#MeetTheStaff of Meridian Elementary School! Meet Robert Blades! #ReachHigher
What is your role at Meridian Elementary School? - 2nd Grade Teacher
How long have you worked at Meridian? - 17 years
What is your favorite food? - Pizza (Italian food)
What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? - I truly feel like I work with some of my very best friends. The district has everyone; staff, students, and parents in their best interest. I can’t imagine teaching anywhere else nor would I want to.
What are your hobbies? - I enjoy keeping up with Michigan Football (Go Blue!) and Detroit Tigers baseball. I enjoy taking care of my lawn in the summer and spending time in Frankfort during the summer with my family. My two girls keep me very busy.
#MeetTheStaff of Meridian Elementary School! Meet Tania Lex! #ReachHigher
What is your role at Meridian Elementary School? - Third grade teacher, PLC facilitator
How long have you worked at Meridian? - This is my 7th year at Meridian and my 14th year in education.
What is your favorite food? - I love a good chef salad, and also raspberries!
What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? - The willingness to learn new things to better ourselves as educators. We have a great “adult learning culture” which allows for everyone to continually strive to be better and do better for our students.
What are your hobbies? - Reading and hiking. I also love to travel around our state!
#MeetTheStaff of Meridian Elementary School! Meet Michael Bishop! #ReachHigher
What is your role at Meridian Elementary School? - Custodian
How long have you worked at Meridian? - 14 years
What is your favorite food? - Steak
What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? - The Kids and the staff
What are your hobbies? - Fishing, hunting and being at the cabin.
Meridian Elementary is excited to introduce our all-new 2024 Camp Invention experience!
Give your young innovator an inspiring, action-packed summer adventure! Exciting, hands-on challenges will spark curiosity and build their confidence as they jump into limitless STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) fun with opportunities to imagine, experiment and create. Click the link below to learn about what your camper will experience at camp:
Camp Invention is for students entering grades Kindergarten-6th grade.
There is a discount for signing up before March 1st. Enter FUN25 at checkout to save the $25 off. There is also a sibling discount. If there are two siblings, the code is SIBLOVE30 for $30 off each child. Three siblings SIBLOVE40 for $40 off each child. Sign up your child at: https://invent-web.ungerboeck.com/programsearch/moreinfo.aspx?event=43079&_gl=1*1dl8gg8*_ga*MTMxMDAxNjc0NS4xNTU1OTUwMDE2*_ga_FVWR4S7J2J*MTcwNTQyMDQ4Ny4zMjMuMS4xNzA1NDIwNTA0LjAuMC4w
#MeetTheStaff of Meridian Elementary School! Meet Alicia Orourke! #ReachHigher
What is your role at Meridian Elementary School? - 4th grade teacher
How long have you worked at Meridian? - 9 years
What is your favorite food? - Mexican
What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? - We have the best staff, and I love my 4th grade team! I work with some of my favorite people.
What are your hobbies? - Reading, and shopping.
Meridian Public Schools is excited to collaborate with the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan to provide a community-wide food distribution event. Join us on Saturday, January 27th, at Meridian Elementary. The line up begins at 9am and food distribution will take place from 10am-12pm. #ReachHigher
#MeetTheStaff of Meridian Elementary School! Meet Mariah Broka! #ReachHigher
What is your role at Meridian Elementary School? - 2nd grade teacher
How long have you worked at Meridian? - 4 years
What is your favorite food? - Mac and Cheese or Pizza
What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? - My favorite thing about Meridian is the welcoming environment created by the staff. Ever since I was hired, I have always felt supported by admin and my fellow staff members. It takes a village to set children up for success and we sure have a pretty great one here at Meridian
What are your hobbies? - Bike riding, listening to music, going to concerts, and hanging out with friends and family.
#MeetTheStaff of Meridian Elementary School! Meet Carin Daly! #ReachHigher
What is your role at Meridian Elementary School? - Third Grade Teacher
How long have you worked at Meridian? - I have been teaching here for 21 years.
What is your favorite food? - That's a really hard question for me as I love so many foods, but I think nachos would be one of the top choices.
What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? - My favorite thing about being a part of the this district is the support and family-feel. From the moment I began working here, I was made to feel that I belonged. The closeness of our school and community is very special. I have only ever taught here and wouldn't go anywhere else.
What are your hobbies? - I love to be outdoors, travel. dance, play music, read, and spend as much time with family as possible. I also love to watch sports, and whether it's my children, grandchild, or my students, I love to be a part of their experiences.
#MeetTheStaff of Meridian Elementary School! Meet Bethany Georgia! #ReachHigher
What is your role at Meridian Elementary School? - General Education School Social Worker
How long have you worked at Meridian? - 3rd year
What is your favorite food? - Sushi
What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? - We have amazing staff collaboration and support at Meridian Public Schools. One of my favorite things about our school is how we prioritize the whole child's growth. By considering their social, emotional, and academic development, I have witnessed tremendous growth in so many of our students. It is truly rewarding to see their progress.
