OUR STORY

ABOUT "OUR STORY"

"Our Story" is a positive storytelling initiative created by Saginaw Intermediate School District. This initiative empowers our staff to share everyday positivity in the workplace in real time. Training for "Our Story" starts with the download of our Thrillshare application and grows the users' abilities to think more positively and share it.

"OUR STORY" AUTHORSHIP PROGRAM

Saginaw ISD provides its team members a professional development opportunity to not only tell "Our Story" but become certified authors for our organization. This program is in partnership with Credly by Pearson, which allows Saginaw ISD staff to earn badges that display their learning process and journey to become "Platinum Authors" and chief influencers of positive storytelling.

BRONZE LEVEL

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Bronze Level certification training teaches authors how to download, log in, and utilize the Thrillshare platform through a mobile app or desktop access to share positive stories as they happen in real-time at Saginaw ISD. After viewing the entry-level video module course below, Bronze Level authors can utilize Saginaw ISD's communication platforms and maintain access for one year.

SILVER LEVEL

Silver Level certification training teaches users how to enhance their caption writing, photography, and hashtag usage to share positive stories as they happen in real-time at Saginaw ISD. After achieving Bronze level certification, the user must attend three (3) Silver Level courses and maintain one (1) post a week for one (1) month to receive the Silver Badge.

This training level is currently under construction and will be released soon.

GOLD LEVEL

Gold Level certification training teaches users how to be better storytellers with courses focused on finding the story, using the "news" function to write longer articles, and strategizing the post. After achieving Silver level certification, the user must attend three (3) Gold Level courses and maintain two (2) posts a week for one (1) month to receive the Gold Badge. Users must post 80 times a year or move on to Platinum Level.

This training level is currently under construction and will be released soon.

PLATINUM LEVEL

Platinum Level certification training teaches users how to be the ultimate representation of Saginaw ISD. Platinum users are expected to mentor one (1) coworker to join the program and support their process. Once reaching the final level of the program, users must post 100 times a year to renew and attend monthly Our Story program meetings as well as public events on behalf of our organization.

This training level is currently under construction and will be released soon.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

POSITIVE CULTURE & CLIMATE

At Saginaw ISD, the Orange Spot program is a recognition initiative that celebrates staff members who demonstrate positive behavior in the workplace. Similar to an employee of the month program, Orange Spot winners are chosen once a month from nominations submitted through our Thrillshare platform. Staff members who exhibit "orange" behavior, such as going above and beyond in their work, demonstrating kindness and respect to others, and embodying the district's core values, are eligible for the award. The Orange Spot program is a way for the district to recognize and appreciate the hard work and dedication of its staff members and to encourage a positive and supportive work environment.

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COTY KUSCHINSKY

Chief of Staff

& Communications Supervisor

E-mail: ckuschinsky@sisd.cc