Honored to be principal to the many, talented PreK—4th grade students of Troy Hofer Elementary! Go TEAM HOFER!
#HoferPride
BE KIND HF Community! START with HELLO
Oh my heart! Thank you dear friend for your support as a new principal and then 14 more years. I grew along with you! I’m so blessed to have had you as my building secretary and to have been in your company! Love you, Lizette! You’ll be an amazing Abuela! Miss you already!
What is your WHY, Principal Copes…well, here you go! Good mornings when this little guy is always at my hip for a hug to start off the day. Then, another HF sweetie walks by and says,”Thank you for making our school pretty.” Yep, that’s my why! Love you back Hofer Kids. ❤️💙
This school family sure knows how to make a principal born on April 7, 1972 feel LOVED! Thank you for going ALL OUT to make this day memorable! You are amazing!
Reflecting on a conversation with my husband last night in regards to his day at work. This quote! P.S. I married a champion for kids. Thank You
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for your daily inspiration for educators V. 2 It inspires with gratitude!
@copes_lance
Last night at our Troy30C BOE Mrs. Diana Coveny was approved as our 22-23 Administrative Intern-Assistant Principal for Troy Hofer Elementary School. I look forward to leading with you! Congrats!
There are no words to express my gratitude for my Hofer Staff. They are the BEST people and I’m honored & humbled to lead them. Today, I was surprised with this kindness. I’m a lucky lady! My pride is enormous! I love my school family! Thank you!!!!!
Together...I will never get used to not being all under 1 roof. As my kids get older, I cherish anytime we can celebrate life TOGETHER. My wish for my Hofer Families out there...a moment this week of celebrating TOGETHER. Big brother is cool to lil sis! Go Hawks!
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With each box opened, my heart fell and became full at the same time. Such a lovely way to honor and remember our beloved Mr. Dennis with this gift from his family. Our HF Kids will bloom in his kindness in this new area promoting SEL. We’ve begun the set up to make him proud! 💙
The first step was been taken to start off in a learning journey. Thank you to my amazing husband, kids and Hofer school family for joyfully supporting me in the process. Went to go into my bag and found this little note.
#doctorateadventurebegins
So many emotions today! Thank you for sharing this with me Hofer Parents! Keep the pictures coming! Huge shout out to TROY Transportation for leading with confidence, compassion and heart! Thank you Shorewood Fire Dept. for participating too! You brought JOY to many!
Happy Birthday to the best Mom a girl could ask for! She read to me, let me make messes, taught me to be tough and KIND all at the same time! Wishing all the Hofer Moms a wonderful morning! I will miss our time together at Hofer’s Magical Morning with Moms! We celebrate you!
23 years ago, I graduated to a new title…MOM. Taught by one of the most amazing teachers (my mom) on how to be a mom, I remember this little man handed to me thinking how can something so precious just be given to me. Happy Birthday, Son! Happy July Bdays to my Hofer Kids!
We are thrilled to welcome HOME to Hofer these incredibly talented teachers this 22-23 school year! Thank you to Ms. Whitehead for leading today to support a kind welcome! We wish you an amazing 1st year at Hofer in Kindergarten and 2nd Grade!
#hoferpiecebypiece
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Inspiring is what goes through my head when I read and hear anything from this leader! What an honor and joy to be inspired by his efforts and words this week at the IPA conference. Keep at it! You inspire teaching and learning!
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My day could not have started better yesterday when a student brought me breakfast- Vietnamese style! Love my students , love my school, they lift me up and make me better everyday!
#FLHornets
Happy 17th Birthday to this little girl who has grown up as a Principal’s Kid. She has shared me so kindly with my Hofer School Home. I will forever cherish Sundays as I worked at Hofer and she camped out under my desk in her personal set up with blankets and toys. My ❤️ & Joy!
When your secretary makes a cooler with iced waters to leave in the entryway of your school home for delivery drivers you think, “Lady, I didn’t think it was possible to get even kinder than you are!” Kindness matters! My building secretary is inspirational and a joy spreader!
Self Care and Calm created and celebrated on the family farm this weekend! Looking forward to sharing some of this beauty with my Hofer Staff on Monday! Head up, stand tall, show your beauty for others to admire your strength. Share your joy with others!
I highly suggest spending your 50th birthday in an Elementary School. Thank you to the entire school community of Troy Hofer & to employees present and past for showing your Hofer Pride to create a slideshow. So many friendships that I carry with me. The parade was joyful! ❤️🎉
Absolutely LOVELY to be able to welcome this little guy and all of the other 23-24 Kindergarten Kids to Hofer this August! What an adventure we are about to begin! I cannot believe how swiftly time passes! Mommy told you one day I would be your principal and the time has come!
Little did I know when my sweet secretary gave this to me for my birthday how much I would appreciate this cup connection with her. 11 years she’s stuck with the rookie principal. Thanks, Lizette! You continue to inspire, support and keep me calm even from afar! You/WE Got This!
Happy Assistant Principal’s Week to our very own Mrs. Diana Coveny! It’s a joy to lead with you by my side! Your work and collaboration is seen, valued and admired! Simply, we are better in your company! You are celebrated for your work this week and EACH Hofer school day!
