Welcome to The Para Connection, OPEPP’s quarterly newsletter—created for Ohio paraprofessionals and the educators who support them.
The Para Connection
Stories from The Para Connection
Consultant Spotlight: Sheri McClurg
OPEPP consultant Sheri McClurg is a familiar face to many Ohio educators—and for good reason. As the leader of OPEPP’s first Educational Service Center (ESC) ...
Paraprofessional Spotlight: Ruth Thompson
At OPEPP, we know paraprofessionals bring heart, dedication, and care to their daily work. Ruth Thompson, a paraprofessional with the Fairfield County ESC, is a ...
When Collaboration Leads the Way: Crestwood’s Model for Shared Success
At Crestwood Schools, collaboration is more than a goal—it’s a way of working that drives student success. The district stands out for its strong partnership ...
Consultant Spotlight: Judy Hassel
Every school district is unique—and Judy Hassel knows that creating meaningful, lasting support for paraprofessionals takes more than a “one-size-fits-all” solution. As a veteran educator, ...
Paraprofessional Spotlight: Jaclyn Cottrell
Paraeducators are often the unsung experts in the room—especially when it comes to assistive technology for children who are deaf, blind, or deafblind. Jaclyn Cottrell ...
Building Sustainable Support for Paraprofessionals
When Northwest Local Schools joined the OPEPP partnership, their goal was clear: create lasting, districtwide systems that set every paraprofessional up for success. Over three ...