🎉 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.
10 days ago, Coty Kuschinsky
Our story authors
Our story authors
Our story authors
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
10 days ago, Coty Kuschinsky
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
12 days ago, Jeffrey Collier
mark Lyons and Jeff collier
mark Lyons and Jeff collier
outdoor pd
Hartley coffee mug
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
19 days ago, Saginaw ISD
Saginaw ISD Superintendents
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
23 days ago, Scott Sawyer
Dr. Jeffrey Collier stands at the front of a conference room presenting to a group of seated attendees during an MSBO session. A slide projected behind him reads "How? Build Relationships" and features a photo of Dr. Collier and Senator Stamas standing together outdoors in a city setting.
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
27 days ago, Jeffrey Collier
Student art award winner
Allison K. and Dr. Collier
🎉 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.
28 days ago, Coty Kuschinsky
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badges
our story
our story
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
28 days ago, Jeffrey Collier
Jamie kraatz and Lori Puckett
Jamie Kraatz and Lori Puckett
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
29 days ago, Jeffrey Collier
Dr. Collier, Dr. Pugh, and Ms. Kuschinsky
Dr. Collier, Dr. Pugh, and Ms. Kuschinsky
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
30 days ago, Jeffrey Collier
Superintendents
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
about 1 month ago, Jeffrey Collier
Dr. Collier and Rep. Kelly
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
about 1 month ago, Jeffrey Collier
Dr. Collier and Ms. Kuschinsky
luncheon presentation
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
about 1 month ago, Saginaw ISD
Matt Beirlien, Amos O’Neal, Jeffrey Collier, Tim Kelly
House of Representatives
capital rotunda
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
about 1 month ago, Coty Kuschinsky
turnaround awards
turnaround awards
turnaround awards
turnaround awards
turnaround awards
turnaround awards
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turnaround awards
turnaround awards
turnaround awards
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
about 1 month ago, Scott Sawyer
A speaker is presenting to an audience in a conference room setting. The room features rows of chairs filled with attendees focused on the presentation. A projector screen displays visual content related to the topic being discussed. The environment is professional, with a focus on learning and engagement.
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! 🎓
about 1 month ago, Coty Kuschinsky
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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
about 1 month ago, Jeffrey Collier
school communicators day
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/
about 1 month ago, Jeffrey Collier
Dr. Collier and Ms. Kuschinsky
Temple Arts
Arts Awards
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
about 1 month ago, Janet Ciesla
President Ruth Coppens and Janet Ciesla with flowers
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
about 1 month ago, Coty Kuschinsky