Today we're excited to celebrate some of our new hires! Welcome to the Saginaw ISD! #LeadForward #OurStory
about 1 year ago, Jennifer Grigg
new hire welcome
Executive Director of HR Andrea Wise would like to nominate Jamie McGough for an Orange Spot recognition. Jamie has consistently stepped into various roles in the department to support new team members, ensuring they feel welcomed and equipped for success. While helping to bridge gaps during transitions, her leadership and adaptability exemplify true service, fostering a culture of empowerment and growth. Thank you Jamie for your dedication and the positive difference you make every day. #orangefrog #OurStory
about 1 year ago, Andrea Wise
Jamie McGough
Our Executive Director of Finance, David Smith, would like to thank Finance Technician Holly Browning for all the extra work that comes with year-end reporting at Saginaw ISD. Thank you for all of the behind-the-scenes work you do to keep our organization moving forward. #SaginawISD #Orange
about 1 year ago, David Smith
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Transform your math classroom with technology! Explore classroom management resources, math tech tools, and routines that boost number sense and classroom discourse. Make math fun and engaging for all ages! Starts 2/3, earn 10 SCECHs: https://remc.ink/remcmathtech
about 1 year ago, Mark Lyons
A promotional graphic for a course titled 'Increase Math Engagement with Technology.' The title is displayed in bold blue text on a tan rectangle at the top, set against a navy blue background filled with white mathematical formulas and equations. The center features a circular image of a smiling teacher sitting at a laptop with three students, one of whom is pointing at the screen. Below, text reads 'Starts February 3rd' and 'Earn 10 FREE SCECHs' in blue and tan. The REMC Association of Michigan logo is centered at the bottom.
On Monday, our STEM Program Director Mark Lyons had the privilege of being invited out to Hemlock High School and Hemmeter Elementary to deliver AI Professional Development sessions. He was even gifted a brand-new Hemlock hat featuring the iconic "1863" branding!
about 1 year ago, Mark Lyons
Alt text: A promotional graphic for AI training. The heading reads "AI TRAINING" in bold black and blue text. Below, it states, "A big thank you to Hemlock and Hemmeter for inviting me to deliver AI Professional Development—it was a pleasure working with such an engaged groups!" The graphic features two photos: one of a person smiling outdoors in front of a "Hemlock Middle School" sign and another showing a classroom setting with individuals engaged in a presentation about AI, featuring a slide projected on a screen. The design includes blue and yellow geometric accents.
It's a beautiful day to celebrate being one step closer to the opening of Jerome Preschool! Stay up to date by following along on our new construction progress page: https://www.sisd.cc/o/saginaw-isd/page/jerome-preschool
about 1 year ago, Coty Kuschinsky
Jerome
Congratulations to our #SaginawISD team members who are celebrating a service anniversary this week! #OurStory
about 1 year ago, Jennifer Grigg
happy work anniversary
Executive Director of Finance Dave Smith and Deputy Superintendent Scott Sawyer presented the use of technology and artificial intelligence for central office efficiencies to the Wayne County School Business Officials. #OurStory
about 1 year ago, Scott Sawyer
A laptop screen displaying a virtual presentation titled "Artificial Intelligence & ChatGPT for Central Office Efficiency," dated January 16, 2025, and hosted by Wayne County School Business Officials. The presenter, Scott Sawyer, J.D., appears in a Zoom panel alongside other participants, including Drew McMechan and Dave Smith. The Zoom interface is visible.
While visiting Millet Learning Center, please consider checking out Ms. Amy Kohnert's Black History Month bulletin board made by Shamiah C.❤️ #OurStory
about 1 year ago, SHAMIAH CHANDLER
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Collaboration at its finest! Thank you, Bay-Arenac Community High, for inviting our STEM Program Director, Mark Lyons, to explore AI’s transformative potential in education with your staff!
about 1 year ago, Mark Lyons
**Alt text:** "A professional development flyer with a blue and gold color scheme. The text reads: 'Professional Development by Saginaw ISD' with the Saginaw ISD logo and slogan 'Serve • Innovate • Empower.' Below that, it says 'Bay-Arenac Community High School' with their bulldog mascot. At the bottom, a question is posed: 'What can I help with?' followed by the response: 'How do we build a better future? Work together!' The design features dotted patterns and a clean layout."
Special Education Supervisor and Assistive Technology Coordinator Jessica Bluhm teamed up with Darcy Lees from PRC-Saltillo to present to the local district's assistive technology teams on a multi-disciplinary approach to AAC implementation. Thank you, Darcy, for coming and sharing your wealth of knowledge to help support our Saginaw County students! #OurStory #SaginawISD #AAC
about 1 year ago, Jessica Bluhm
A group of attendees is seated in a classroom-style setup, with tables and chairs, listening to a woman presenting at the front of the room. The presenter, wearing a gray turtleneck sweater, is standing behind a podium with a laptop. A slide on the screen reads: "PRC-Saltillo: A Multi-Disciplinary Approach to AAC Implementation: Getting the Whole Team Communicating." Below the title, it lists "Darcy Lees, M.Ed, CCC/SLP, AAC Consultant PRC-Saltillo." An American flag is visible on the left, and a banner with "Saginaw ISD" branding is on the right. Several participants have laptops and notebooks, actively engaging in the session.
