Stults Discusses K-12 Education at Town Hall

On Tuesday, July 23, Governor Mark Gordon, along with Holly Krutka, UW School of Energy; Scott Stults, superintendent at SCSD#2; Dr. Walt Tribley, President of Sheridan College; and Michelle Wilson, EMIT Technologies, held a town hall meeting at Sheridan College.

Education was one topic that the town hall panel addressed. Gordon talked about his RIDE Initiative, which stands for “Reimagine and Innovate the Delivery of Education.“

He talked about some of the feedback he had received from parents on the difference it was making in engaging the students.

The governor then turned the floor over to Scott Stults, Superintendent at SCSD#2, who talked about some of the things the district is doing for the students.

He wondered about the rest of the students who decided to pursue a trade or receive a certificate, and what SCSD#2 was doing for those students.

He said they are working closely with Sheridan College, as well as the other school districts in the area to provide more essential skills the employers are looking for to help them be successful.

“We are also looking into why our kids aren’t being successful.”

He added that the critical message is, “Guess what, they are using algebra, and they are using geometry, and they are every day when they are building those projects. Just ask anyone in the industry.”

“It’s more than an option but a pathway for success for those our kids.”

He added that SCSD#2 has great staff, but that SCSD#2 can get better. He said that they can make a bigger difference with all kids, not just some kids. “We have to celebrate these kids, and provide more opportunity for them,” Stults said.

Stults also talked about social media, and how they are working to increase the ways students can socialize with each other instead of through social media.

Dr. Walt Tribley, President at Sheridan College was on the panel and discussed post-secondary education, and some of the ways that Sheridan College helps to prepare students for life outside of school. His comments will be addressed in the next story.