Happy Birthday, Karen Bergman!
3 months ago, Grand Lake Regional ESC
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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!
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Grand Lake Regional ESC is closed today for an All-Staff Meeting. We will open tomorrow at 8:00 AM.
3 months ago, Grand Lake Regional ESC
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Thank you Congressman Jim Jordan for visiting Grand Lake Regional ESC today. We appreciated the opportunity to connect and discuss education in our region.
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Happy Birthday, Olivia Good!
3 months ago, Grand Lake Regional ESC
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Happy Birthday, Kara Heck!
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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.
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Welcome to the team, Rachel Powell!
3 months ago, Grand Lake Regional ESC
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Welcome to the team, Matthew Boley! Matthew joined our team last Fall but never received an official social media welcome!
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Welcome to the team, Jessica Reynolds!
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Happy Birthday, Ashlee Rutledge!
3 months ago, Grand Lake Regional ESC
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Do you love little children? Do you want to help them learn and grow? If so, you should consider joining our team.
Our Paraprofessionals play a vital role in helping children build communication, social skills, confidence, and independence while preparing them for future school success. We are proud of the strong relationships our staff build with children and families and are committed to providing ongoing support and professional development opportunities.
3 months ago, Grand Lake Regional ESC
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Welcome to the team, Bethany Dues!
3 months ago, Grand Lake Regional ESC
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Welcome to the team, Ayron McClurg!
3 months ago, Grand Lake Regional ESC
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Welcome to the team, Amy Middleton!
3 months ago, Grand Lake Regional ESC
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🪄 For our educators participating in our Summer Bootcamp, Day 5 is where the magic happens. Attendees shared their lesson plans and ideas to showcase how they will each take what they observed directly to their students. From real-world math problems to practicing essential skills to career research ideas to economic impact analysis, this group absolutely achieved the goal of this week’s experience.
👏 As we wrap up this incredible week, we thank our educators from Celina/Tri Star, Fort Recovery, Marion Local, Parkway and St. Henry schools for sharing their time with us. And a huge thanks to our participating businesses for giving us an unforgettable week: Cooper Farms, Mercer Landmark, Inc., Mercer County Fairgrounds, Mercer County Sheriff, Foundations Recovery Clubhouse, Tri Star Career Compact, Celina Insurance Group, Bruns Building and Development (Boardwalk Village, RCS Construction, Shipyard Events Center), The Reynolds and Reynolds Company, Ferguson, Mercer Health and Jared Ebbing/Mercer County Community & Economic Development. Thank you!!!
3 months ago, Grand Lake Regional ESC
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Day 4! Our Educator Bootcamp participants did a deep-dive into healthcare careers by spending a full day at Mercer Health, getting a behind-the-scenes look at one of our area’s largest employers. As a member of the community that Mercer Health is committed to serve, I am so thankful when I hear stories about such dedicated staff, willing to be cross-trained, learn new skills, and immediately ready to support their team. We are blessed to have this foundational organization continuing to serve not just our students, but our families and friends as well. Thanks also to Jared Ebbing for joining us to share the economic outlook of our area, and how to keep our students connected to our workforce.
3 months ago, Grand Lake Regional ESC
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How do organizations identify talent and build leaders? Day 3 of our Summer Educator Bootcamp offered clear answers: prioritize people over position and invest in soft skills.
Key takeaways:
Celina Group: diverse insurance career paths (data/actuarial, claims) and the value of technical + interpersonal skills.
Bruns Building & Development: strategic placement, or matching the right person to the right role across construction, property management, sports management and more.
Reynolds & Reynolds: adapting to serve customers more effectively.
Ferguson: internal leadership development and career growth.
Soft skills—work ethic, communication, critical thinking—consistently paired with technical competence to drive success. All hosts emphasized how they treat people, from anniversary celebrations to goal meetings. Interested in participating in future site visits or sharing your organization’s approach? Email Sandi Holdheide (sandi.holdheide@mercercountyesc.org) to connect to our Business Advisory Council!
3 months ago, Grand Lake Regional ESC
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Hooked by passion and purpose at Day 2 of our Educator Bootcamp!!! We toured the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office and witnessed commitment across enforcement, corrections, communications, and civil divisions—service to the community was unmistakable. At Foundations Recovery Clubhouse, staff showed how they turn crises into positive opportunities. And at Tri Star Career Compact, industry and community partnerships continue to build meaningful career pathways for learners. So inspired by these partnerships and incredible people who serve us here in our area!
3 months ago, Grand Lake Regional ESC
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What a fantastic start to our annual Summer Educator Bootcamp! 🌞 Today we were inspired by Cooper Farms employees who truly treat each other like family and take pride in their work. We explored agriculture careers beyond the family farm at Mercer Landmark and even did a hands-on grain grading activity — a great classroom idea! 🌾
We were also amazed by the scope of year-round operations at the Mercer County Fairgrounds: emergency action plans, financial planning for big-name acts, and more behind-the-scenes work than you’d imagine. Fun fact: engineering students from our Tri Star Career Compact designed the Cornerstone Chapel, construction students built it from the ground up, and it’s now another rental option for the fairgrounds! 🏗️🏛️
3 months ago, Grand Lake Regional ESC
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