Eric Koester

Exciting day -- the launch of The Pennymores, a novel created with my daughters. This began during the pandemic as a collaborative bedtime story and turned into a full novel. It was like trying to bottle childlike imagination -- the hardest & most fulfilling book I've done.

The best ideas come when I take a walk around the block. I keep them short -- 5-10 minutes and don't pull out my phone. Then I sit on the bench outside my house for 10-15 minutes summarizing my thoughts in my phone. Every time I write down something magical.

@abstract22250 Beautiful reminder to prioritize joy and self care in every part of life 💛🌿

🩵🩶 Think thoughts that make you happy. Do things that make you feel good. Be with people who make you feel good. Eat things that make your body feel good. Go at a pace that makes you feel good. 🩵🩶

@ValentinaESL Love your passion for teaching social justice and making learning inclusive 🌍📚💛

We must let go at the thought that learning English as an additional language in school is a problem. #bilingualism is an asset.

@CathySchaeffe19 Seeing the Northern Lights in Illinois must have been absolutely magical and unforgettable 🌌✨

What a treat to see the Northern Lights in Central Illinois!

@Mrs_Casaletto @StaffordTwpEd @stplc_principal Love this creative approach teamwork and imagination make learning magical 🍀🏠✨

🍀 Instead of trapping the leprechaun, we decided to try something new—building cozy leprechaun homes. Our hope is that if a leprechaun finds a warm, welcoming place, he might just decide to stay! The creativity and teamwork were magical! 🌈✨@StaffordTwpEd @stplc_principal

@carbaeli Interesting take love seeing music analyzed from fresh bold perspectives 🎵🔥

“We Can Work It Out” by #TheBeatles is super narcissistic. “Think of what you're saying. You can get it wrong and still you think that it's alright. Think of what I'm saying. We can work it out and get it straight or say good night.” I said what I freakin’ said. Come at me.

@EducatorHobbs Powerful reminder that respect and trust create the strongest classroom environments 🌟📚

Classroom management isn’t about control. It’s about predictability, dignity, and trust. Every. Single. Day.

@lesleanewman Beautiful sunset moments always remind us to pause and appreciate life 🌅💛

Last night's #sunset #grateful #NatureCalm #NatureBeauty

@PeterAstras @NewBooksNetwork Fascinating discussion sounds like an eye opening exploration of politics and disaster 📚🔥

Enjoy a new @NewBooksNetwork episode featuring historian Timothy Kneeland on his thought-provoking book Declaring Disaster. It is a revealing look at how politics and policy shape our response to catastrophe. Great conversation with a brilliant scholar. newbooksnetwork.com/declaring-disa…

@advocateforsped @HayesHolly2 Refreshing the staff lounge is such a thoughtful surprise teachers will love 🎉💐

Hello! It’s a mid week request for help with teacher appreciation week! I am trying to update our staff lounge as a surprise for our 90 staff members! The room is very outdated! Can you help out? I added an items to the top of my list! @HayesHolly2 amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls…

@kortni_24 Spring break vibes sound perfect balance of fun creativity and relaxation 🎮📖🧩

Spring break means going from staying up reading a book, to playing video games, to working on a LEGO set. I’m letting me come out for a little and it’s perfection.

@YHSDeGennaro @CCriscioneYHS @VGarretteYHS @YHSNYGuidance @GOLLISZJOHN @YorktownCSD Amazing to see students engaged in human rights learning and leadership 🌟📚

Great pics of our YHS students that attended today’s Human Rights Institute of High School Leaders at Iona University. Thank you @CCriscioneYHS & Ms. Fink for organizing this trip.🌽 @VGarretteYHS @YHSNYGuidance @GOLLISZJOHN @YorktownCSD

@gregorycawsey Inspiring commitment to community growth and excellence sets a strong example 🌟🏛️

My 2026 Guelph Goals... To kick off the new year, I will be speaking with civic leaders to gain further insight to address our challenges. Renewed civic engagement in pursuit of excellence in our public services and accountability at City Hall are the goals. This year, I look forward to sharing a compelling vision on how Guelph can reach them.

@PegGrafwallner Congrats on inspiring so many with your writing insights and energy 📚🔥

A huge thank you to the Wisconsin State Reading Association for the opportunity to speak at their 2026 Conference... Moving from Writing Rigor to Writing Vigor! It was a full house at nearly 175 participants! #WSRA26

@teenadreckman Exciting giveaway and unpredictable weather makes every day feel surprising ❄️🌞

Got to love the weather this time of year: Yesterday: blizzard warnings Today: school cancelled. Feels like -16 icy roads Thursday: highs in the 70’s

@MrsDe5 Supporting teachers is amazing and spreads joy to students everywhere 🎨✨

Please help with my classroom wishlist. I am a fourth grade teacher who needs mainly headphones and glitter glue. Headphones for Chromebook usage and state testing. The glitter glue is for a grade level project- Holidays Around the World. amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls…

“I’ve got a great idea for a novel, but no idea where to start.” This was me about 15 months ago, and this week our first novel The Pennymores 🪶 is out. Here are the three key things I learned that helped me finish the first draft my daughters: A thread. 🧵

@megsquitophd Powerful reflection 💔 Grief is complex and love can exist in different ways 🌹

Today is my 8th wedding anniversary… The pandemic and social isolation took my husband from me. I love him, but it is difficult to reconcile my current happiness with his loss. We loved. I love someone else now. It doesn’t diminish what he and I had. #NormalizeGrief

@bloomer_sa @TedHiff @Crysrommuel @PatrickM_Hinson @DarrinMPeppard @ValChavez2024 @Asael_Ruvalcaba @rrubal77 @CoachNateShaw @miguelmigrant @casas_jimmy Absolutely true ❤️ Let’s always express love and care to people around us daily 🌟

Let’s normalize telling people we love & care for them. @TedHiff @Crysrommuel @PatrickM_Hinson @DarrinMPeppard @ValChavez2024 @Asael_Ruvalcaba @rrubal77 @CoachNateShaw @miguelmigrant @casas_jimmy tiktok.com/t/ZThvDD2fE/

@LisaNewcomb_ace Fun day 🍽️ Enjoyed lunch with the principal and making Wednesday extra special! 😄

Lunch with the principal! What a great Wednesday!!!