boy was being hammered by massive waves. Ryder dove in, locked on with an unbreakable grip, and fought through wave after wave for nearly two minutes - never letting go - while telling bystanders who tried to help to save themselves. A second lifeguard joined him to get the boy safely to shore. The child was checked by paramedics and reunited with his family, stable.
His mom confirmed his first name on social media and said he’s just doing the job he loves. Instead of a GoFundMe, she pointed people toward supporting the Santa Cruz County Parks Junior Guards program that trained him.
Absolute legend at 16. Real first-responder energy. 💪🛟
Karen Devine retweeted
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Karen Devine retweeted
Your next C&I project starts with a drink – TODAY from 4–6 PM.
We’re teaming up with K2 Systems US for Happy Hour at their booth (Venetian Level 2, V7299). Come grab a drink, meet the teams, and get an early look at what’s new in commercial solar.
Drinks are on us!
Karen Devine retweeted
We made Solar Builder’s 2025 Solar + Storage Software Showcase. Respect to the competitors who made to the list as well.
solarbuildermag.com/news/sol…
We’ve been heads-down this year, shipping new features almost every week — and it’s paying off in real projects for our clients.
Karen Devine retweeted
🦅Taft Alum ‘16, Jack Suwinski, hit the game winning home run for the @Pirates in the 9th against the @Cubs at Wrigley today!
Amazing!
Let’s Go Eagles! #WeAreTaft
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Karen Devine retweeted
The grid’s future isn’t one giant machine – it’s millions of smaller ones working in sync.
We wrote for @SolarPowerWorld_ about how DERs (solar, batteries, EVs) need coordination, not just capacity, to keep the lights on.
🔗 solarpowerworldonline.com/20…
#DER #solar #energystorage
Karen Devine retweeted
🚨 Headed to Midwest Solar Expo?
📍 June 10–11 | Chicago
C&I, community, utility-scale devs — let’s connect.
Already a customer? Let’s catch up.
Curious how Solesca helps 100+ devs streamline from pre-sale to utility approval?
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Karen Devine retweeted
I'm so proud of this 14 yr old young woman and the father who believed in her abilities and drove behind her to keep them safe. 🐴🥰 California Fires saving a horse that wasn't hers but refused to load up in the trailer when evacuated. She volunteered to ride it out 14 miles to safety
Karen Devine retweeted
As you head toward a new semester, consider scheduling "on-track conferences." In just 5 minutes, a staff member can invite a student to reflect on their progress and set goals.
(Protocol via @ctrisenetwork)
docs.google.com/document/d/1…
ALT First page of a "Sample Conference Questions" guide, which offers lists of questions that can guide "on-track conferences" between staff and students.
Karen Devine retweeted
A Chicago letter carrier wrote one of the most enduring Christmas songs of our time... all while walking her route years ago.
Take a minute to watch this beautiful story from @MikeLoweReports wgntv.com/news/cover-story/o…
Karen Devine retweeted
Mrs. Howe's 8th grade students asked her favorite bday party ever. She never had one, she told them.
Months later, on her 47th bday, she walked into class and noticed something oddly, beautifully off.
Mrs. Howe was having a birthday party.
My column 💕
chicagotribune.com/2024/09/1…
Karen Devine retweeted
Thank you @DanJMontgomery for speaking up for teachers, nurses, and public employees whose retirement savings are penalized by the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO).
It's time Congress repealed these and made Social Security fair! @IFTAFT
Karen Devine retweeted
At one point, counselors had to ask principals what to do. “Ladies and gentleman, today you do not have to do that. You have the ASCA National Model to guide you on what to do.” -Dr. Norm Gysbers #ASCA24
✨CHILLS✨
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Karen Devine retweeted
Send it to your old boys and girls who have kids! Imagine the next generation of rugby players becoming reality! @HoundsChicago @ChicagoGriffins @northshorerugby @CWRFC @StallionsRugby @SSI_RFC @Blaze_Academy @LPRFC @sirensrugby
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