Tag Archives: DPS61

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...

September 6, 2022 - Big Blue Backpacks, a Millikin University-based organization seeking to address food insecurity among children and families in the Decatur community, will begin its seventh year of...

August 26, 2022 - Lawrence Trimble, Director of Student Services for DPS61, joined Byers & Co. to talk about the ways that they are providing social and emotional support to students, focusing on ...

August 24, 2022 - Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co. to talk about DPS61's new school plan, events at the Devon, evening activities at Scovill Zoo, glow golf, and the new...

August 24, 2022 - Andrew Taylor of DPS61 joined Byers & Co. to talk about becoming the board president, looking for another board member, and the new school plan at Oak Grove. Listen to the podcas...

August 19, 2022 - Dr. Rochelle Clark and Jeff Dase of DPS61 joined Byers & Co to talk about the first week of school, tracking progress in the schools, connecting with students, and what is next f...