Natalie F. Matthews

A sweet and memorable afternoon at Independence Primary! 🍯🐻 The Winnie the Pooh performance was outstanding, our talented cast and crew truly brought the story to life. Bravo to all involved for such a joyful and heartwarming show! @YourIndySchools 💛💙👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Tonight’s performance of Chicago @YourIndySchools was absolutely magical! The talent of the cast and crew was truly breathtaking, every moment was captivating. Bravo to all involved,& a special shoutout to our incredible director, Gretchen Obrovac, for bringing it all to life! 🎭

Independence Middle School Student Named Finalist in Maltz Museum’s 2026 Stop the Hate Contest independence.k12.oh.us/o/ils/article/…

Today our District Design Team came together to deepen our work around the strategic plan, focusing on empowering students & staff, strengthening alignment, building creative communities of learning, & designing engaging work environments. @YourIndySchools

Exciting times for ILS!! 💙💛

Excellent learning w/Michele Crum as we explored gifted edu through the lens of twice-exceptional students. She shared powerful strategies for meeting the needs of & challenging gifted learners. Grateful for learning that stretches our thinking! @YourIndySchools

Mr. Corpuz brought the energy to today’s PL on Prisms! His passion for innovative instruction was on full display as staff experienced learning through VR—engaging & future-focused. Grateful for colleagues who inspire us to elevate student learning @YourIndySchools

Proud of our very own educators for leading today’s session on Pear Assessments & practical strategies for using them as formative tools. TY, Mr. Ambrose, Mrs. Csire, & Mrs. Vecchio, for sharing your expertise & supporting meaningful, data-informed instruction @YourIndySchools

Grateful to Missy McClain for leading impactful prof. learning on trauma-informed care @YourIndySchools . Her work supports our teachers in strengthening relationships, fostering safe classrooms, & meeting students where they are. Thank you!

Day 4 of LETRS training with Olivia Weisman today! 📚 Our educators continue to deepen their understanding of the SOR, strengthening core instruction and ensuring every student builds a strong literacy foundation. #LETRS @YourIndySchools

So proud of our ILs choir students for an incredible concert tonight, truly United Through Music! Their talent & passion were on full display. A special thank you to Ms. Jakubczak, Mr. Thomas, & Mrs. Obrovac for their leadership and dedication to our students! 💙

Pizza. Conversation. Community. 🍕 Join Superintendent Kelli Cogan for Pizza with Kelli on March 11, 5:30–7 p.m. at The Declaration Tavern. Learn more about the proposed PreK–8 school building project and ask your questions.

Nice Mr. Grendel! It looks so pretty but oh so cold! ⁦@YourIndySchools⁩

Thank you to M. Wolfe from @ESCNortheastOH & our math teachers for a productive day evaluating programs, sharing feedback, & reviewing district data patterns. Ensuring alignment to our district needs & strategic plan is key as we continue our math journey. @YourIndySchools

Blue Devil Pride! Coach Burns always up for a challenge. Wonder if Mr. Adams and Mr. Silvestro are as well? ⁦@YourIndySchools⁩

Nice Ms. Mueller! Passing on the challenge to Mr. Grendel and Mr. Avilla! ⁦@YourIndySchools⁩

Coach DeAngelis…. That is a lot of snow! Waiting on Ms. Koussa and Ms. Frate! Will they brave the cold to keep the Snow Angel Challenge going? 🥶 ⁦@YourIndySchools⁩

Thanks Mr. Zillich! ⁦@YourIndySchools⁩

And it continues! Snow Angel Challenge! ⁦@YourIndySchools⁩