Dear TBAISD staff,
On May 14, we had the great fortune to recognize and celebrate staff members who reached milestones within our organization. This year’s Recognition Night event caused me to reflect on the amazing staff whose tireless efforts strive to enrich the lives of students and families across our five-county service area. Upon reflection, I was reminded of the Starfish Parable which captures our mission and purpose in service.
The parable describes an exchange between a boy and a man on a beach covered with thousands of starfish. The man observes the boy throwing the starfish, one-by-one, back into the ocean. Upon inquiring, the boy responds that he is saving the lives of the starfish. Perplex with the number of starfish and the singular focus, the man inquires, “What difference are you to make?” Bowing down to pick up a starfish and extending his arm, he retorts, “I am making a difference for this one!”
As we reflect on our mission, we exist to serve and make a difference for every child, parent, staff member, school district and community member we encounter. I can not help but think about the number of teacher assistants, teachers, itinerant staff members, technology staff, custodians, supervisors, paraprofessionals, interpreters, ancillary and office support staff who come to our great organization to provide a service which truly makes a difference, one child at a time.
This year we celebrate, thank and say goodbye to fifteen retirees who have devoted a combined 279 years of service to TBAISD. Thank you and congratulations to: Mary Aldridge, Kat Antrim, Rasa Baker, Dawn Gordon, Kathleen Gray, Julie LaHaye, Kim Loznak, Deb McColl, Deb Nelson, Suzanne Parker, Janet Ruggles, Karen Spring, Cindy Stemple, Rick Vandermolen, and Kris Wendland.
With special recognition, we thank Bob McCall, who is not seeking reelection after 24 years of service as a trustee on our TBAISD Board of Education. For 75 years straight, Bob has attended or served public education as a student, former teacher, administrator and board member. Thank you Bob, for your dedication to schools and community.
Last but not least, congratulations to Tina Martinek for being recognized as the 2019 TBAISD Standard School Award recipient. Talented, dedicated, and service driven define how Tina approaches her work in the payroll department. Accepting the award in her typical humble fashion, TIna recognized the efforts and hard work of every TBAISD team member. Thank you, Tina, for modeling servant leadership.
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Respectfully,
Nick Ceglarek, Ed.D.
Superintendent
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David Jenneman
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Technology Support Specialist
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Aimee Barker
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Teacher Assistant
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Ashley Lowe
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Teacher Assistant
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MDE Breaking Traditions Awards
Student recognition for accomplishments in a non-traditional career field to their gender.
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Clara Kroll, Glen Lake
Front Street Writers
Merit Award
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Leona Eckert
Public Safety
Certificate of Recognition
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Jayde McCaffrey
Culinary Arts
Certificate of Recognition
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Public Safety/Protective Services Program
Every two years Tom Lennox and his Public Safety/Protective Services program students take a trip the the U.S. Coast Guard Station at Sleeping Bear Point to learn about service and responsibility on the Great Lakes and Michigan shoreline.
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Auto Body Program
A unique project was just completed for the Long Lake Township Fire Department by Mike Barnes and his Auto Body Repair program students. This 2007 "Brush Truck" received minor repairs and a fresh coat of paint before the township outfitted it with a water tank and equipment that will be used to extinguish brush fires. The project provided a great learning experience for the students and lowered the expense of the township's investment in necessary emergency services equipment.
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Adult Education Celebration
The Career-Tech Center, in partnership with Northwest Michigan Works! adult education program, will hold a completion ceremony for its first cohort of students from the Skills Up North program on Thursday, May 23, from 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the Career-Tech Center. Program participants completed course work in automotive technology, culinary arts or welding and fabrication to advance trade skills designed to improve employ-ability and wage earning potential.
The Career-Tech Center and Skills Up North students welcome their families, area employers, community agencies, and the general public to help celebrate their achievements and view the resumes and portfolios of each participant.
