In our January episode, Assistant Regional Superintendent Emily Adolphson is joined by Early Childhood leaders Tara Case and Amy Fullerton, along with Director of Strategic Planning and Operations Jodi Scott, to discuss the Head Start programming now available through ROE #33.

They share key lessons learned, challenges overcome, and the behind-the-scenes work involved in expanding early childhood services at the Regional Office of Education #33 to better support local children and families.

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In our December episode of ROE #33: Piecing the Puzzle Together, Regional Superintendent Kathryn Jennings welcomes back Assistant Regional Superintendent Emily Adolphson to reflect on the work of 2025 and look ahead to 2026.

Emily shared insights from her first months in the role, highlighting the importance of building strong relationships across districts, strengthening internal systems, and celebrating growth at RAES, and the integration of the Head Start program.

The conversation also spotlighted how ROE #33 has supported school leaders and staff this year through superintendent meetings, principals’ meetings, and the launch of an Admin Academy focused on AI. Emily emphasized thoughtful growth in staffing as an investment in stronger support for students, educators, and families across the region as ROE #33 moves forward into 2026.

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In this episode of ROE #33: Piecing the Puzzle Together, Regional Superintendent Kathryn Jennings is joined by Early Childhood Prenatal – Age 3 Family Literacy Supervisor!

Hope shares an inside look at the ROE’s Family Literacy program, its close partnership with Adult Education, and how the two work together to support local families. She also highlights the collaboration with local libraries, including family-centered events and activities designed to build early literacy skills and strengthen parent-child connections.

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In this episode of ROE #33: Piecing the Puzzle Together, Assistant Regional Superintendent Emily Adolphson sits down with Family Educator Supervisor Allison Kallenbach for a fun and heartfelt conversation about early childhood education and community impact.

Allison shares what it’s been like stepping into her new role, the amazing things happening at Roseville Kids Place, and how these programs are helping families build brighter futures across our region.

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In the first episode of the Families of the ROE Committee Series, a new listening series from Regional Office of Education #33, our Families of the ROE Committee sits down with Correctional Sergeant Raymond Hogue from the Warren County Sheriff’s Office. Sergeant Hogue shares his experiences connecting with the community through events like SummerFEST, where children and families can meet officers in a positive, approachable setting.

We discuss how these interactions help build trust, reduce fear, and show youth that law enforcement is here to support them. Hear stories from the event, learn what inspires Sergeant Hogue to engage with the community, and discover how ROE #33 is helping strengthen these important connections.

In this episode of ROE #33: Piecing the Puzzle Together, Director of School and Family Engagement (SAFE) Roy Van Meter and Attendance Specialist Mark Zhorne join host Regional Superintendent Kathryn Jennings to discuss their important work around student attendance and truancy across our four counties.

From the foundations we’ve set to support local students, to staff meeting families where they are through home and school visits, Roy and Mark share how the SAFE program is making an impact and what’s ahead in FY26.

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In this episode of ROE #33: Piecing the Puzzle Together, Assistant Regional Superintendent Emily Adolphson sits down with newly appointed RAES Principal Stephanie Christensen for an inspiring conversation about leadership, community, and student success.

From strengthening family and community partnerships to expanding career exposure through mentors and guest speakers, Stephanie lays out her priorities for shaping RAES into a place of pride and possibility.

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In our latest Piecing the Puzzle Together podcast, we introduce our new leaders: Regional Superintendent Kathryn Jennings and Assistant Regional Superintendent Emily Adolphson. Katie and Emily share their backgrounds, leadership priorities, and vision for ROE #33.

The two new leaders complement each other well. Katie brings big-picture strategy, while Emily ensures daily operations stay on track. Both are committed to leading with trust, collaboration, and a people-first approach. Looking ahead, they envision an ROE that’s known as the region’s go-to support for schools and families. As Katie put it, “Leadership is about building up those around you.

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In this episode of the ROE podcast, Remington Jennings, the Marketing and Communications Coordinator at ROE #33, steps out from behind the scenes to sit down with the two leaders in the Professional Learning program at ROE #33: Assistant Regional Superintendent Lori Loving and Assistant Director of Professional Learning Melinda Dixon.

Together, they unpack the powerful partnership between ROE #33 and ROE #26 through the PD Consortium, explore the tiered structure of services offered to local educators, and reflect on recent program enhancements driven by educator feedback.

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In the May episode of ROE #33: Piecing the Puzzle Together, Lori Loving welcomes Alexis Batchelder, Doula Supervisor, and EC Prenatal–Age 3 Family Educator.

Together, they explore the beginnings of the Doula Program at ROE #33, the vital role doulas play in supporting local families, and the importance of community partnerships like the one with OSF St. Mary’s Medical Center. The episode also highlights upcoming events and offers a look at the goals for the Doula Program heading into FY25 and FY26.

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