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One last Holiday Community Give-Back from our extra giving Central UP Field Marketing Specialist, Paula Jordan. Paula put together a basket full of everything she could think they might need, along with a few things to pamper the guests at the shelter. The shelter gives women and children involved in domestic violence situations a safe place to land, clothing, resources needed for legal counsel, guidance in how to obtain a home or apartment when they are ready to go out on their own, employment coaching, daycare opportunities, therapy, and so much more. Holidays are hard on many people, but imagine your whole world turned upside down and staying in a shelter with your children, not being able to provide the basic necessities for you and your children until someone reminds you that you gave them the best gift possible, the gift of safety. This is what the Tri-County Safe Harbor does for its guests.

Hospitals are never a fun place to be but with the recent holiday donation, the youngest patients of OSF Hospital in Escanaba Michigan will have some things that help make their stay a little more bearable. Field Marketing Specialist, Paula Jordan delivered a basket filled with all sorts of activities, soft stuffed animals and sweet treats for the pediatric patients and nursing staff.
@OSF St. Francis Hospital & Medical Group

TEACHER OF THE MONTH

This month, we are honoring 1st-grade teacher Melissa Nelson from Cameron Elementary School in Gladstone, Michigan.
She’s been teaching first grade for 6 years. She started her career subbing for a few years and then found a permanent sub position at Mid-Peninsula School and landed a full-time position at Cameron Elementary School.
Melissa is a high-energy teacher, which is perfect for first graders. Her favorite subject to teach is reading. The kids earn stickers for their charts, compete with each other, Mrs. Nelson, and other staff members, are recognized as “Reading Rockstars,” and the top 5 get to do AA with her. It gets the kids super excited about reading.

She gets the kids outdoors as much as possible by taking their whiteboards outside to do math and science. She partners with the DNR to have Colter come in and help teach the kids how to identify trees around the school.

Mrs. Nelson applied for and received a grant for several sets of snowshoes so that she and other teachers can use them to learn to snowshoe and to conduct outdoor lessons in the woods. She worked through the Summer compiling a list of volunteers who would help in her classroom and the other classes.
Melissa does not do many paperwork lessons. She and her students are actively learning using several different methods, smart boards, white boards, math or vocabulary games, outdoor lessons, and shaving cream math! Making learning fun and giving the kids time to get up and move helps them to learn and stay healthy throughout the year. She is there for the kids, and she loves going outside for recess even if she isn’t on duty. You might find her outside playing in the snow, making snow angels with her students. She feels like she is absolutely where she belongs.
Mrs. Austin, another high-energy teacher and former principal, Donna Flannery, inspired her to pursue a career in teaching by always encouraging her to return to school and earn her master’s degree to teach. We asked Melissa what she would say to inspire someone to think about teaching, and she said, “If you’re thinking about a career in teaching, go for it! If you love kids and if you are having a bad day and want to feel happy, be a teacher, because the kids are amazing!”

Outside of school, she is a mom to two amazing young adults. She keeps herself active by swimming, skate skiing, snowshoeing, running, and reading.
Mrs. Nelson, you are such an inspiration! Please tell a teacher “Thank you”—and please tell Mrs. Nelson THANK YOU, for her dedication to her students at Cameron Elementary School.

Our Field Marketing Specialist, Paula Jordan, enjoys this time of year for the many community give-back opportunities she participates in. One she holds near to her heart is the adopt a family opportunities in the area. Paula believes that the spirit of Christmas should be shared with everyone and especially those less fortunate. So many families struggle to make ends meet as it is, and Christmas adds more stress and strain on the budget, and she believes every child should have at least one thing they want and one thing they need to open on Christmas Day.

Thanks to Jarrett LaCasse and Paula Jordan, they shopped till they dropped to help animals at the shelter and spread some Christmas cheer, delivering an overflowing basket including food, treats, Grinchy toys, and cleaning supplies. Paula and Jarrett, self-proclaimed dog lovers, were up for some kitten snuggles, too! We know it won’t last long with all the animals at the shelter, but we hope it helps ease some of the pressure. If you live near Delta County and you are looking for a pet to grace your home, please consider a shelter animal.

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TEACHER OF THE MONTH

We have a DOUBLE feature for our teacher of the month! Join us in congratulating Cheryl Heberling from Carsonville - Port Sanilac Community Schools and Michelle Stull from Peck Elementary

“I’m so incredibly thankful for Mrs Heberling. My son truly enjoys his time with her. She understands individuality and how to support each child’s learning. It is comforting to know my son is in a safe and caring environment! "

“I would like to nominate Michelle Stull, my son’s GSRP teacher, for this award. Michelle goes above and beyond for her students, creating a classroom that is welcoming, nurturing, and filled with meaningful learning experiences. It’s clear that her students feel safe, valued, and excited to be there each day.

My son has grown so much this year, both academically and socially, and that growth is a direct reflection of Michelle’s dedication and care. She provides a wide range of engaging activities and learning materials, and the classroom moments she shares with families through shared photos show how much she loves what she does."

Our Thumb Field Marketing Specialist, Jamie Chargo, decided to intern for Santa and deliver some presents this Christmas.
“All year, I have been looking forward to contributing to the magic of Christmas.”