Perrysburg Schools Spotlight - July 2017 Edition

We hope you enjoy our monthly eNewsletter, spotlighting excellence in our programs, students and employees!


This summer, 6th-8th grade science and social studies teachers from Maumee, Otsego, Perrysburg, Rossford and Springfield will continue collaborating to develop digital resources for the classroom in the NWOi3 project, or Northwest Ohio Innovate, Instruct and Inspire. Teachers will spend 150 hours in professional learning, curriculum and assessment design, and receive feedback from the BGSU Center for Evaluation and Assessment on this project.

NWOi3 is designed to help educators infuse technology into teaching and learning, with a focus on English, mathematics, science and social studies. These resources are providing teachers with technology-infused assessments, lessons and activities to engage students in real-world learning and problem-solving.

Caption: Matt Ferguson (Perrysburg) and Mandie Bentz (Maumee) working on 7th grade Social Studies for NWOi3.



Courtney Besancon is traveling to Australia, New Zealand and Fiji this month with the People to People International program this summer. She is the only student from Perrysburg attending this once in a lifetime trip and is going with students from across and the United States.

“I'm so excited for Courtney to have this life-changing opportunity! She is a dedicated student and who will benefit greatly from this amazing experience,” shared Katherine Driscoll, PJHS Choir Director.

Courtney is a dedicated student who is actively involved in the choir and orchestra programs; she is studying harp. Katie Driscoll, a People to People delegation leader and site coordinator, introduced Courtney to People to People International. Courtney will be traveling with eight other students from Northwest Ohio. She will be joined by students from all over the country to enhance international understanding and friendship through educational, cultural and humanitarian activities involving the exchange of ideas and experiences directly among peoples of different countries and diverse cultures.



Ron DeGregorio, Social Studies Teacher – Government and Pride Club Advisor, Perrysburg High School, traveled to Washington, D.C. in June to attend the Supreme Court Summer Institute. After a competitive application process, 60 teachers were selected to participate this year. The Institute, open to teachers in the fields of law-related and civic education, is co-sponsored by Street Law, Inc. and the Supreme Court Historical Society.

The Institute offers teachers the opportunity to study recent Supreme Court cases in detail and learn innovative teaching methods for conveying this information to students. Well-known Supreme Court lawyers, reporters, scholars and educators were among the speakers and instructors for the Institute. Teachers visited the Court to attend decisions and a reception. The program is designed to help teachers who attend feel more confident discussing controversial issues and Supreme Court cases in their classrooms, use more interactive teaching strategies and gain critical knowledge about the U.S. Supreme Court.

Upon returning home, participants are able to present workshops on teaching about the U.S. Supreme Court, as well as incorporate the new skills and information in their own classrooms.


To suggest a program, student or employee for an upcoming Spotlight, please contact Rachel Zickar at [email protected].