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Middle school leaders present 'Translating District Vision into Classroom Success'

Otsego Public Schools Board of Education · December 8, 2025
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Summary

Middle School Principal Mark VanderKlok and Vice Principal Sarah Patin presented a slideshow showing how the district's vision and strategic plan translate into classroom practice; Social Studies teachers described student engagement strategies.

Middle School Principal Mark VanderKlok, with Vice Principal Sarah Patin, presented a slideshow titled 'Translating District Vision into Classroom Success' that connected the district strategic plan to classroom activities and student engagement approaches.

VanderKlok introduced social studies teachers Jake Jewett, Tom Brown, Mary Meyer and Cole Pline, who described techniques to boost student engagement in social studies classes. The presentation was framed around the district's Strategic Plan (2022–2027) and the stated vision 'Otsego Public Schools Expect Excellence,' which trustees reiterated during the meeting.