Sponsor Update – November 2026
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Don’t Call Me Coach If You’re Not Willing to Be Coached
By Brit Seward, M.Ed., School Improvement Representative, Mathematics Support My coach often says, “Don’t call me coach if you’re not willing to be coached.” That statement stays with me because coaching only works when you are coachable. Being coachable means listening, reflecting, understanding, adjusting, celebrating wins, and taking responsibility when the results are not what
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Reading Book Club at Newark Townhomes
At Newark Townhomes, Service Coordinator Stephanie is helping make reading fun and rewarding for young residents through the new Reading Book Club. Launched in July, the monthly reading program encourages children to read or be read to by earning a star for every book they complete. At the end of each month, the stars can
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A Service Coordinator’s Commitment: Karissa Robinson Steps Up for Village Green Residents
Village Green Apartments in Crooksville, Ohio, experienced devastating flooding during the August 11 storm, with many residents requiring boat rescues and most units sustaining approximately 16 inches of water damage. Throughout the crisis, Service Coordinator Karissa Robinson has gone above and beyond to support Village Green residents. She has worked tirelessly to secure donations, connect
NWC II Apartments: Expanding Access to Affordable, Supportive Housing in Lima
Buckeye Community Hope Foundation (BCHF) is proud to support the continued availability of affordable, supportive housing for seniors and adults with disabilities through NWC II Apartments in Lima, Ohio. Located in Allen County, NWC II Apartments is a 12-unit affordable housing community designed to promote stability, independence, and quality of life for vulnerable households. The
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Positivity, Stacking Bricks, and Long-Term Success
By Dane Puterbaugh Accountability and School Improvement Representative The summer is a wonderful time to work in education. From the outside, it looks like we all take the summer off and sit poolside with mystery novels and cool drinks. The reality is the work never stops, it just looks different. Summer provides a time to “sharpen
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The First 30 Days Matter More Than the Next 150
By Mindy Farry Accountability and School Improvement Representative By the time you’re reading this article, classrooms are airing out, teachers are decorating bulletin boards, buses are running, and everyone is wondering the same thing: “How do we make this our best year yet?” The answer isn’t found in January data meetings or spring testing. It starts long
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The Why Behind the Work: Dane Puterbaugh
As part of our ongoing strategic planning work with The National Charter Schools Institute, our Education Division has been taking time to reconnect with our “why”—the personal purpose that drives each of us in education. This reflection has reminded us that behind every role and every initiative are powerful stories rooted in service to students
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