Saginaw Public Schools staff gathered at the Saginaw United High School Fieldhouse for the district’s annual Opening Session, marking the official start of the 2025–26 school year. (Click through photos)
The event began with a welcome from Board of Education President Dr. Charles Coleman and Board Chair Mrs. Joyce Seals, followed by presentations from the Saginaw Promise and the Saginaw Public Schools Foundation.
One of the highlights of the morning was the recognition of several employees who went above and beyond in service to students, families, and schools during the 2024–25 school year.
2024–25 Employees of the Year:
Administrative Assistant of the Year: Zanetta Bolden
Food Service Employee of the Year (SEIU Local 1): Joyce Cole-Humes
Aide of the Year (SEIU 517M, Posthumous): Mrs. Debbie Baskin (Judith Whiren pictured accepting the award)
Security Employee of the Year (SEIU 517M): L.W. Smith
Custodian Employees of the Year (SEIU Local 1): Jimmie Ward (not pictured), Tony Vescio
ESG Employees of the Year: Debra Parcell, Brian Latarte
Teacher of the Year: Michelle Vinson
Principal of the Year: Eric Gordon
Administrator of the Year: Theodore Dillingham
Following the award recognitions, Superintendent Dr. Ramont Roberts delivered the annual State of the District Address, reminding staff of the successes of the past school year and inspiring them with the message: “Let’s do it again.”