My goal this school year is when life gets moving too fast, that stopping to take a breath to take in the beauty of your day should never be taken for granted. Today I stopped to reminisce with a dear colleague about our Hofer memories, love of our school and our parents. ❤️
It’s been an honor to serve Troy Hofer! A decade of school administration. Time to rest, reflect, regroup and restart for the planning of 19-20! Here we grow!
#PrincipalPride
What happens when you build a BeKind Community within your school? The BeKindKids take that kindness out into their community! Congrats to these Community Kindness Citizens for their efforts outside of our school home! Little hands doing big kindness!
I’m honored and truly thrilled to work alongside these two leaders! Thank you Assistant Principal Coveny and Coach Skender for your dedication, enthusiasm and detailed work! I’m principal proud!
Working from home today sporting some Hofer School Spirit! I have TROY and Hofer Pride! I’m missing my Hofer Kids & my Hofer teachers and staff! Stay safe and take advantage of your family time.
#TroyWillPrevail
Happy Mother’s Day to the woman who taught me about love, kindness, sacrifice, class, beauty, forgiveness, tradition and how family comes first. My memory is long Carole Wills. I am who I am because of you, your love and your hopes of who I would be. You’ll always be my hero!
Troy30C principal pals TOGETHER! Congratulations Mrs. Barker on your last year! We are determined to make your last year memorable! Thank you IPA for assisting us in that journey! IL principals convention 2019!
Congrats to Ms. Alexa Johnson and Mrs. Bree Nahs on their recent awards as two of the 2024 Joliet Chamber of Commerce GREAT Teachers! We are Hofer Proud!
We are getting ready to have our first TEAM assembly of the year! Think First, Empathy, Academics and Motivation! Ribbons are being presented as we speak! Go TEAM!!
My dad was a school administrator. He taught me how to treat others and lead a school. I cannot tell you how many times over the past months that I would have loved a good ole’ dad and daughter talk about school. This gift showed up on my desk today from a T. Thanks dad & HF🦄
The moment you reunite with your Kindergarten Kid on a Sunday. I’m so thrilled to see your smile and feel your hug! Thankful and grateful! Kudos to my supportive husband as the videographer!
Santa and Mrs. Claus were so happy to see the Hofer Kids and Families tonight that they joyfully completed the evening with a dance! Thank you to all of the Hofer staff for attending! Ho Ho Hofer!
This principal is proud of my girl! Hard work pays off! She was in preschool when I began my journey at Troy Hofer! Now, here she is moving onto college. Childhood is a journey, not a race. Enjoy each moment. My heart is full!
Joliet Chamber Great Teacher Award Night! Wonderful to celebrate Mrs. Santerelli, Mrs. Pokrajac and Mrs. Hennke! Thanks for helping us celebrate the sweet night Mrs. Gorsch with your amazing, personalized cookies! Celebrations at home and virtual ceremony! Hofer Proud!
Our kindergarten Sunshine, Smiles, and Butterflies Ceremony and Day today at Hofer! Not all eyes were on the classroom video. My eyes were on my teacher and her joy and emotions for the learning and love of her students. Oh my heart! You are my joy! Principal Pride!
Thank you to entire Troy Hofer Family including our dedicated Hofer Families for their work to achieve this Summative designation! We are thrilled and over the top proud! This designation includes the work of the K-4 district bilingual program as well!
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Started the day at 8:30 a.m. with this lovely BLT at the district with a retreat surrounded by other BLT’s. Ended the day with some nature time and a summer picnic. Even the rain cannot wash away our joy for continuous improvement and togetherness. ❤️💙
#LovelyDay
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As the 21-22 school year ends, 22-23 preparations go into roll! Another AP butterfly flies away to start her principalship and a new AP flies into the AP Hofer role. It is joyful to teach and grow these AP’s! It’s even grander to call them friends! Fly high ladies!
Showing off some fancy dance steps tonight at our Hofer Daddy Daughter Dance. Making memories and taking advantage of this time TOGETHER! Love, love, love this tradition! Thank you Hofer Staff for supporting our events!
Life works out pretty cool sometimes. You were my teacher, someone I looked up to as an aspiring administrator and then I got you as a neighbor! You taught me to set goals, dream big and go get it! Thanks, Dr. Halloran! You are one to look up to that is for sure! A Mentor!
Offered 2 optional check in meetings today with the Hofer Staff. 2 packed Zoom meetings. I’m so incredibly lucky to lead them. But, you know who is luckier than me? The Hofer Kids who will call them teacher come the fall. STILL keeping learning blooming with kindness!
So incredibly honored to have this inspirational woman as a mentor to not only learn from but to lead with! Congratulations to Kristin Copes, Illinois Principal Association Three Rivers Division Principal of the Year! Incredibly well deserved!
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@troy30c
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Lovely moments as you watch your teachers lead and teach their own colleagues! Thank you Mrs. Hicks for your time, energy and passion for technology. You make us better! Piece by piece you connect us to higher teaching and learning!
