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Retired school personnel help colleagues in classrooms
Efforts to make an impact on 6,000 Michigan students
, Pioneer Staff Reports
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In an effort to support Michigan teachers, retired school personnel are making donations designed to boost student learning around the state.
Members of the Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel (MARSP) and the MARSP Foundation are contributing $10,000 in response to teacher requests for assistance through DonorsChoose.
Responding to 48 project requests from Michigan teachers impacting approximately 6,000 Michigan students, the retired educator group believes current teachers and students need support more than ever.
“We have helped our working colleagues with similar donations for several years but now may be the time they need it most,” said MARSP Executive Director Royce Humm. “DonorsChoose allows teachers to request funding for special classroom needs, whether it’s books, equipment or technology. Bec
Jan 28, 2021
GLADSTONE Marilyn A. Anglim, age 85, of Gladstone, passed away peacefully Monday evening, January 25, 2021 at OSF Hospital in Escanaba.
Marilyn was born July 14, 1935, in Escanaba, the daughter of J. Walter and Geraldine (DeVet) VanDeWeghe. She was raised in Kipling and graduated from Gladstone High School Class of 1953. Marilyn attended Northern Michigan University where she achieved a State Limited Certification, Bachelor of Science degree, master’s degree in elementary education, and. She taught for many years in the Gladstone Area School District. More specific, she spent 2 years at Flat Rock Elementary, six years at All Saints School and 25 years at Jones Elementary in Gladstone. Marilyn retired in 1997.