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Saturday, February 04, 2012 News & Events Kalamazoo RESA to honor great collaborator  Kalamazoo RESA’s new human resources leader is being lauded as a top-notch collaborator.Tom Zahrt, shown on right in photo, former human resources director of Portage Public Schools, received the first Award for Collaborative Excellence from MiCase. (MiCase is the acronym for Michigan Collaborative Administrative Solutions for Education.) Linda Normann, MiCase developer, nominated Tom for the award and, in doing so, said, “Tom is a manager who brings out the best in his staff in a fun and productive way.” She said that Tom has great ideas, encourages staff members to come up with ideas of their own and gets everyone involved and excited about trying new programs. Tom’s collaborative approach is exactly what MiCase wants to recognize, since its services and products allow districts to further their educational mission, maximize resources, strengthen programs and thrive in a competitive world. The award pays tribute to individuals who generously share their time and talents in ways that benefit all members of the consortium. Tom will be honored for his special achievement at the Feb. 9 meeting of Kalamazoo RESA Board of Education. Kalamazoo RESA director of technology services and MiCase Don Dailey, on left, and Bo Snyder, president of the Portage Public Schools Board of Education, center. EFE and EFA Open House for students  Education for Employment (EFE) offers career and technical education courses that prepare today's students for tomorrow's careers. Education for the Arts (EFA) classes are designed to give students the opportunity to develop and enhance their artistic skills. These courses are free of charge, provide free college credit, fulfill Michigan Merit, and are located throughout the county. Parents and students are welcome to come and learn more at an Open House to be held: Wednesday | February 8, 2012 6:00 - 8:00pm | Air Zoo in Portage |
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