We are excited to announce the addition of Michelle Darby as our new Partnership Coordinator at GOCSD. Michelle will be taking over from Kathy Gross, who has been assisting with the transition as she prepares to dedicate more time to her family. With Michelle on board, we are confident in providing you with exceptional support for all your partnership needs. Michelle will now be your new GO-to for all things partnerships.
Michelle Darby retired from the Bolivar R1 School District after a 26-year career in public education where she served as a business teacher, at-risk teacher/coordinator, school counselor, and administrator. Her professional experience includes leadership and program implementation of various types. As a retiree of the district in which she grew up, she was recently inducted into the Bolivar High School Hall of Fame where she was acknowledged for her extensive contributions to the students, faculty/staff, and programs of the district. She also currently serves as the Secretary/Treasurer of the organization Bolivar Educational Advancement Foundation (BEAF). BEAF is a non-profit organization that benefits Bolivar R1 Schools and students. Michelle’s passion is to give back by positively supporting our educators and students.
Our valued partners currently have several exciting opportunities available to connect with our members. We have several sponsorship openings for upcoming summer and fall professional learning events, and we invite you to seize this chance to connect with over 100 school districts and university members. To learn more and get involved, please visit our Partners web page. There, you'll find user-friendly buttons that allow you to express your interest in sponsoring an event, submit content for inclusion in GONews (available to Tier 1, 2, and 3 partners), or have your content featured in our On-Demand Catalog (Tier 1 Only).
Now is the perfect time to secure your spot as a sponsor at our prestigious educational conference, Innovation Summit, taking place in Branson on August 3 & 4. With nearly 900 registrants already, we are aiming to host 1,000 educators from across Missouri. This event promises exceptional networking opportunities that you won't want to miss.
We look forward to partnering with you and making great strides together in advancing education. If you have any questions or require further information, please don't hesitate to reach out to Michelle, your dedicated Partnership Coordinator. Thank you for your continued support, and we are excited about the possibilities that lie ahead!