
🎉 Congratulations to our newest Bronze, Orange, and Iron level Our Story authors from May 2025!
Each story you share helps us celebrate the incredible moments happening across Saginaw ISD every day. Together, we’ve now surpassed 4,900 stories, a powerful testament to the voices and hearts behind our #OurStory initiative. Keep leading forward and shining a light on what makes our community so special.




Take a moment to look back on an incredible school year with us! 🎥 Dr. Collier shares highlights and gratitude in this month’s Superintendent Video Newsletter. Watch here: https://youtu.be/7-o-BRpgZCI?feature=shared

What an incredible day at the 4th Annual 'Outside of the Classroom' PD at Hartley Outdoor Education Center! Huge thanks to Mark Lyons, our Program Director of Instructional Tech. & STEM, for his visionary leadership in bringing such powerful PD to #SaginawISD! #OurStory #Orange





A wonderfully reflective moment today for #SaginawISD Superintendents following the Millet Learning Center student completion ceremony. Honored to "get to" do this work in service of students. #OurStory


Superintendent Dr. Jeffrey Collier and Deputy Superintendent Scott Sawyer presented to educational leaders at the Michigan School Business Officials Conference last month, highlighting the power of legislative advocacy and the importance of leading from where you are. #LeadingForward #OurStory


Congratulations to Allison Krawczak, a senior at Swan Valley High School, for being awarded the Superintendent's Choice Purchase Award for her entry in the 36th Annual Saginaw County Art Exhibit. Allison, your talent shines bright! 🎨🌟#OurStory #SaginawISD



🎉 Congratulations to our newest badged authors for April 2025! Your dedication to sharing the positive moments in education is what drives our #OurStory initiative forward.
With your voices, we’ve now surpassed 4,700 stories, each one a powerful reminder of the impact we make together. Keep leading forward and shining a light on what makes Saginaw ISD so special.





It was a pleasure to host Superintendent Jamie Kraatz and Communications Specialist Lori Puckett from Saginaw Township Community Schools in our Central Campus podcast studio as they recorded the first episodes of their “Let’s Talk About It” video podcast series! #OurStory



Dr. Pamela Pugh, President of the State Board of Education, joined Superintendent Dr. Collier and Chief of Staff Kuschinsky for a special tour of Jerome Preschool and conversations on educational leadership.
🔗 https://www.sisd.cc/o/saginaw-isd/page/jerome-preschool
#OurStory



Continued gratitude to Saginaw Public School District's Superintendent Dr. Roberts, his team, and the great student ambassadors for the warm welcome and private tour of the new Saginaw United High School for our Saginaw County Superintendents! #SAGINAWesome #OurStory #SaginawISD


Thank you to Representative Kelly for touring our newly renovated Jerome (STEM) Preschool this morning alongside Superintendent Collier. We appreciate your engagement, interest, and support! #OurStory #SaginawISD
https://www.sisd.cc/page/jerome-preschool


Superintendent Collier and Chief of Staff Kuschinsky were honored to address the Saginaw Township Business Association, presenting on current educational issues and their broader impact on the community. #OurStory #SaginawISD



Dr. Collier is thankful for great conversations and time together today in Lansing with Representatives Matt Bierlein, Amos O’Neal, and Tim Kelly at the Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance legislative advocacy forum. We love the influence and engagement of this team! #OurStory




Saginaw ISD proudly hosted the 29th Annual Turnaround Achievement Awards this morning, recognizing 40 students from across Saginaw County who have shown outstanding resilience, growth, and determination.
Congratulations to Anthony Sewell II from Bridgeport-Spaulding High School, who was named this year’s ACE $1,000 Scholarship Award Winner. His story is a powerful example of what it means to rise, persist, and achieve.
#TurnaroundAchievement #LeadingForward #SaginawISD #Saginawesome

Deputy Superintendent Scott Sawyer, alongside Josh Williams and Kyle Clement of Williams & Company, presented at the business officials' conference on Saginaw ISD's innovative partnership, providing enhanced investment options and financial education for employees. #OurStory


As we wrap up School Communicators Day, we'd like to recognize our communications intern, Selah Hernandez! Selah has been an instrumental addition to the Superintendent's Office this semester, and we hope nothing but the best for her as she graduates from Heritage High School. Thank you Selah! 🎓


Today we proudly recognize Coty Kuschinsky, Chief of Staff & Communications Supervisor at Saginaw ISD, for her exceptional leadership and dedication to clear, impactful communication. Coty, thank you for being a positive difference-maker every day! #OurStory #SaginawISD #SchoolPR


Honored to celebrate inclusive arts in our region, Dr. Collier and Ms. Kuschinsky were proud to represent Saginaw ISD alongside Temple Arts at the 35th Annual All Area Arts Awards as nominee award winners for the Arts for All program! https://www.saginawartmuseum.org/artsforall/




Executive Administrative Assistant Janet Ciesla extends her sincere thanks to Board President Ruth Coppens and the entire Saginaw ISD Board of Education for the beautiful bouquet of flowers she received at the Saginaw County Association of School Boards Spring Dinner Meeting on Tuesday, May 6th. It is truly an honor to work for such a dedicated and thoughtful board. Your appreciation means the world! #SaginawISD


Happy Teacher Appreciation Day! In this special edition of our Superintendent Video Newsletter, we visited four amazing Saginaw ISD teachers in their classrooms to celebrate the impact they make every day. #TeacherAppreciationDay #SaginawISD #OurStory #LeadForward https://youtu.be/D4feZSKyxaM?feature=shared