TCESC Educator 2024 Spring Newsletter

TCESC EDUCATOR

2024 Spring Newsletter

Maplewood Rockets celebrate after winning the 2024 TCESC Junior High Prep Bowl.

District spelling bee champions from our Trumbull County districts competed at the TCESC Spelling Bee in February.

TCESC ED students participate in the Phantoms Kids Day Game at the Covelli Centre.

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In this edition of our TCESC Educator Newsletter, we spotlight two exceptional Intervention Specialists at the Liberty Learning Center who go the extra mile to enrich their students' lives within and beyond the classroom walls.

Additionally, we commend the impressive accomplishments of our Trumbull County districts in our yearly student programs coordinated by our Curriculum and Instruction department.

TCESC Administrative Team Michael Hanshaw Superintendent michael.hanshaw@trumbullesc.org Stacy Foster Treasurer stacy.foster@trumbullesc.org Robert Marino, Jr. Assistant Superintendent Curriculum & Instruction robert.marino@trumbullesc.org Michelle Tul Director of Pupil Services Michelle.Tul@trumbullesc.org

As we near the end of the academic year, I want you to know that TCESC remains committed to collaborating with you and our partner school districts to provide unwavering support in any capacity needed. Your relentless pursuit of educational excellence and tireless efforts on behalf of our students are deeply appreciated.

Michael Hanshaw TCESC Governing Board Jeffrey Dreves President

Carlotta Sheets Human Resources carlotta.sheets@trumbullesc.org Christopher M. Hubinsky Technology Administrator chris.hubinsky@trumbullesc.org

Denise Domhoff Vice President Deborah Patchin Al Haberstroh Tom Krispinsky

Michael Hanshaw

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Hearts Across America TCESC Intervention Specialist Jennifer Glavic opens one of the hundreds of cards sent to the TCESC MD Classroom at Niles Intermediate School.

“Spreading Smiles One Card at a Time” When Mrs. Glavic's class embarked on the Hearts Across America project in January, she aimed to transform a social media trend into a creative educational tool for her students with multiple disabilities. The project involved delving into the intricacies of the mail system, resulting in an enriching experience. Utilizing social media, the project quickly took off, filling the classroom map with love and hearts.

While the class didn’t reach all 50 states, they did receive an exciting array of letters. These ranged from a letter sent by Mickey Mouse from the happiest place on earth to messages from renowned authors and even one from Norway. Some days, the class was overwhelmed with over 60 cards, accumulating well into the hundreds.

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"People are seeking positivity at this moment, they're eager to invest their efforts into something beneficial," Glavic expressed. "I truly believe this initiative has provided many of them with a positive outlet."

Click the icons to see local media coverage of the project.

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TCESC AND UNITED WAY SCHOOL SUPPLY DONATION

New Board Member Workshop To wrap up School Board Appreciation Month, the Trumbull County Educational Service Center hosted new and current Trumbull County school district board members for an informational seminar and legal update from Kristine Robbins of the Ohio School Boards Association.

The TCESC, in partnership with the ELL Consortium and United Way, provided essential school supplies to 200 Trumbull County students. On January 10th, 19 students at Howland Glen Elementary received their supplies (pictured). This initiative, supported by United Way's "United 4 Kids" program, underscores a commitment to student success and community education.

Over 20 board members from various Trumbull County districts met for the workshop at the end of January.

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TCESC ACADEMIC PREP BOWL The Trumbull County Educational Service Center hosted its annual academic prep bowl competitions in January and February at Lordstown High School.

Students in grades ranging from 5th through 12th competed in head-to-head teambased competition, answering questions about mathematics, literature, world history, science, sports, and more.

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TOTAL TEAMS

15 High School 20 Junior High 20 Elementary

Over 400 student participants

HIGH SCHOOL Champion - Winner Hubbard - Runner-Up JUNIOR HIGH Maplewood - Winner Lordstown - Runner-Up New Partnerships Formed ELEMENTARY Liberty - Winner Lakeview - Runner-Up

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TCESC ACADEMIC PREP BOWL

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COMMUNITY SERVICE

2024 TCESC SPELLING BEE Congratulations to Joey Constantine from Lakeview High School on winning the 2024 TCESC Spelling Bee! The winning word in the competition was "accordance." Joey outperformed 31 other contestants from Trumbull County. This achievement marks Joey's second consecutive win in the Trumbull County tournament.

