Dr. Joe Sweeney
@joseph_sweeneyC
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Husband, Father of 4, Proud Principal of Old Quarry Middle School! Author of JJ’s Toad-ALLY Great Adventure https://t.co/vA04Fskitg
Plainfield, IL
Joined June 2016
🎙️ Season 3, Episode 9: “The Visit” is LIVE! Joe takes 7 Old Quarry teachers on the road to Granger Middle School for a site visit filled with learning, collaboration, and fresh ideas to bring back home. @allandavenport @joseph_sweeneyC Listen now! https://t.co/XLTNCEJpRD
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New Episode! Season 3, Ep 8: “Disrupt the Midpoints and Gameshow assemblies” Joe & Al talk about sparking midyear momentum—plus, how Old Quarry turned a student assembly into a full-blown game show! https://t.co/z4Y8OvfsCN
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New Episode Alert! Season 3, Episode #7 of The Principals’ Leadership Lounge is live! This week, Joe & Al talk about the power of Choosing Fun — how laughter, joy, and connection can transform school culture and fuel great leadership. https://t.co/zHWd62SY1K
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🎙️ New Episode Alert! Season 3, Episode #5 of Principals’ Leadership Lounge is live: “A Piece of Mind” 🧩 We’re talking about finding clarity, balance, & focus in the middle of the principalship chaos. Listen now 👉
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Season 3, Episode #5: “A Piece of Mind”In this episode, Joe and Al dive into the daily pressures and mental load that come with being a school leader. From juggling schedules and making tough calls...
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For the past 7 years, I’ve had the honor of serving as Principal of the greatest middle school in the world—Old Quarry. It’s truly been the greatest job. Now it’s time to pass the torch as we search for OQ’s next leader for 2026–2027.
Old Quarry Middle School needs its next leader for the 2026-2027 school year! We’re searching for a Principal who’s ready to continue our success! Think you’re the one? #SD113A Apply now ➡️ https://t.co/3YRqhgxTnQ
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Hey @jefferson_fishr 👋 I love your work on communication & leadership. Would you be interested in joining me on the Principals’ Leadership Lounge podcast? 🎙️ I know our school leaders would gain so much from your insights.
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And just like that - your OQ sports teams are BACK! Come out and support our Warriors this week 👏🏼 #sd113a
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We’re back for season #3!
🎙️ We’re back! Season 3 of The Principals’ Leadership Lounge kicks off now. New episodes, fresh conversations, and plenty of laughs about the real life of school leaders. Pull up a chair—leadership is better when it’s shared. 📷 https://t.co/0QZZOiwvCh
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🎙️ We’re back! Season 3 of The Principals’ Leadership Lounge kicks off now. New episodes, fresh conversations, and plenty of laughs about the real life of school leaders. Pull up a chair—leadership is better when it’s shared. 📷 https://t.co/0QZZOiwvCh
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Still one of my favorite videos!
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Back to school brings endless possibilities. Not many jobs get an Opening Day year after year — but we do. Fresh starts, new energy, and every kid is batting .000. Let’s help them swing for the fences this year! ⚾
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Fellow educators: Remember that all summer our students could eat when they wanted, play when they wanted, and socialize when they wanted. Returning to “school mode” takes time. Give them grace as they adjust back to routines.
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Let’s go OQ!
It’s time to start our team rankings! We start off with the Middle School Girls Team Rankings! https://t.co/yJn8xz1y5c
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