Enrollment information for the next training session is available through Northwest Michigan Works! adult education at 231-922-3761 or adult education navigator Joe Parent at 231-922-7826,
jparent@tbaisd.org
. Learn more about Skills Up North on the
TBAISD website
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Outstanding Educator Awards
TBAISD, Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce, and TBA Credit Union proudly announce the 2019 Outstanding Educator Award recipients. Established in 1984 by the Traverse City Chamber of Commerce, this regional Outstanding Educator Award program honors
ten
individuals who exhibit unique characteristics that represent the quintessential outstanding educator through leadership, excellence in school setting, evidence of student success, community engagement, and professional learning. Each year, nominations are submitted by public, private and parochial school administrators, colleagues, students, parents and community members throughout the five-county Traverse Bay region.
Presenting the 2019 honorees in alphabetical order:
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Aimee Cole
– TCAPS West Senior High School English Teacher
Becca Dymond
– The Leelanau School Learning Skills Department Teacher
Donna Eberle
– Elk Rapids Cherryland Middle School Math, Language &Literature Teacher
Racquel Huddleston
– Benzie Central High School Science Teacher
Flournoy Humphreys
– TCAPS West Middle School Band Teacher
Patrick Lamb
– Traverse Bay Area ISD Career and Technical Education Director/Principal
Lance Morgan
– TCAPS Traverse City High School Principal
Stephanie Schall-Brazee
– TCAPS K-12 Music Teacher
Kristin Witt
– Mancelona Public Schools Early Childhood Coordinator
Trish Zamarron
– GTACS Religious Studies Teacher
An award celebration will take place on Wednesday, May 29 beginning with a reception at 6:15 p.m. at the City Opera House in Traverse City. The public is welcome.
Congratulations to our 2019 outstanding educators!
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Current Job Board
Please help with outreach and awareness by sharing the current TBAISD job opportunities
LINKED HERE
with others in your social circle. All current job openings are listed on the TBAISD website under
Employment
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Staff Appreciation Breakfast
The TBAISD Leadership Team was happy to serve staff members with a delicious spread of french toast, eggs, bacon, fresh fruit, pastries, juice and coffee. There were many smiling faces in attendance at the annual breakfast.
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TBAISD Board of Education Links
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Birthday Spotlight
See who celebrates a birthday this JUNE.
LINK
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Dates to Remember -
LINK
to annual calendar
May/June
May 17 - Life Skills Center Prom, West Bay Beach Resort, 5:30 PM
May 23 - Skills Up North Completion Ceremony, CTC, 3:30 PM
May 28 - CTC Scholarship Awards Night, Grand Traverse Resort, 6 PM
May 29 - Outstanding Educator Awards Celebration, City Opera House, 6:15 PM
May 30 - Life Skills Center Graduation, Milliken Auditorium, 10 AM
May 31 - ACE 2 Transition Celebration, Bijou by the Bay, 10 AM
June 6 - Adult Ed Graduation, Milliken Auditorium, 7 PM
June 11 - Last full day for students
June 12 - Last full day for staff (pending?)
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Suzanne, Rasa, Debbie & Kathleen
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Kris Wendland & Laurie Glass
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Carol Greilick & Karen Spring
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Grant Blesma, 40 years of service
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Tina Schelich & Rasa Baker
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Spotlight on Tina Martinek
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Renee Childers, 35 years of service
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Michelle, Zita, Amy & Kathy
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Bev, Dawn, Karrie, Deb, 25 years!
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Classified Ads
Wanted:
ASD program at West Senior High School is looking for a vacuum cleaner and durable glider rockers for internal or external use. Please contact Tillie Hill at
thill@tbaisd.org
or 933-7773
Have something to sell?
Send your item description, asking price and contact information to
hjewell@tbaisd.org
and it will appear in the next staff newsletter. Reaching over 500 readers every month!
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TBAISD| 1101 Red Drive, Traverse City, Michigan | 231.922.6200 | www.tbaisd.org
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