Ready to start a career you love and create a positive impact? Become a Teacher Assistant (TA)! Let North Ed support your journey by providing competitive wages, insurance packages, full tuition reimbursement and opportunities for career advancement. To learn more about the multiple TA positions available across various center-based programs, visit https://www.northwested.org/services/human-resources/employment-opportunities/ .
Yesterday, educators from across the region gathered for our annual Regional Staff Development Day, gaining new insight and tools for supporting students and improving outcomes. Thank you to our distinguished presenters, Dr. Shelley Moore, Dr. Dylan Wiliam, Dr. Lori Desautels and Dr. John Hattie.
Bring your Human Resources talent and passion for people to North Ed! We are seeking a Personnel Specialist to join our vital HR team, dedicated to helping our staff succeed so students can thrive. Apply today! https://rebrand.ly/North-Ed-Employment
The Transition Campus Team wishes you a fun and safe Halloweekend!
Yesterday, our Adult Community Experience (ACE) students enjoyed the sunshine while decorating spooky pumpkins. Take a look at their beautiful works of art! To learn more about ACE at North Ed Transition Campus, visit https://rebrand.ly/A-C-E #NorthEd #MichiganISDs #MiLimitlessPotential #FallFun #ItTakesAVillage
We are so proud to have our Assistant Superintendent of Special Education, Carol Greilick, and Great Start Collaborative Coordinator, Robin Hornkohl, honored in the Record-Eagle's 2025 Influential Women of Northern Michigan. Congratulations, and thank you for all you do to support the students and staff of North Ed and across the state of Michigan. Read the full article.
Join the Dean Transportation Hiring Event tomorrow, Tuesday, October 21, 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.! Drive a school bus or be a bus attendant. Paid training, flexible hours, school breaks off & make a difference! Apply now at DeanJobs.com or stop by Tuesday.
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
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.
Meet New Horizons student Becca! Becca is a sweet, hardworking, determined young girl, with a smile that lights up the room. Becca enjoys socializing with staff and peers, sensory activities, puzzles, music, games, biking, gymnastics and going on walks. She especially LOVES food! Becca is a rockstar at completing chores and Community Based Instruction (CBI) activities such as grocery shopping or visiting the library. Learn more about our New Horizons program and the limitless potential of special education. https://www.northwested.org/ #MiLimitlessPotential #HereForAllMiStudents #MichiganISDs
Happy Disability Independence Day! To celebrate, we want to highlight incredible North Ed Alumni Austin Darga, the official spokesperson for Grand Traverse Industries and host of “The Way I See it” podcast, where Austin interviews local leaders of the disability community and shares his experiences and perspective. Check out this episode featuring North Ed superintendent Dr. Nick Celgarek, discussing advocacy, impact and limitless potential of special education. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdNyaMUtz44&list=PLr62bA4ltoyR0cutaB50lI9ddExfIzxyW&
North Ed Life Skills Center (LSC) students danced the night away at prom! LSC Prom isn't just about fun; it's a celebration of the growth our students achieve and testament to how our programs empower students to develop vital social skills, build meaningful relationships, and create lasting memories. Celebrating these accomplishments at prom is truly special! Thank you KarunaPhoto for volunteering your talents and capturing these moments.
Meet Ian Bush.
Ian is a veteran and has continued his service to the community by being a building substitute for teachers, paraprofessionals and secretaries through WillSub.
“I think the thing I love most about my job is the students being excited to see me. I really enjoy going to a school and knowing I’m making a positive impact. Their excitement is contagious and makes coming to work worth it.”
Being a substitute, Ian said, requires a unique skill of being able to build common ground with new people in a short amount of time. Creating a culture of connectedness, getting to know others and making work a fun and exciting place are goals he sees for everyone at North Ed.
Ian said he brings his unique perspective and viewpoints to the classroom that impact students in a positive way.
“I also believe that I have been a safe space for a lot of students to be their authentic selves and to exhibit positive qualities that will help them navigate life.”
Thank you, Ian, for supporting education.