Congratulations to Avery Griffin from Newton Falls, who secured the runner-up position.

In December, Mrs. Torres's students delved into community service. Together, they initiated a DonorsChoose project to fund their venture, which received full funding.

Recently, the class completed their inaugural community service initiative and enhanced their practical skills while preparing care packages for a local shelter. In total, they assembled 28 bags, each containing essential items like winter gear, toiletries, water, and snacks. Additionally, they designed personalized cards for each bag. Mrs. Torres intends to distribute these care packages to the downtown Mission.

TCESC preschoolers at Bascom Elementary invited their parents to participate in educational Valentine's Day projects with them in class.

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IN THE COMMUNITY PHANTOMS KIDS DAY Our TCESC ED classes participated in the Annual Youngstown Phantoms School Day Game on February 29th! They were among the over 5,000 fans who witnessed the Youngstown Phantoms score TEN goals in their victory! S.T.E.A.M. learning objectives were integrated throughout the game, and each student received an interactive booklet. Additionally, the kids enjoyed fantastic seats and had the opportunity to meet the mascots, Sparky and the Phantom.

Preschoolers travel to Cortland Library In February, our TCESC preschool students in Lakeview enjoyed a walk to the Library for story time.

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STAFF SPOTLIGHT

Mr. D’Altorio landscaping with his students at Waddell Park.

“I have always had a passion for helping others, which led me to the field of special education.”

Jeffrey D'Altorio, an ED Vocational Intervention Specialist at the TCESC Liberty Learning Center, has been a part of the team for two years. With over four decades of experience in education, he began his journey in the Youngstown City School District as an educational assistant for ten years before transitioning to a special education teacher role, where he spent 30 years. D'Altorio retired from Howland Local Schools in 2022 before joining TCESC.

JEFFREY D'ALTORIO

Our ED Vocational Program has had remarkable success, from offering students invaluable opportunities to explore diverse job settings, to paving the way for a seamless transition into the workforce postgraduation. D'Altorio added that the program emphasizes teamwork and fostering appropriate social interactions within the community setting.

Part of that teamwork is Kris Sutton, the classroom assistant, whom D'Altorio emphasized is a highly valuable contributor to the program's success and a dependable coworker dedicated to assisting students in achieving their goals.

The ED Vocational Class allows our emotionally disturbed students to go out in the field and become job-ready, from building resumes and cover letters to team building and hands-on skills.

Mr. Sutton and the students working on removing overgrown shrubbery in Niles.

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KAMERON ROTHBAUER

STAFF SPOTLIGHT

Mrs. Rothbauer, along with her students and the Animal Welfare League.

Kameron Rothbauer, an MD Intervention “I have always had a passion for Specialist at the TCESC Liberty Learning Center, ishelping in her 5th year of teaching special education others, which led me to but first year with the TCESC. Recently, her the field of special education.” students met and learned about animals with the Animal Welfare League as a part of their lessons on community service and giving back to their community. After a day of learning about our everyday household pets, the class went to the Animal Welfare League to spend time volunteering and working with animals in the shelter.

"I developed a passion for special education in fifth grade and volunteered in an MD classroom. I was captivated by the students and knew teaching would be part of my future."

“Community Service allows the students to participate in and gain real-life experiences and community activities, enabling them to develop work and life skills,” Rothbauer said.

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The project with the Animal Welfare League aims to teach students compassion for animals and the value of community service, fostering a sense of satisfaction in helping others and improving the community.

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PRE-APPRENTICESHIP STUDENTS GIVE BACK Students in our carpentry preapprenticeship program again give back to their local school districts! Recently, students from Howland, LaBrae, and Niles each constructed a 10-seat picnic table to be placed at or near their school. Each table is customized to the corresponding district with an engraving of their logo. James Rook, C&I Supervisor, expressed, "It's exciting to see the journey from start to finish and to see the pride these students have in giving back an item like this to their districts." Special thanks to Howland High School and Mr. Borawiec for allowing the program to use their X-carve machine to customize each table.

Pictured: LaBrae seniors Charlie Faler, Dustin Postlethwait, and Ashton Laughlin.

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