Family – ROE #33: Piecing the Puzzle Together

June 30, 2025

Episode 17: Professional Learning with Lori Loving and Melinda Dixon

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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May 30, 2025

Episode 16: Doula at ROE #33

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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December 16, 2024

Episode 12: Regional Superintendent Jodi Scott & Asst. Regional Superintendent Lori Loving

Regional Superintendent Jodi Scott and Assistant Regional Superintendent Lori Loving bring in our twelfth episode of “Piecing the Puzzle Together.”

They discuss fun holiday happenings for staff featuring a local celebrity, Jodi’s work as IARSS president, and ROE #33’s professional development strides.

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