What are your hobbies? - Crafting, camping and reading.
Today we honor the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We are reminded and inspired by his relentless endeavour to encourage others to help those who are in need. "The time is always right to do something right." In the words of Dr. King, “Everybody can be great because everybody can serve.” Visit MLKDay.gov to find local service opportunities for #MLKDayofService and beyond! How are you giving back? #ReachHigher
Meridian Public Schools is joining 537 local and 56 intermediate school districts across Michigan to celebrate January as School Board Recognition Month. “In another year full of challenges for public education, our school board members persevered to provide the best possible education for our students,” said Superintendent Sarah Glann. “Celebrating School Board Recognition Month is one of the very small ways to express appreciation for all they do!”
“Even though we are making a special effort during January to show appreciation for our school board members, we recognize their contributions reflect a year-round effort on their part,” Superintendent Glann said. “No matter what challenges lie ahead for our district in 2024, our school board members will continue to govern to improve student achievement and provide exceptional education for all our community’s children.” #ReachHigher
Meridian Public School's Board of Education is composed of seven members:
Stephen Grubaugh - President, 7 years of service
Megan Clark - Vice-President, 3 years of service
Rebecca Hitsman - Treasurer, 12 years of service
Dennis Cole - Secretary, 22 1/2 years of service
Kristina Brawt - Trustee, 4 1/2 years of service
Jennifer Holzinger - Trustee, 1 year of service
Deborah Passmore - Trustee, appointed 5/15/2023
#MeetTheStaff of Meridian Elementary School! Meet Sunny! #ReachHigher
What is your role at Meridian Elementary School? - Therapy Dog
How long have you worked at Meridian? - 1st full year
What is your favorite food? - Any type of dog treat or people food that falls on the ground.
What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? - All the smiling, pets, belly rubs and love I get from students/staff.
What are your hobbies? - Barking at squirrels, chasing balls, sleeping and playing with my toys.
Reminder: Monday, January 15th is a scheduled day off for students as staff members engage in professional development. See you all on Tuesday! #ReachHigher
#MeetTheStaff of Meridian Elementary School! Meet Andrea Schweitzer! #ReachHigher
What is your role at Meridian Elementary School? - Special Education Teacher
How long have you worked at Meridian? - 2 years
What is your favorite food? - Cheese
What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? - I love the staff I work with and how welcoming everyone is.
What are your hobbies? - Golf, Bowling, Soccer and watching football
#MeetTheStaff of Meridian Elementary School! Meet Erin Anderson! #ReachHigher
What is your role at Meridian Elementary School? - 1st grade teacher
How long have you worked at Meridian? - 10 years
What is your favorite food? - Sushi
What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? - The people I work with and the children that I teach. My co-workers are like my family.
What are your hobbies? - Gardening, beach volleyball, bowling, being with family
#MeetTheStaff of Meridian Elementary School! Meet Leslie Burkhardt! #ReachHigher
What is your role at Meridian Elementary School? - Paraprofessional
How long have you worked at Meridian? - 3 years
What is your favorite food? - Macaroni and cheese
What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? - The staff
What are your hobbies? - Sewing, crocheting, reading
#MeetTheStaff of Meridian Elementary School! Meet Jacquelene Huggard! #ReachHigher
What is your role at Meridian Elementary School? - Paraprofessional- thinking center How long have you worked at Meridian? - 5 years
What is your favorite food? - Manicotti
What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? - The students
What are your hobbies? - Reading and running
#MeetTheStaff of Meridian Elementary School! Meet Stephanie Goff! #ReachHigher What is your role at Meridian Elementary School? - Special Education Teacher and Director of Nature Education
How long have you worked at Meridian? - 14+ years
What is your favorite food? - Indian food and CHOCOLATE!
What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? - Meridian takes education beyond the classroom and beyond the textbook.
What are your hobbies? - Going for hikes and being outside!
#MeetTheStaff of Meridian Elementary School! Meet Katie Maurer! #ReachHigher
What is your role at Meridian Elementary School? - Literacy Coach
How long have you worked at Meridian? - 19 years
What is your favorite food? - I love grilled cheese sandwiches!
What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? - Our staff, administration, and the students make Meridian Elementary School a great place to work!
What are your hobbies? - I enjoy spending time with my family, walking my dog, reading, and spending time outdoors
#MeetTheStaff of Meridian Elementary School! Meet Penny Church! #ReachHigher
What is your role at Meridian Elementary School? - First grade teacher
How long have you worked at Meridian? - This is my 8th year at Meridian. I taught at Midland Public Schools prior to this.
What is your favorite food? - Sushi
What is your favorite thing about Meridian Public Schools? - Meridian Elementary School has the most warm, welcoming staff. They really go above and beyond to meet the needs of children.
What are your hobbies? - Walking my dogs (Finn and Mabel), skiing, spending time at the beach, and reading.
