United Schools

Last year, United Schools Chief Learning Officer John Dues published his first book, Win-Win: W. Edwards Deming, the System of Profound Knowledge, and the Science of Improving Schools.

Check out the newest issue of School Administrator Magazine to learn more about this book they recommend for courageous educators who aren't afraid of having their beliefs challenged: https://www.aasa.org/publications/school-administrator

Click here to get your copy: https://myersedpress.presswarehouse.com/browse/book/9781975505813/Win-Win

We want to thank the board members and community members - including students from The Ohio State University and employees from Triad Architects - who helped prepare our campuses or check in students for the first day of school. 🫶 Thank you for making it a smooth and welcoming start to the academic year!

Thank you to BMI Federal Credit Union for their recent book drive and donation supporting our east-side elementary library! 📖 You're helping cultivate a love of reading in our students that will last a lifetime.

Do you know someone who is passionate about teaching? We are looking for talented educators to support our students' academic and social-emotional growth. We have openings for the following positions:

6th Grade Math Teacher
Middle School Intervention Specialist
8th Grade ELA Teacher

We believe that every child deserves access to a high-quality education. Visit https://www.unitedschoolsnetwork.org/join to apply today!

Please join us in congratulating our State St. campus on becoming a certified Heart Safe School through Project ADAM! 💖 Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) save lives, and we're proud of the training you've completed to keep kids safe at school.

Please join us in welcoming 865 incredible K-8th grade students back to class for the first day of school! 🎉 Students spend the first three days at Culture Camp, honing the skills necessary for a year of learning and growth. Here's to a 2024-25 school year filled with doing great things! ✨

Thank you to Bath & Body Works 🧴 for their generous donation of hand soaps, candles, and other products to welcome our staff back for the school year! We appreciate this thoughtful gift!

Join our team as an Intervention Specialist! Intervention Specialists work with students, families, and colleagues to design and implement individualized programs that help students grow and succeed.

Visit https://www.unitedschoolsnetwork.org/join to apply today!

United Staff met at Ohio Dominican University last Friday to center our network around our shared value of opening doors for our students. 🏫

Staff heard from United parents and alumni, participated in professional development, and enjoyed a keynote speech from education writer Natalie Wexler. We're grateful to have such a great team and can't wait to welcome kids back into the classroom next week! 🎒

Join our team as a 5th Grade Math and Science Teacher! We are looking for talented educators to support the academic and social-emotional growth of our students.

Visit https://www.unitedschoolsnetwork.org/join to apply today!

Last week, we welcomed first and second-year teachers into our buildings for Summer Institute! This four-week training program helps staff be ready to hit the ground running once school starts. Day one ended with a network-wide dodgeball tournament -- please join us in welcoming back our staff and congratulating the proud winners! 🏆

Join our team as a 6th Grade Math Teacher! Our teaching positions provide an opportunity for talented educators to support the academic and social-emotional growth of students in a classroom setting.

Visit https://www.unitedschoolsnetwork.org/join to apply today!

Join our team as an Intervention Specialist! Intervention Specialists work with students, families, and colleagues to design and implement individualized programs that help students grow and succeed.

Visit https://www.unitedschools.org/join to apply today!

Last Winter, The Huddle spent time with State St. student Juliet and her art teacher, Ms. Bigley. They discussed glass blowing, temporary tattoos, and their shared love of art. 🎨

Click here to download the whole interview:https://mcusercontent.com/e2a14961e9a831da8b3441e3f/files/f1bff5d8-301d-c717-ed6b-c4f9ae71cad2/Classroom_Conversations_Ms._Bigley_Juliet_Conversation.pdf

Last school year, our four schools merged into one organization! To continue supporting our scholars while you shop, click the link, log in to your Kroger account, and update your organization code to FJ101 (School) or TV849 (United): https://www.kroger.com/i/community/community-rewards

Please join us in thanking the Ingram White Castle Foundation and Columbus Youth Foundation, two Supporting Foundations of The Columbus Foundation, for their gifts to support programming at United Schools! Because of your generosity, students will have expanded access to enrichments like music, dance, mentorship, and sports. Thank you for helping unlock joy during the school day! 🎻💙🏀

Join our team as a Teaching Fellow! The Teaching Fellow position is a unique opportunity for talented individuals to explore the field of education and gain hands-on practice and the training necessary to become a successful full-time classroom teacher.

Visit https://www.unitedschools.org/join to apply today!

Last fall, The Huddle sat down with Dana Ave. student Jayda W. and her 6th grade ELA teacher, Tch. Reitzel. They discussed reading, Jayda’s favorite class, and how Tch. Reitzel learned French. ✈️

Click here to download the whole interview:https://mcusercontent.com/e2a14961e9a831da8b3441e3f/files/1337f112-2d87-b069-1705-6a02f11efa5d/Teacher_Reitzel_and_Jayda_Interview_Conversation.pdf

Our network newsletter, The Huddle, recently spoke with Alumni Services Associate (and United alum!) Ciana Lawhead and President & Chief Schools Officer Kathryn Anstaett. They discussed the recent Alumni Reunion, their time together at Dana Ave., and old United traditions like the Spirit Stick. 🪄

Click here to download their whole interview:https://mcusercontent.com/e2a14961e9a831da8b3441e3f/files/43726d05-980b-8f10-fe43-624f929c5033/Classroom_Conversations___K_Anstaett_amp_C_Lawhead.pdf

Congratulations to our Dana Ave. and Main St. 8th-graders who participated in commencement ceremonies and will move on to top Columbus high schools next fall! 🎓 We're proud of all you've done and can't wait to see what comes next!

Calling all supporters! United Schools’ founding teacher, Jennifer Felbaum, has been nominated as one of the top educators in Columbus. We have just 24 hours to show our support! Cast your vote before noon tomorrow to help her land this deserved recognition.

Click the link below and navigate to the middle school page. Once you select Jennifer Felbaum, it will prompt you to create an account using your email, name, postal code, and phone number. Don’t stop there! After you hit submit, Columbus Monthly will send you a confirmation email – click the link they send you to activate your account, then go to middle school and cast your vote for Jen Felbaum again. This time, you should see a green “Voted!” button!

Click here to help us honor Ms. Felbaum by casting your vote before noon tomorrow: https://columbusparent.gannettcontests.com/Columbus-Parent-2024-Teachers-of-the-Year-Voting/

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the United Schools Alumni Reunion! Alumni met to reconnect, say hi to old teachers, and reminisce about their time together. Click here to learn more about the work Alumni Services does to support United students through high school and beyond: https://www.unitedschoolsnetwork.org/alumni-overview

Join Our Team! Applications are now open for the 2024-2025 school year. Visit https://www.unitedschools.org/join to apply today!

We celebrated an impactful school year with fun and games at Field Day 2024! 🛝 Please join us in wishing United students and instructional staff a wonderful, well-deserved summer vacation!

Looking for an amazing career at a Top Workplace? Come see me at the HireOhio Multi-University Alumni Career Fair! I will be on-site from 11am-2pm today at the Longaberger Alumni House on OSU's campus. Check out our open positions: https://www.unitedschoolsnetwork.org/join

Ready to begin your new career in education? Meet us at the HireOhio Multi-University Alumni Career Fair!
Date: Thursday, June 6, 2024
Time: 11:00 AM-2:00 PM

Want to know more about what it's like to be part of our team? Stop by our booth and learn about exciting opportunities at USN!

Every child is an artist! 🎨 Check out some of the amazing work we saw at last week's student art show at our east-side elementary campus.