Last week, 6 of our amazing Livingston educators headed to Trinity Health to see exactly how English Language Arts powers the healthcare industry! We are so proud of these educators for finding new ways to bring the real world into the classroom. Stay tuned to see how they contextualize their curriculum at our upcoming Showcase on May 1!

about 14 hours ago, Laura Saline
Amanda Borg presenting about Trinity
Educators on Ed2Industry Tour
Educators collaborating
Educators presenting ideas
ELA in the hospital
President John OMalley presents to group
Trinity Health Logo
Celebrating 25 years of dedication! These two incredible women, Amy Uphouse and Adrienne Smith, have given their hearts to our educational agency, impacting countless students and changing lives every single day.
1 day ago, Amy Buchler
Two woman posing in front of a monitor.
Two woman hugging in front of a monitor.
Through play, GSRP students investigated ramps, gravity, and cause and effect by building, testing, and refining their designs!
1 day ago, Kelsey Mickus
Several preschool students work together on the carpet to build a long wooden ramp system, watching a ball roll down as they test distance, speed, and stability.
A preschool student stands at a low shelf, arranging wooden planks into a ramp and adjusting the angle to roll a ball downward.
A preschool student kneels beside a wooden ramp, holding a ball at the top and preparing to release it while observing how it will roll.
A preschool student kneels beside a wooden ramp, holding a ball at the top and preparing to release it while observing how it will roll.

Earlier this month, LESA was honored to be part of the Community Connect 2026 Resource Fair at 2/42 Church, helping families navigate early childhood support through Help Me Grow—specifically Early On and our Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) programs. Represented by Cristian LaBar and Erin Schmidt (not pictured), we’re grateful for the opportunity to connect families with resources that help children thrive.

1 day ago, Lori Waite
Woman sitting at table handing out information.
Today, February 20th, is a very special day at LESA!

We all know Alana as our dedicated Director of Transition Services and Job Attainment, but did you know she also serves as the President of the Michigan Transition Services Association (MTSA)? 🏛️👏

After three long, high-energy days of hosting the MTSA Conference in Lansing, we have a feeling that Alana might be catching up on some much-needed sleep tonight! If you do happen to cross paths with her, please join us in wishing her a very Happy Birthday!

Alana, thank you for your incredible vision, your heart for our students, and for leading the way for transition services across the entire state of Michigan. We hope your day is as wonderful as you are!
1 day ago, Pleasanna Carter
Woman standing in front of the Michigan Transition Services Association backdrop
Woman standing in front of the Michigan Transition Services Association backdrop
Honored to present Leah Brinker, FCS Teacher at Howell High School, with the Certified Tourism Ambassador (CTA) of the Year Award! Leah has certified 80+ students, helping them build local networks and inspiring our talent to stay local.
Way to go, Leah — we’re so proud of you! 👏

Want to learn more about the Certified Tourism Ambassador Program? Check it out through the Explore Brighton Howell Area website - https://explorebrightonhowellarea.com/about/brighton-howell-area-cta-program/!
There is an upcoming class on March 18th!
2 days ago, Laura Saline
Two woman hugging on a stage.
Two woman posing with a plaque.
An image of a presentation.
A woman presenting an award to another woman on a stage.

Pinckney makes safety exciting! Our animated bus talks, moves and sings to help KG students get ready for the fall. Sessions take place in August and include an actual bus ride!

2 days ago, Crystal Walker
Photo of a small boy standing next to a robotic school bus
GSRP Jungle Room friends know exactly how to be kind to others!
2 days ago, Kelsey Mickus
A whiteboard with the question, "What is an example of being kind?" on the top, and children's photos next to their responses.
Communication = essential life skill. When students are explicitly taught how to access communication, they can advocate for themselves, leading to proud and joyful celebrations. 🎉
3 days ago, Jaime Oppenlander
Boy with huge smile, sitting in the swing.
Sharing a moment and a conversation—our learner connects with Deputy Dan during break time.
3 days ago, Dennette Kreutzkamp
A male Officer sitting next to female leaner.
Shout out to Deputy Bryan Harmison! He joined our Specialized Transportation safety meeting this month. We appreciate his hard work supporting our Livingston County drivers
3 days ago, Dawn Eagleton - Specialized Transportation
Photo of a staff meeting and an officer speaking

Learning together at PD as we share Communication Ambassador updates, explore the AI Countywide Consortium, and grow in Social Emotional Learning across our county!

3 days ago, Dennette Kreutzkamp
Two women presenting, using a whiteboard, to an audience in a classroom setting.
People sitting at desks working in a classroom setting.
Adult sitting at a desk, working on a laptop.
A women presenting in front a group of adults.
Adults sitting at classroom tables working on their laptops.
Something big is brewing! The dream team officially gathered a few weeks ago, and let's just say the brainstorming session was off the charts.

We’re working on something brand new and seriously fun—but our lips are sealed for now. Huge thanks to LESA, Michigan Rehabilitation Services, and LEAP Coaching for the incredible energy.

Stay tuned. You aren’t going to want to miss this!
3 days ago, Pleasanna Carter
Group of people sitting at the table
Breakfast talk in action! 🍎🗣️ Using his AAC device to name his fruit—then pressing animal sounds just for fun!
4 days ago, Erin Niehaus
A student uses a core communication board at the breakfast table to identify the fruit he is eating.
Exploring shadows through art! ☀️❄️ These Head Start students experimented with light and dark while creating snowy masterpieces.
4 days ago, Kelsey Mickus
Head Start students sit at a table creating snowman shadow art, gluing paper pieces onto light and dark backgrounds.
Head Start students sit at a table creating snowman shadow art, gluing paper pieces onto light and dark backgrounds.

Hooray 💫
Mrs. Aimee's little learners finally got to get outside for a stroll in the sunshine ☀️
31 days until Spring 🌷

4 days ago, Merribeth Tognetti
Woman with kids in a wagon.

Spreading smiles and sweet surprises! 💌 Our student, Stella, delivered Valentine's to staff with a little help from Tilly the therapy dog, making hearts happy all around! 🐾💕

4 days ago, Amy Buchler
Tilly dressed in Valentine
Student passing out Valentines

This core board in the Brighton ECSE help celebrate Valentines Day for all learners!

4 days ago, Ashley Scherrer
Coard boards help all learners share their thoughts and feelings
Cool, collected, and dependable—Mark gets learners safely to and from community learning experiences.
5 days ago, Dennette Kreutzkamp
An adult male sitting in the driver seat of a bus.
GSRP students listened attentively as an orchestra performed, experiencing live music and learning how to be respectful audience members!
5 days ago, Kelsey Mickus
Preschool students sit together on the floor, watching and listening to an orchestra perform during a school assembly.
Preschool students sit together on the floor, watching and listening to an orchestra perform during a school assembly.