Tag Archives: DPS61

February 13, 2023 - Decatur Public Schools are partnering with several Central Illinois colleges and universities to host a hiring fair this Wed. DPS61 says they are looking for teachers, teaching ass...

January 20, 2023 - Ashley Grayned of Decatur Public Schools joined Byers & Co to talk about how they are being purposeful with their Innovative Programs, and the newest Prep Academy Cohort. Listen...

January 13, 2023 - Jessica Ellison, principal at DPS 61's Social Emotional Learning Academy, joined Byers & Co to talk about how they are helping special education K-12 students with learning self...

December 2, 2022 - Macarthur High School FFA President Hannah Sullivan joined Byers & Co to talk about her essay that was selected to be featured on NPR, what went into writing it, and what she wa...

November 16, 2022 - Andrew Taylor and Dr. Rochelle Clark of DPS 61, Rida Ellis of American Dreamer STEM Academy, and Steve Oliver of BLDD talk about the preliminary plans for a new K-8 American Dreame...

October 21, 2022- Ashley Grayned of DPS 61 and Kent Newton of the Sanitary District of Decatur joined Byers & Co talk about a unique partnership that they have made to bring educational opportunit...

September 30, 2022 - Mary Brady, Principal at Baum Elementary, joined Byers & Co for the Education Spotlight. They talked about the "deputization" of a 4th grade class into the Federal Bureau of I...

September 16, 2022 - Garfield Learning Academy's principal Kelly Morrison, art teacher Riley Snyder, and student De'Juan Jones joined Byers & Co for the DPS Education Spotlight. They talked about ...

September 14, 2022 - Andrew Taylor and Bill Clevenger of the DPS61 school board talk about Clevenger being appointed to fill the vacant seat, the search process, the reasons for his candidacy, and the...

September 9, 2022 - Parsons Elementary School principal Holly Kitson and teachers Caitlin Brock and Kathryn Rodgers joined Byers & Co. to talk about their school, how they celebrate success, and i...