Please join us in congratulating Tai Petrillo, Early Literacy Consultant, on being named the November Orange Spot Recognition Winner! Tai was nominated by Kelly Kujala, Instruction & Coaching Program Director, for becoming a certified LETRS Early Childhood Facilitator. This achievement is a game-changer for Saginaw County, empowering our educators with invaluable literacy knowledge to support young learners. #SaginawISD #OrangeSpot https://youtu.be/ATKq1WwHkKE?feature=shared
4 months ago, Coty Kuschinsky
Saginaw ISD Custodian Makeba Lawson sporting "Be Kind" attire with clothes and attitude. #OrangeSpot 🧡
4 months ago, Teresa Mashue
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Congratulations to our #SaginawISD team members who are celebrating a service anniversary this week! #OurStory
4 months ago, Jennifer Grigg
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Thank you to Leadership Saginaw for hosting Saginaw ISD this week at Delta College! #SaginawISD
4 months ago, David Smith
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A huge congratulations to December's #OurStory badge recipients for their dedication to sharing positivity! Your storytelling inspires us all and continues to make a difference in the narrative around education. #SaginawISD
4 months ago, Coty Kuschinsky
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Quality Improvement Specialist Joani Liesen would like to nominate Jamie McGough, Human Resources Manager, for an Orange Spot Recognition. "Jamie McGough has been a wonderful support during my employment at SISD. Such a kind and helpful person. Always willing to give guidance and offer support. Thank you, Jamie, for being someone I know I can reach out to!" #OrangeSpot #SaginawISD #OurStory
4 months ago, Joani Liesen
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Dr. Collier was proud to represent #SaginawISD at the Google GSV Fellowship in Chicago this week. It was an incredible experience filled with inspiration, innovation, and meaningful connections with national visionary leaders! #OurStory #LeadingForward
4 months ago, Jeffrey Collier
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🎓📚 Exam season is on the horizon! Tune in to Education Matters as Dr. Erin Senkowski shares expert tips with WNEM TV5's Blake Keller on helping students build healthy study habits and manage stress. Watch now: https://youtu.be/-2hwuKMhtRE
4 months ago, Coty Kuschinsky
If you’re aiming to enhance your tech integration skills, explore instructional methods or learn tips from Michigan practitioners, REMC has you covered! Check out our course schedule through June 2025 to plan your professional learning journey: remc.org/professionallearning/
4 months ago, Mark Lyons
"Promotional graphic for 'Professional Learning through June 2025,' presented by the REMC Association of Michigan. The graphic features a bold blue headline and highlights the availability of an Annual Calendar to assist educators with planning. The text encourages viewers to visit remc.org/professionallearning/ for more information. The design incorporates a stylized silhouette of a human head with a circuit board pattern, symbolizing innovation and learning, alongside the REMC logo at the bottom, which includes the outline of Michigan and colorful arcs."
Thank you, Shannon Thompson, for hosting the Center-Based Child Care Director's group today. Participants had the opportunity to learn about resources for supporting school-age children from our partners from the Michigan After School Partnership (MASP). #GreatStartToQuality #SaginawISD #OurStory
4 months ago, Julie Bash
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Army Veteran John Banning presented a generous $500 donation to Millet Learning Center today on behalf of Bridgeport Masonic Lodge #258. We extend our heartfelt thanks to Mr. Banning and the members of Lodge #258 for their kindness and support. Your contribution will make a meaningful difference in the lives of our students, and we deeply appreciate your dedication to our community and our school. #MilletMustangs
4 months ago, Chelsea Korzecki
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Congratulations to Mrs. Jakes and her class at the SOAR Program for winning this year's Deck The Halls Door Decorating Contest! 🎉 #OurStory #SaginawISD
4 months ago, Brigette Uhrich
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Our Murphy Farm Preschool students had lots of fun painting the snow with water colors this week! #SaginawISD
4 months ago, Heidi Lindner
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It’s not too late to join the next Student-Centered Learning Across Michigan (SLAM) cohort! Leverage the free Modern Classroom Project course to design a blended, self-paced classroom with support. Earn 12 FREE SCECHs while transforming your teaching: https://bit.ly/remcSLAM
4 months ago, Mark Lyons
"Informative graphic for the 'Student-Centered Learning Across Michigan' initiative by the REMC Association of Michigan. The design features the program's logo, which includes a map of Michigan and colorful arcs, alongside the tagline, 'Do you want to meet the needs of EVERY student in your classroom while making it manageable for you?' The invitation encourages educators to register for Cohort 10, starting January 20th, to explore blended, self-paced, and mastery-based classroom learning structures. The graphic includes a registration link (https://bit.ly/remcSLAM) and photos showcasing diverse classroom scenarios: a smiling student, a teacher engaging with small groups, and students raising their hands in an active classroom setting."
