Kudos to Saginaw ISD Instructional Coaches Stacy Darrow and Tai Petrillo for delivering a riveting presentation on the Science of Learning. Educators from early childhood through high school, across various subjects, seized the opportunity to explore how the brain optimally absorbs knowledge. #Saginaw ISD #OurStory

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Stella the Therapy Dog enjoyed lots of love and pets today at both Millet Learning Center and Transitions Center! Students from the SOAR program also spent the morning volunteering by reading books to students at Millet. Stella is becoming quite the celebrity and loved by many! ❤️ #SaginawISD #OurStory #MilletMustangs #TransitionsCenter #SOAR

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New insights. New energy. New connections — all thanks to Orange Frog training! 🧡 #SaginawISD #OurStory #OrangeFrog

1 day ago, Kelly Davidson
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More photos are rolling in from Orange Frog Training! Saginaw ISD employees are Having a great time and showing off their teamwork skills! #SaginawISD #OurStory #OrangeFrog

1 day ago, Tricia McLaren
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Saginaw ISD employees are spreading positivity and sharing gratitude at our Orange Frog training today! #SaginawISD #OurStory #OrangeFrog

1 day ago, Valerie Baldwin
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It's a beautiful day be an orange frog with Saginaw ISD employees Andy, Jennifer, Jeffrey, and Spark! 💥 #OneISD #SaginawISD #OurStory #OrangeFrog

1 day ago, Jeff Wegner
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Orange Frog Training is happening today at Millet Learning Center! SaginawISD employees are having fun making new friends! #SaginawISD #OurStory #Orange

1 day ago, Alisha Foust
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SOAR teachers Alex Hawkins, Kristi Kowalski, and Dan Palmer recently attended the Michigan CEC Conference in Grand Rapids, where they gained valuable new strategies and ideas to bring back to their classrooms. Alex and Kristi also presented at this year’s conference, sharing insights on self-regulation and the effectiveness of the 5-Point Scale , a tool that has been incredibly successful for students at the Transitions Center. #TransitionsCenter #SaginawISD #OurStory

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It was a special day at Adams Preschool as our students shared lunch with some of their favorite people. Thank you to all the dads and loved ones who made it memorable. #SaginawISD #OurStory

3 days ago, Francesca Lopez

Chesaning Head Start Preschool had such a wonderful time dining with our dads! Thank you to all the amazing fathers and father figures who joined us and made the day special. #SaginawISD #OurStory

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Exciting news from Jerome STEM Preschool! Principal Nichols and Lead Teacher Ms. Hewitt joined WNEM TV 5 in-studio for live coverage to share their school’s latest Computer Science for All plan written in collaboration with the Michigan Department of Education.

The segment highlighted how Jerome STEM Preschool is bringing early coding and computer science experiences to our youngest students, preparing them for a tech-forward future.

See the full story here: https://www.wnem.com/video/2026/02/24/kids-computers-coding/

#OurStory #SaginawISD #JeromeSTEMCampus #ComputerScienceForAll
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Andrea Wise, Executive Director of Human Resources, and Jenn Grigg, Director of Human Resources, facilitated the MSBO Group Solutions session for school HR leaders from across Michigan through Michigan School Business Officials.

This interactive session brought together HR professionals to engage in meaningful dialogue around the challenges facing school districts today, fostering collaboration and solution-focused conversation across the state. #SaginawISD #OurStory
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The Early On Team combined forces with Saginaw City Birth-Five program and SVSU early childhood education students to host a very successful evening playgroup at Unity Hall! 💙❤️ Families enjoyed a pizza dinner, did arts and craft projects, and played with a variety of toys and activities! It was a night filled with joy and excitement! #SaginawISD #OurStory #EarlyOn #SVSU
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Dining with Dads at Birch Run Preschool was filled with big smiles and even bigger moments. Our preschoolers loved sharing a special lunchtime with someone they care about, making the day extra meaningful.

#SaginawISD #OurStory

3 days ago, Francesca Lopez
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Nothing beats sharing lunch at school with someone special. 💙

Valley Preschool students were all smiles as they enjoyed our Dining with Dads event yesterday, proudly sharing a meal with their dads and father figures.

Thank you to the incredible guests who took time out of their day to show up, connect, and support our young learners. Your presence makes a lasting impact.

#SaginawISD #OurStory

3 days ago, Francesca Lopez
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Dining with Dad's was a huge success at Hemmeter in Ms. Taylor, Ms. Heather and Mr. Chievell's room yesterday! Thank you to everyone that was able to attend! #SaginawISD #OurStory

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Yesterday’s Dining with Dad's at Hemmeter was one for the books! 💛

We shared lunch, laughter, and lots of teamwork as our dads helped their kiddos build their very own make-and-take projects. Little hands got creative with paint while dads stepped in as the “construction crew," and the results were amazing!

A huge thank you to The Home Depot for providing the building kits and helping us create such a special family engagement event. Nothing beats quality time, creativity, and making memories together! 🛠️🎨

#SaginawISD #OurStory

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Ms. Eboni and Ms. Michele’s class had a wonderful turnout for Dining with Dads! The children truly enjoyed having lunch with their special visitors yesterday. Thank you to everyone who was able to join us and make it such a special time for the kids. We appreciate you! #SaginawISD #OurStory

4 days ago, Michele Kaiser
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We were so excited to share the day with the Dads and Grandpas yesterday at our Dining with Dads event at Murphy Farm Preschool. Thanks for the smiles, the laughter, and the special moments that have created a cherished memory for a lifetime! #SaginawISD #OurStory

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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
4 days ago, Jeffrey Collier
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