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Rockford board applauds first Grow Your Own candidate as district hires new physical education teacher
Summary
Administrators introduced Seth Powell as the district’s first Grow Your Own candidate to complete the program; Powell will be assigned as a physical education teacher at Valley View Elementary School and thanked staff and family at the meeting.
The Rockford Public Schools Board recognized and approved a certified staff hire that administrators said represents the district’s first successful Grow Your Own (GYO) candidate.
Administrators described Seth Powell as a long-time district employee who entered the Grow Your Own program to become a physical education teacher. Powell, introduced at the meeting and accompanied by his wife, told the board he was "super excited to be in my community with the kids" and thanked the cabinet and his family for the opportunity.
Administration said Powell will be primarily assigned to Valley View Elementary School. The presenter framed the hire as a milestone for the district's recruitment and retention efforts by promoting internal talent through the Grow Your Own pathway.
What happens next: Administration will complete hire paperwork and begin onboarding for the school year.
