Andrew McGuire Dir. Fine and Performing Arts

7 years after leaving the beautiful Sullivan community, im reminded of the beauty, inclusivity, and community we shared. So grateful for my former student for taking the time to say Hi. Happy this reminder came during Autism Awareness Month. #autism #teacherandstudent

It was so great to learn he’s 26 now, has a job, and hangs out with his friends on his days off. My student graduated a few years ago from Sullivan High School and has been participating in community since. My former student is on the spectrum.

If you don’t know, I started swimming laps a few years ago to beat the midwestern winter blues. It’s been a fun and incredible journey. This post isn’t about that. I was at a rec center in Chicago, checking into the pool, and surprised by a, “Hello Mr. McGuire!”

The arts provide a pathway, a space, a catalyst for students to express themselves and grow as creatives, impacting the world and society we will become. So proud to celebrate our students and teacher this #artsinourschools month.

Welcome to @Detroitk12, @CMUniversity wind ensemble! A beautiful afternoon of collaboration and music making.

HONOLULU BLUE EVERYWHERE!!!! So proud!!!!!! #Detroit

Leadership development is essential to lasting stability. So proud of our Cohort Leader @MusicwithFarley for organizing and cultivating our general music cohort. Beautiful, collaborative and supportive culture AND student outcomes. This is leadership! Farley, you post the pic 😊

Incredibly proud of our growth. 10 @Detroitk12 Bands performed at our jamboree today. New uniforms, instruments, higher difficulty music, and more students enjoying than our previous 2 years. We are still rising!

Incredible performance @Complexionsnyc! Thank you @DetOperaHouse for a wonderful matinee experience today and for our 4th graders this past Friday.

Incredible department meeting this week. We covered Storytelling to influence Leadership and Decision-making, bringing together our mission, vision, initiatives and objectives. So many Ah-ha moments. Proud of this team and the work we are doing to make a better Detroit.

@janschakowsky Fantastic leadership and steadfast commitment to the most beautiful community in Chicago! Proud to have served our students there with you as the protector and supporter.

Anybody who goes after the students of Sullivan High School or anyone in the 9th Congressional District will have to come through me! We are a diverse and welcoming community in Illinois, and I'm proud of that. We must protect our families. chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/202…

“I forget that whenever there’s an event in the city you’re there with no less than a few hundred kids.” This made me smile this week. I’m so thankful to those who taught me how to bring our students to show up and show out in safe, educational, and fun way. #LeadershipMatters

Check out Detroit All City Marching Band. Vote for your favorite Marching Band and share with friends! clickondetroit.secondstreetapp.com/og/53084f81-a7…

Check out Detroit All City Marching Band. Vote for your favorite Marching Band and share with friends! clickondetroit.secondstreetapp.com/og/53084f81-a7…

Thank you @ParadeCo for the incredible experience!

Excited for this incredible ensemble to shine! The LARGEST All City Marching Band in recent time! Vote for us in the battle of the bands! clickondetroit.com/contests/2024/…

Check out @Detroitk12 All City Marching Band. Vote for your favorite Marching Band and share with friends! clickondetroit.secondstreetapp.com/og/58a58728-89…

Incredible day spent with our @Detroitk12 partners in both Fine and Performing Art and our Health and Physical Education departments. The strength and foundation of our work is incredible. Our direction is clear, raise students’ voices!

Thumbs up for public education.