In observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day, we extend our deepest respect to the Anishinaabe people and acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional, ancestral, and contemporary homelands of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians. Visit https://www.tadl.org/indigenous to find Indigenous stories and amplify Indigenous voices.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with stories that ignite your kiddo’s curiosity and imagination. Explore the Traverse Area District Library’s curated collection of books for National Hispanic Heritage Month. https://catalog.tadl.org/main/view_list?list_id=67872&page=0&sort_by=pubdate.descending
Looking for preschool options for your 4-year-old in Forest Area or Elk Rapids? Learn more about slots available through the Great Start Readiness Program! Call 231.922.7878 or email HelpMeGrow@NorthwestEd.org for information.
Meet Amy Powell.
Amy is one of our dedicated physical therapists, who loves working with students to ensure they can fully participate in the school day alongside their peers. This includes everything from helping them navigate the playground during recess to making sure they can join field trips and gym class.
When asked about her favorite part of the job, Amy said, "I enjoy seeing their classmates assisting with the adaptive equipment and laughing together." This highlights a core belief that drives her work: physical therapy can remove barriers and create a sense of unity and empowerment for all students. By providing a path for access where there were once barriers, Amy helps foster a more inclusive environment for everyone.
To Amy, North Ed’s philosophy is simple yet powerful: Students first! This approach is evident in her daily interactions and unwavering dedication to her students' success and well-being.
Thank you, Amy, for supporting education. https://rebrand.ly/SupportEd
Amy is one of our dedicated physical therapists, who loves working with students to ensure they can fully participate in the school day alongside their peers. This includes everything from helping them navigate the playground during recess to making sure they can join field trips and gym class.
When asked about her favorite part of the job, Amy said, "I enjoy seeing their classmates assisting with the adaptive equipment and laughing together." This highlights a core belief that drives her work: physical therapy can remove barriers and create a sense of unity and empowerment for all students. By providing a path for access where there were once barriers, Amy helps foster a more inclusive environment for everyone.
To Amy, North Ed’s philosophy is simple yet powerful: Students first! This approach is evident in her daily interactions and unwavering dedication to her students' success and well-being.
Thank you, Amy, for supporting education. https://rebrand.ly/SupportEd
What inspires and motivates you? What is your ‘why’? Watch North Ed educators Rebecca Kinnee and Megan Graham share their ‘why’s and highlight the remarkable stories of students Emma Wilhelm and Kat Prince. https://youtu.be/Oa_pg99qm34?si=vwGc9sAgcu_twfPR
Meet Lauren Dake.
Lauren's passion lies in empowering families and strengthening early childhood systems. As the Family Liaison of the Great Start Collaborative and Family Coalition of Traverse Bay, Lauren is dedicated to elevating parent voices and ensuring families are heard. Her role is all about building connections: listening to needs, providing valuable resources and coordinating accessible programs with a wide network of community partners. You'll often find her at local playgroups and events, meeting families right where they are to offer support and inclusion.
Lauren's work profoundly impacts students and the community by ensuring families – especially those with young children – feel supported, informed and empowered. By connecting families to the right resources and building strong relationships, she helps create a more inclusive, responsive and streamlined support system that lays the foundation for long-term success for children and strengthens the community as a whole.
When asked what she loves about North Ed, Lauren shared, "It’s inspiring to work alongside others who are just as committed to helping build the next generation of curious, compassionate, lifelong learners."
Thank you, Lauren, for supporting education. #SupportEd #HereForAllMiStudents #MichiganISDs #MichiganLiteracy
Lauren's passion lies in empowering families and strengthening early childhood systems. As the Family Liaison of the Great Start Collaborative and Family Coalition of Traverse Bay, Lauren is dedicated to elevating parent voices and ensuring families are heard. Her role is all about building connections: listening to needs, providing valuable resources and coordinating accessible programs with a wide network of community partners. You'll often find her at local playgroups and events, meeting families right where they are to offer support and inclusion.
Lauren's work profoundly impacts students and the community by ensuring families – especially those with young children – feel supported, informed and empowered. By connecting families to the right resources and building strong relationships, she helps create a more inclusive, responsive and streamlined support system that lays the foundation for long-term success for children and strengthens the community as a whole.
When asked what she loves about North Ed, Lauren shared, "It’s inspiring to work alongside others who are just as committed to helping build the next generation of curious, compassionate, lifelong learners."
Thank you, Lauren, for supporting education. #SupportEd #HereForAllMiStudents #MichiganISDs #MichiganLiteracy
Looking for a tee-rrific sponsorship opportunity? Become a sponsor of the 30th Annual North Ed Career Tech Scholarship Golf Outing and support the next generation of our region’s workforce. Choose from several tiers of sponsorship, ranging from $500 to $5,000. Learn more and register today! https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E366239&id=1 #CareerTech #CareerTechEd #HereForAllMiStudents #MichiganISDs #MiACTE
We are closed today, July 4th, in observance of Independence Day. We hope you have a fun and safe weekend.
Ready to empower birth and support families in northern lower Michigan? Become a certified doula!
Region 2&3 Perinatal Quality Collaborative, in partnership with Great Start Collaborative and District Health Department #10, is offering 15 FULL scholarships for Doula Training and in Traverse City, happening August 8–11, 2025.
Don't miss this incredible opportunity for 4-day, DONA (Doulas of North America)-approved training from expert Jessica English. Spots are going quickly! Apply today!: bit.ly/nomidoula
https://www.northwested.org/.../06.19.2025_ec_doula... #Doula #DONA #DoulaTraining #PerinatalEducation
The Great Start Collaborative and Family Coalition of Traverse Bay is thrilled to announce Brigid Wilson as this year's recipient of the Voices for Children Award! As manager of child care services at Munson Medical Center, Brigid's tireless dedication to expanding access and providing professional development in early childhood education has made an immeasurable impact on hundreds of families in Northern Michigan. Join us in celebrating Brigid, a true servant leader and lifelong advocate for young children and families! https://www.northwested.org/.../06.17.2025_ec_voice_for... #EarlyChildhoodEd #HereForAllMiStudents #MichiganISDs