SISD Behavior Support Consultant, Jon LeFevre, spent the afternoon with the wonderful and knowledgeable staff at the Castle Museum. Together we discussed ways to support engagement in an effort to ensure that youth visiting the museum have a successful and memorable experience! So many great learning opportunities for youth and adults alike here at the Castle Museum of Saginaw County History! #OurStory
4 months ago, Jon Lefevre
Don’t miss the 2025 Maker-STEM Summit! This innovative learning opportunity will be held 2/13 at The Henry Ford. Participants will engage in the maker mindset of “learning through doing” and will delve into ways to expand maker and STEM opportunities. https://bit.ly/waynemaker
4 months ago, Mark Lyons
Colorful promotional graphic for the Maker-STEM Summit, featuring the tagline 'Learning Through Doing' in elegant script font over a bright yellow background. The event date, 'February 13, 2024,' and location, 'The Henry Ford,' are listed. Vibrant gears in blue, green, and orange are arranged in a creative pattern, with a hand interacting with them to symbolize hands-on learning. The word 'MAKER' is styled with playful, gear-inspired typography at the bottom of the graphic.
Explore the legal and ethical implications of AI in education, from student privacy to equity gaps. Gain insights, strategies and connect with peers to ensure responsible AI use. Don’t miss this crucial conversation! Jan. 27th from 4 to 5:15 pm: https://bit.ly/remcexamrisk
4 months ago, Mark Lyons
Promotional graphic for an educational webinar titled 'Responsible AI: Examining Risks and Best Practices in Education.' The event is scheduled for January 27th from 4:00 to 5:15 PM. The graphic features the REMC Association of Michigan logo on the left and a call to action: 'Register today, earn 1.5 SCECHs' with a registration link (https://bit.ly/remcexamrisk). The background combines a gradient of light blue and dark blue, with an image of a human hand reaching towards a digitally rendered hand composed of glowing wireframe lines, symbolizing the intersection of humanity and AI.
Join an AI Community of Practice cohort to learn, collaborate, and network! Cohorts will meet regularly, using interactive workshops, resource sharing, and peer discussions that focus on possible uses and impacts of AI for teachers. Register now! https://bit.ly/remcAIcommunity
4 months ago, Mark Lyons
ALT text: A promotional poster with a futuristic design for the "AI Community of Practice." The headline reads "AI" in large bold letters, followed by "Community of Practice." The text asks, "Are you looking to learn more about the possibilities and impacts of AI on education?" It highlights that REMC is offering cohorts on topics such as Personalized Learning, Reimagining Assessments, and Student Engagement. A callout box states, "Cohorts start the week of January 20th." The background features a robot figure on the left and a digital-themed design with icons and lines. The REMC Association of Michigan logo is displayed in the bottom left corner.
This past Saturday, Saginaw ISD hosted local and out-of-county school board members for a CBA 101 Fundamentals of School Board Service course facilitated by Penny Kentish McWilliams of MASB (Michigan Association of School Boards). The course provided board members with insightful guidance and skills to serve confidently. #SaginawISD
4 months ago, Janet Ciesla
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Nichelle Harrison, Bridgeport High School Counseling Department Secretary, went above and beyond to perfectly organize student CA-60 records prior to their recent Fall 2024 General Collection field audit. Vivienne Jaynes, Pupil Accounting Manager, truly appreciates the time and expertise she put into these records! Way to go Nichelle! #SaginawISD
4 months ago, Vivienne Jaynes
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