Meet an Alumni: Shelby Curtiss
Eric Hanby, a dedicated educator, made the switch to teaching after a career in healthcare administration. He currently teaches eighth-grade science at Cass City Junior Senior High School in Cass City, Michigan.
Meet a TC: Eric Hanby
Eric Hanby, a dedicated educator, made the switch to teaching after a career in healthcare administration. He currently teaches eighth-grade science at Cass City Junior Senior High School in Cass City, Michigan.
Meet an Alumni: Marin Jewell
After 16 years in general education, Marin expanded her impact through special education and now serves as a resource room teacher supporting students in grades 4–6 at Westfield Charter Academy. Through strong routines, meaningful literacy instruction, and individualized support, she helps students build skills, confidence, and a love of learning.
Meet a TC: Colleen Rouse-Ruttan
Inspired by a love of languages, culture, and connecting with students, Colleen transitioned from 15 years as a high school testing coordinator into teaching multilingual learners. Now supporting K–5 students at Oxford Community Schools, she brings joy to literacy instruction while helping students build confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning.
Meet a TC: Rebecca Urban
Rebecca Urban, Talent together Alum turned Mentor Teacher for our Registered Apprenticeship Program
Meet a TC: Joylan Furtado
Jessie Piippo is a dedicated and passionate future special education teacher with a background in healthcare. She is pursuing her dream of helping students realize their potential and succeed in the workforce. Through Talent Together, Jessie has overcome financial challenges and is now an instructor in the Project SEARCH program, where she works closely with student interns to teach job-specific and soft skills.
Meet a TC: Lisbeth McGregor
Jessie Piippo is a dedicated and passionate future special education teacher with a background in healthcare. She is pursuing her dream of helping students realize their potential and succeed in the workforce. Through Talent Together, Jessie has overcome financial challenges and is now an instructor in the Project SEARCH program, where she works closely with student interns to teach job-specific and soft skills.
Meet a TC: Kenneth Taylor
Jessie Piippo is a dedicated and passionate future special education teacher with a background in healthcare. She is pursuing her dream of helping students realize their potential and succeed in the workforce. Through Talent Together, Jessie has overcome financial challenges and is now an instructor in the Project SEARCH program, where she works closely with student interns to teach job-specific and soft skills.
Meet a TC: John Fitzsimons
Jessie Piippo is a dedicated and passionate future special education teacher with a background in healthcare. She is pursuing her dream of helping students realize their potential and succeed in the workforce. Through Talent Together, Jessie has overcome financial challenges and is now an instructor in the Project SEARCH program, where she works closely with student interns to teach job-specific and soft skills.
Meet a TC: Donille Cabanaw
Jessie Piippo is a dedicated and passionate future special education teacher with a background in healthcare. She is pursuing her dream of helping students realize their potential and succeed in the workforce. Through Talent Together, Jessie has overcome financial challenges and is now an instructor in the Project SEARCH program, where she works closely with student interns to teach job-specific and soft skills.