Host: Sharon Burns (Director of Communications & Marketing)
Guest Co-Host: Ascendra Donald (Director of Student Services) Special Guest: Superintendent Marty Kobza
Employee Spotlight: Lisa Hope (Lead Parent Educator, Parents as Teachers Program)
Celebrated for seven years in the district, plus years of volunteer service.
Supports early childhood families, ensuring children are ready for kindergarten.
Active in PTA, Site Council, and the Special Education Advisory Council.
Inclusion Awareness Spirit Week (March 31 – April 4)
Themed around “The Future is So Much More Inclusive” to promote diversity, belonging, and kindness.
Activities include:
Collaboration with special education teams and art teachers to foster inclusion awareness.
Youth Art Month & District Art Showcase
Featuring student-created food trucks at the elementary level.
Shoutouts to art teachers across the district for their dedication.
District Growth & Facilities Planning
Superintendent Marty Kobza discussed.
What Makes Lansing Special?
Ascendra Donald: It’s the people—staff, students, and families create a strong, welcoming culture.
Superintendent Kobza: A culture of excellence, where students and staff set high expectations and perform above state averages.
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