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Trent Taylor, thank you for leading forward! Superintendent Collier is sharing a kind communication he received from a community member who contacted him to celebrate the professional driving they witnessed by Mr. Taylor while following his bus on a rural route. #OurStory #Orange

We were proud to join our neighbors at Saginaw Public Schools’ Henry Doerr Early Childhood Center as Governor Whitmer celebrated a record 55,000 children enrolled in the Great Start Readiness Program through Pre-K for All. Deputy Superintendent Dr. Erin Senkowski and Chief of Staff Coty Kuschinsky were in attendance in support of our county-wide GSRP efforts and expanding access for families. These continued investments are helping more children enter kindergarten ready to learn while providing meaningful cost relief. Families can get started today by visiting earlychildhood.sisd.cc to enroll.

Expanding collaborative opportunities: We love welcoming our county Superintendents to Central Campus! This week, Ron Stanley (St. Charles) supported countywide CTE video productions in our Saginaw Room, and Jamie Kraatz (Saginaw Township) hosted a podcast in our Gratiot Room.

It was a pleasure to host Elizabeth Taylor, Executive Director of the Mid-Michigan Manufacturers Association. We had a great conversation exploring opportunities to strengthen communication, deepen connections, and expand student programming. Excited for future possibilities!

In celebration of March is Reading Month, the Superintendent’s Office spent time reading with students at Claytor Preschool yesterday. Thank you to the incredible teachers, our wonderful students, and Principal Tia Hahn for welcoming us into your classrooms. It was truly a bucket-filling day! We love the opportunity to share time with our students because it’s always #StudentsFirst

The Saginaw County School Communicators Network (SCSCN) is checking in from the Michigan School Public Relations Association Annual Meeting in Bay City! While our network is rooted in Saginaw County, our group includes school communicators from neighboring counties as well. This photo features some of our members who meet monthly to collaborate, share ideas, and support one another in strengthening school communications across our region. Members pictured: •Kimberly Pruitt, Saginaw ISD •Lindsay Bryce, Carrollton Public Schools •Jennifer Bond, Bangor Township Schools •Joy McMillan, Hemlock Public School District •Shannon Grunas, St. Charles Community Schools •Jamie Hooten, Merrill Community Schools •Katie Guyer, Midland Public Schools •Sara Willett, Midland Public Schools •Lori Puckett, Saginaw Township Community Schools •Coty Kuschinsky, Saginaw ISD (committee lead)

Thank you to Dr. John Bruesch of the ECRA group for presenting at our Saginaw County Association of School Board meeting last week! The session focused on data storytelling and communicating positive outcomes in schools. #SCASB #OurStory

Superintendent Collier proudly recognizes Stacy Darrow, Instructional Coach, and Tai Petrillo, Early Literacy Consultant, for their leadership in developing a Science of Learning professional development series grounded in Dr. John Hattie and his team’s Illustrated Guide to Visible Learning. Their work centers on teacher efficacy and maximizing impact on student learning! #Orange #OurStory

Today is our Executive Director of Finance, Scott Sawyer’s last day at Saginaw ISD. As he transitions to Bay City Public Schools as Associate Superintendent of Finance & Grants, Dr. Collier extends his deep gratitude for Mr. Sawyer's outstanding partnership and transformative leadership. Thank you, Scott! #OurStory #SaginawISD

Orange Spot Shoutout! Superintendent Collier is proud to recognize Jenn Grigg, Director of Human Resources. Last week, Dr. Collier received two unsolicited messages from regional leaders celebrating Jenn’s leadership and reminding us how fortunate we are to have her on our team!

Saginaw ISD’s Chief of Staff & Communications Director, Coty Kuschinsky, was recently featured on the Mastering Social Media for Schools podcast to share how #OurStory and collective storytelling are building pride and connection across our organization. #SaginawISD #OurStory #SchoolPR Watch the full conversation here: https://youtu.be/Eeg2aln8vz4?si=UZonxxwaI183uJUB

Superintendent Collier is sharing a shoutout for Tracy Albrecht, payroll specialist in our Finance Department. Last week, a community member from Tawas reached out to celebrate Tracy’s servant leadership - reminding us how fortunate Saginaw ISD is to have her. #OurStory #orange

It was a pleasure to host Matt Franklin, Regional Manager for Senator Elissa Slotkin, at our Central Campus for a meaningful conversation centered on legislative partnership and advocacy. #OurStory

We had a great countywide CTE consortium meeting. Grateful for the leadership and insights from Dr. Mit Foley (Saginaw Public Schools) and Coty Kuschinsky (Saginaw ISD). Strong, collaborative partnership with Principal Ben Leal, CTE Director Josh Miller, and Dr. Erin Senkowski.

Loved seeing our instructional coaching team collaborating in the shared spaces at Jerome Preschool. There is so much positivity and purpose with this group! #OurStory

Claytor Preschool is buzzing with creativity and learning! These art and math displays are showcasing the positive energy and growth happening in our classrooms. #OurStory

Superintendents Collier and Senkowski braved the bitter cold to tour KRESA’s beautiful new $100M CTE Center. An incredible investment in students and a true gift to the greater Kalamazoo County community. A special thank you to our gracious hosts!

Saginaw ISD Deputy Superintendent Dr. Erin Senkowski and Michigan State Superintendent Dr. Glenn Maleyko enjoyed a great dinner together in Kalamazoo focused on strengthening relationships, partnerships, and shared advocacy for students across Saginaw and Michigan. #OurStory

Superintendent Dr. Collier had excellent conversations today with Michigan State Superintendent Dr. Glenn Maleyko. We are grateful for a shared leadership vision with the Michigan Department of Education that is focused on all students first! #OurStory