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Youth Development

Logan County Youth Development

Ongoing collaboration with Logan County schools, Community, and Business to enhance students career exploration and opportunities, while celebrating their successes.

College Day-hosted by Benjamin Logan Local School. Junior and seniors from all over the county have an opportunity to talk with representatives from colleges, universities, technical schools, and the US military.

Career Day-hosted by Riverside Local School.  7th grade students get hands-on exposure to well-known occupations, as well as many positions they may not have come in contact within their daily routines.

Career Expo-hosted by Indian Lake Local School. Career exploration in high school is an important step to a successful future. Representatives from many local businesses and industries showcase what their company offers to the community.  In the Expo, high school students will have the opportunity to interact with representatives with many different career opportunities available now and in the future.

Signing Day- Seniors announce their “E”!  Signing a document declaring their plan to be Employed, Enlisted or Enrolled.

County Spelling Bee-the host for this event rotates each year.  Two student representatives from each 1st-8th grade school building meet to see who the “Top Speller” from Logan County will be.

Academic Achievement Breakfast-hosted and breakfast sponsored by Honda Heritage Center.  NEX is also a sponsor of this event.  Students in grades 9th -12th are honored for their Academic Excellence.

Links to Exploration:
Finding your "E"

  • Colleges in Ohio and Out of State            Link to College
  • Colleg                                                          College Fact Finding Sheet
  • Military                                                        Link to Military
  • Employment                                              Link to Employers (in progress)
  • Hot Jobs for Teens                                    Current Job Openings for Teens
  • What is your “E” Website                          Link in progress
  • Logan County Education Foundation     lcedfd.org for scholarships

struster@mresc.org

937-498-1354 ext. 7003

Sybil Truster

Director of Administrative Services

Sybil Truster serves as the Director of Administrative Services for the Midwest Regional Educational Service Center. Sybil has worked as an Adjunct Professor for the University of Dayton, Ashland University, Urbana University and a teaching assistant at Harvard University.

Mrs. Truster holds a BS from Wilmington, an M.ED from Miami University and an Administrative Degree from Wright State University. She has received the STAR Award from the National Science Teacher Foundation and the Christa McCullife Fellowship. She has presented at numerous state and national conferences and the International Conference of Gifted Education.

Mrs. Truster’ current responsibilities include program management for the 21st Community Learning Center grants, the Career NETWORK, Shelby County Counselors and Shelby County Parent Project. Mrs. Truster is the Director of the MRESC – Sidney City Schools Opportunity School.

ebaer@mresc.org

937-498-1354 ext. 7004

Erica Baer

Director of Student Achievement & Gifted Learning

Erica brings a wide range of experiences and perspectives to our team. After graduating with honors from The Ohio State University with both a Bachelor’s in English (French minor) and her Master’s in Education focused on integrated, cross-curricular, multi-ability teaching (elementary, 1-8), Erica’s 19 years in education span grades 3-12 (with over 14 years at the high school level). During those teaching assignments, Erica created the curriculum for each of the courses taught, whether focused on honors, “college prep”, or modifying the work for students with special needs and/ or twice exceptionalities.

Passionate about learning, travel, and positive change, Erica frequently particpates in service opportunities both nationally and internationally, including week-long student summer enrichment opportunities for Native American youth and month-long international camps where students from 10 or more countries learn to build friendships and cross cultural barriers.

Erica’s travels to and work with students across cultures and contexts have helped her to understand that, though kids’ situations may differ, at their core, all kids deserve the opportunity to grow, to thrive, and to become their personal best. During her free time, Erica enjoys time with friends and family by hiking or enjoying the great outdoors, listening to or creating music, exploring new cultures, and challenging herself to continue growing in body, mind, and spirit.

jmoore@mresc.org

Janet Moore

President

rwoolley@mresc.org

Ryan Woolley

Board Member

dcampbell@mresc.org

Dave Campbell

Board Member

editmer@mresc.org

Eric Ditmer

Board Member

rsailor@mresc.org

Randall Sailor

Vice President