This is what you call dedication! Check out the Hofer secretaries and all lunchroom associates checking in today getting a great mindset on supporting our kids during remote instructional days! These ladies inspire and I admire! Hofer Pride!
#TroyWillPrevail
All I can say is, “Don’t Blink!” As our children take their first steps into the school year, I wish ALL of our children safety, togetherness and a joy of learning. The only job better than being a principal to my Hofer Family is raising these two lovely humans! Good Luck Kids!
How many principals can say they got happy birthday sung to them in many languages from their school kids! Well, here are two of the four languages I was honored to be serenaded with yesterday for my birthday Eve! I’m so impressed with the talent of these children!
#hoferpride
Thank you, building secretary Mrs. Ortiz for your dedication, love and attention to make Hofer Home to many! Enjoy your new title of “Abuela!” You will be missed greatly! Today we surprised you! Tears of joy and tears of goodbye. We love you!! 2007-2022…thank you!
Just shut off my car and the clock says 8:46 p.m. Tonight after years of loss, WE brought back our Mother Son “Me and my Guy” Fall Ball dance and it was BIGGER & BETTER than ever before!Joy, togetherness, family, forever memories and WE did it.Thank you Hofer Family. Good Night!
Oh my heart. This guy cashed in all of his Kind Kid Cash for some screen time with me. I’m not wishing him luck as he moves onto WBO, because he does not need it! I wish him the joy he brings to others! This principal will miss this face and his big heart. Thanks Buddy! ❤️
Now presenting the 4th edition of the Hofer Halls Walk and Talk introducing Instruction Coach, Diana Coveny! Thank you for your leadership, Mrs. Coveny!
Walking into school early this morning I stopped to take a picture admiring the calm, beautiful sky. This is our school home and I adore the people who call it home. I already miss the sounds of Hofer. Stay healthy and happy Hofer Kids. I’ll be waiting for you when you return!
Totally impressed with the efforts of these BeKind Kids! They took the initiative to clean up the community around them after the storm. Tree branches and leaves are cleaned up! Proud principal to have a community PROUD of our Hofer Kids. BeKind even down the streets of the HF!
Joyful moment tonight before the Troy 30C Board Meeting as I reconnected with some Hofer Girls who are current TMS athletes excelling in their sport! Once a Hofer Kid Always a Hofer Kid! Keep RUNNING like champions!
And just like that...I’m a mom of a high schooler. This little girl became a “principal’s kid” when she was in preschool. Thank you dear girl for reminding me daily how to hold tight and let loose in parenting. Childhood is a journey not a race...but, it is so fast for me. ❤️
After years from afar, we welcomed back our Hofer Art Gallery and Hofer Concert Hall! Happy Youth Art Month! Well done, Mrs. Mrozek and Mrs. Heisz! Way to go K,1st and 2nd grades! Tomorrow we welcome 3rd and 4th Grades!
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HoHoHofer! Loved each minute of the hour we welcomed the Hofer Kids and Families tonight at Troy Hofer for our drive thru Santa! Thank you to everyone for supporting this magically, kind night!
25 years ago today this lovely little class made this day even sweeter by attending our wedding ceremony! 2 school administrators under 1 roof! Thank you, Mr. Copes, for supporting me as a principal and more importantly, a mom. Looking forward to the next 25 with you!
#Enjoylife
And, just like that childhood turns into adulthood. Oh my heart, you will always be by boy. Savor each delicious moment of childhood as it swiftly moves. Now, we nourish our adulthood journey together. HF parents…wishing you a delicious summer with our HF Kids! Fly High Son!
Principal on a cart! Loving getting out of my office and rolling down the Hofer Halls with my new Rolling Desk! Handing out some Kudos & Copes Compliments! Happy Friday! 2 weeks into a new school year!
#HoferPride
Early morning progress as I balance leading, principal-mom and doctoral studies. Thankful to Troy30C and USF for keeping me going and growing in my quest to be a life long learner. Early morning supports a fresh, rested principal brain. You’ve got this….you’ve got this…
That moment when your staff surprises you with a serenade in appreciation! My oh my, I miss these people just popping into my office! You are all ROCKSTARS and I never will STOP BELIEVING in all you CAN do to make a difference in our school and the lives of Hofer Kids! BLOOM!
Walking in and out of school today I smiled knowing our Hofer Days have been impacted by Mr. Dennis. These flags wave in his honor. We are forever impacted by your kindness.
Rolling my traveling desk into classrooms and my mouth drops STILL as teachers TEACH in person and support students remotely at the same time. The attention and CARE to our kids brings a pride and AWE for how they do it.Thank you, Troy Hofer Teachers! You’re AMAZING!
We were feeling the love today at dismissal at Troy Hofer. One of our little guys said, “Hey, that’s a heart!” It didn’t stay for long, but these clouds did my heart good.Thank you, sweet child for pointing out what may have been missed. Love is around us, just have to see it!
How do you make Polar Express Day memorable for a school home…add an element of surprise, wonder and joy! Our Polar Express Conductor was amazing today!
After 3 years, our music teacher finally got to experience a Hofer HOME for the Holidays face to face! Thank you, Ms. Heisz, for a beautiful evening of sweet music!
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