The Grand Lake Regional Educational Service Center is seeking caring, energetic, and dedicated individuals to join our preschool team as a Preschool Paraprofessional. We currently have openings in our Celina Center-Based Preschool Classrooms and Parkway Center-Based Preschool Classroom.

Preschool Paraprofessionals work alongside Preschool Intervention Specialists and related service providers to support young children with and without disabilities in inclusive, play-based preschool environments. These positions are ideal for individuals who enjoy working with young children, value teamwork, and are committed to helping children learn, grow, and become more independent.

If this sounds like you, consider joining our team.

At Grand Lake Regional ESC, every day is an opportunity to help a child feel seen, supported, and capable. The Community Learning Center is a warm, non-traditional classroom designed for elementary kids who thrive on encouragement, connection, and patience rather than traditional instruction.

This environment is built around strong relationships and small victories. It is a fantastic fit for a compassionate, dependable person who loves working with kids, believes in the power of patience, and wants to make a meaningful difference every single day.

Does this sound like you? Consider joining our team.

Happy Birthday, Emily Kriegel!

Happy Birthday, Sue Cook!

Happy Birthday, Steve Gladhill!

For many of our alternative education students, getting to school or a worksite isn't just a commute—it's the first step toward building a future.
In this role, you do more than drive; you bridge the gap between obstacles and opportunity. As a Youth Transport & Student Success Mentor, you will operate a school van to transport students safely between home, school, and work placements. More importantly, you will be a consistent, encouraging presence who builds meaningful relationships, models professional skills, and keeps students grounded and supported throughout their day.

Does this sound like you? Consider joining our team!

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Happy Birthday, Darlene Gelhaus!

Thank you, Human Resources Association of Western Ohio (HRAWO), for the invitation to share how Hometown Opportunity is not just a crucial tool for recruiting talent in our area, but used more and more in our schools to assist students in their career exploration. We gave insights on company usage (and heard great feedback from this group!) and demonstrated the Student Dashboard to showcase how educators and students discover company information, view videos, find job shadows and more. Connecting these dots is a critical strategy for our Business Advisory Council, and we are grateful for your time!

During our Opening Day on August 11th, we took time to celebrate milestone work anniversaries and a retirement. Congratulations and thank you for all your hard work and dedication!
5 years: Lisa Boroff, Denise Rethman, Alicia Koester, Alyssa Lewis, Janel Niekamp, Liz Utz, and Sandi Holdheide
10 years: Seana Gibson, Maleia Jutte, Holly Rethman, and Carly Roth
25 years: Steve Gladhill
25 years and Happy Retirement: Kathy Unrast
30 years: Diane Donovan

Curious how our ESC's Business Advisory Council is helping to better position students for in-demand careers in the trades? Huge thanks to Jared Ebbing, Keshia Willmann, Nick Koesters, Mark and Anthony Roessner and Mark Enyart for leading our informal discussion and sharing real-world advice on apprenticeships, job-shadowing, work-release programs, mentorship, tuition reimbursement, and employee retention. Anastasia Campbell with ApprenticeOhio also provided valuable resources , and our host Tri Star gave program updates for the new school year. Reach out if you want to learn more!

Happy Birthday, Michelle Rogers!

Happy Birthday, Karen Bergman!

Gifted Education Summit 2026 What a great day of learning and collaboration! On August 4, nearly 50 educators joined us for our Gifted Education Summit. Participants had the opportunity to choose from a variety of breakout sessions throughout the day, gaining new ideas, practical strategies, and resources to support gifted learners. We loved seeing educators connecting, collaborating, and learning from one another throughout the day! A big THANK YOU to our presenters for sharing their time and expertise and to all of the educators who joined us. We hope you left inspired, energized, and ready for a great school year!

Grand Lake Regional ESC is closed today for an All-Staff Meeting. We will open tomorrow at 8:00 AM.

Thank you Congressman Jim Jordan for visiting Grand Lake Regional ESC today. We appreciated the opportunity to connect and discuss education in our region.

Happy Birthday, Olivia Good!

Happy Birthday, Kara Heck!

What a great morning at Canva Cafe at the Grand Lake Regional ESC! Thank you to the amazing participants who joined us to explore new ways to use Canva to create engaging resources, collaborate with colleagues, and share creative ideas. We appreciate your enthusiasm, creativity, and commitment to continuous learning.

Welcome to the team, Rachel Powell!