A woman wearing glasses and a gray turtleneck sweater is speaking in front of a presentation slide. The slide reads: "50-150 Number of times a word was modeled before the child started using it independently." The background of the slide includes white space and a colored banner with purple, blue, and green sections. A logo is displayed in the bottom right corner with the text "© 2023 PRC-Saltillo. All Rights Reserved." The woman is standing beside a laptop, gesturing with her hands.
Murphy Farm Head Start enjoyed playing in the snow. We made angels, climbed, made a birthday cake, and investigated under the snow. We love being outdoors! #OurStory
about 1 year ago, Heidi Lindner
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PD OPPORTUNITY: Join us for an engaging and interactive day focused on universal strategies to create inclusive classrooms that meet the diverse needs of learners. You will gain practical tools to better support students’ communication, sensory, motor, and language development needs. Register here: https://www.sisd.cc/page/instructional-services
about 1 year ago, Kelly Kujala
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Principals LEAD: Mark your calendars for February 11th and share the love by bringing a guest! ❤️ Anyone who demonstrates LEADership in your system is welcome. We look forward to working with you to Lead Resourcefully! #PrincipalsLEAD
about 1 year ago, Chris Bolen
LEAD 2.11
Help students access, analyze, evaluate, create, and interact with media messaging to become effective communicators and critical thinkers. This course uses our Media Literacy Toolkit to build knowledge and create practical applications. Starts TODAY: https://bit.ly/remcdevmedialit
about 1 year ago, Mark Lyons
A promotional graphic for a course titled 'Developing Student Media Literacy.' The title is displayed in large gold text on a blue background in the top right corner. The left side features the text: 'Discover new resources to create practical applications.' Below it, in blue bold text, are the phrases 'Register Now!' and 'Starts Feb. 3rd.' The bottom left corner displays the REMC Association of Michigan logo. The main image on the right side shows a smiling girl using a tablet in a classroom, with other children and a teacher working in the background.
Mental Health Program Director Emily Rau is honored to attend a day full of remembrance, awareness and education surrounding youth mental health at the Kevin's Song Annual Conference on Suicide. #OurStory #MentalHealthMatters #OurYouthMatter
about 1 year ago, Emily Rau
brochure booklet for Kevin’s song event with a table tent in the background
Are you ready to take your literacy teaching strategies to the next level? Don’t miss these exciting opportunities to engage with fellow educators and enhance your professional skills. Join us for a series of professional learning events designed to inspire, educate, and empower! Learn more here: https://www.sisd.cc/page/instructional-services
about 1 year ago, Kelly Kujala
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Are you a K-12 teacher in the Saginaw Bay Region interested in learning more about place-based and sustainability education? Apply now for the Sustainability Teacher Fellowship! Learn more at ditfellows.org.
about 1 year ago, Coty Kuschinsky
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Saginaw ISD's Valley Preschool students in Ms. Dawn's classroom made cloud dough using corn starch, hair conditioner, and food coloring. What a fun and messy STEM activity! #SaginawISD #OurStory
about 1 year ago, Stacie Coleman
SISD Valley Preschool students in Ms. Dawn's classroom made cloud dough using corn starch, hair conditioner, and food coloring. What a fun and messy STEM activity!
SISD Valley Preschool students in Ms. Dawn's classroom made cloud dough using corn starch, hair conditioner, and food coloring. What a fun and messy STEM activity!
SISD Valley Preschool students in Ms. Dawn's classroom made cloud dough using corn starch, hair conditioner, and food coloring. What a fun and messy STEM activity!
SISD Valley Preschool students in Ms. Dawn's classroom made cloud dough using corn starch, hair conditioner, and food coloring. What a fun and messy STEM activity!
SISD Valley Preschool students in Ms. Dawn's classroom made cloud dough using corn starch, hair conditioner, and food coloring. What a fun and messy STEM activity!
SISD Valley Preschool students in Ms. Dawn's classroom made cloud dough using corn starch, hair conditioner, and food coloring. What a fun and messy STEM activity!
SISD Valley Preschool students in Ms. Dawn's classroom made cloud dough using corn starch, hair conditioner, and food coloring. What a fun and messy STEM activity!
SISD Valley Preschool students in Ms. Dawn's classroom made cloud dough using corn starch, hair conditioner, and food coloring. What a fun and messy STEM activity!
SISD Valley Preschool students in Ms. Dawn's classroom made cloud dough using corn starch, hair conditioner, and food coloring. What a fun and messy STEM activity!
Unleash the creative potential with Canva! Whether you're a design enthusiast or a template champion, learn to craft eye-catching visuals. Explore pre-built lessons and resources, ready to plug-and-play or customize to your heart's content. Starts Feb. 3: https://bit.ly/remccanva
about 1 year ago, Mark Lyons
A promotional graphic for a course titled 'Design, Engage Transform with Canva.' The title is displayed prominently at the top in bold black text. The central image shows a person working at a computer with a pen. At the bottom, the text reads, Starts Feb. 3rd, Earn 10 SCECHs Register today.