State Superintendent Paolo DeMaria Attends VEX Robotics High School State Championship

By: Staff Blogger

State Superintendent Paolo DeMaria was at the VEX Robotics High School State Championship to see students compete for a chance to represent Ohio at the Vex Robotics World Championships in April.

Today, I’m attending the Ohio VEX Robotics State Championship! Teams from across the state competing. @VEXRobotics These students are amazing! #OhioEd pic.twitter.com/VZH8gGX45u

— Paolo DeMaria (@OHEducationSupt) March 7, 2020

It’s simple, right? Pick up the blocks; stack the blocks; put a block in the cup.....These budding engineers make it look easy! @VEXRobotics #OhioEd pic.twitter.com/7t8ARgmzm4

— Paolo DeMaria (@OHEducationSupt) March 7, 2020

It's great to meet so many students at the Ohio @VEXRobotics Championships!

Robotics and coding can expand interests, create new learning ventures and encourage exploration in STEM fields.

Here's the team from @FirestoneCLC in @AkronSchools! #OhioEd pic.twitter.com/ojNo9RHem7

— Paolo DeMaria (@OHEducationSupt) March 7, 2020

Team-building, competition and lots of fun! Team Butterfly Effect, from @ElyriaHigh, shared the concept and approach to building their robot.

Outstanding work from these @ElyriaSchools students at the Ohio @VEXRobotics Championships! #OhioEd pic.twitter.com/Iw7XSCprx7

— Paolo DeMaria (@OHEducationSupt) March 7, 2020

Designing, programming and much more! Wonderful to meet Kristi Matlack and her @NU_Robotics team!

Kristi explained how students apply and expand what they learn in the classroom to create more learning opportunities.

Advisors and volunteers make it all happen! #OhioEd pic.twitter.com/hcxAvOZqkv

— Paolo DeMaria (@OHEducationSupt) March 7, 2020

State Superintendent Paolo DeMaria Attends Governor DeWine’s Summit on COVID-19 Preparedness

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With new information available about coronavirus, State Superintendent Paolo DeMaria participated in Governor DeWine’s Summit on COVID-19 Preparedness. To help schools to prepare for and prevent the spread of the virus, the Department of Education has released answers to these Frequently Asked Questions. The Ohio Department of Health has additional resources for schools and all Ohioans.

Today am attending the @GovMikeDeWine Summit on COVID-19 Preparedness. Schools/Districts across the state are reviewing emergency management plans with their amazing teams to ensure readiness. More info at https://t.co/kWUNWvA40P #COVID19OhioReady pic.twitter.com/049myx8GVs

— Paolo DeMaria (@OHEducationSupt) March 5, 2020

#ThankYou to everyone who participated in today's #COVID19 Preparedness Summit.

➡️ https://t.co/3lWx4J9t3J #COVID19OhioReady pic.twitter.com/IObb4CqNSh

— Governor Mike DeWine (@GovMikeDeWine) March 5, 2020

Health professionals from across Ohio brainstorm and discuss methods to combat #COVID19. #COVID19OhioReady pic.twitter.com/wAWzFb7fsf

— Ohio Dept of Health (@OHdeptofhealth) March 5, 2020

State Superintendent Paolo DeMaria Addresses Attendees at Ohio Association of Elementary School Administrators’ Women on the Rise Conference

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State Superintendent Paolo DeMaria was at the Ohio Association of Elementary School Administrators’ Women on the Rise Conference to speak to and meet some of the outstanding women in Ohio who are leaders in education.

Great leaders facilitate unity and change! From mentoring students in their communities to advocating for our teacher leaders & administrators, we must continue to champion & empower women to lead. Honored to join the @OAESA Women on the Rise conference! #OAESAElevate pic.twitter.com/mWsugCivqA

— Paolo DeMaria (@OHEducationSupt) March 5, 2020

@OHEducationSupt Thanks so much for bringing inspirational remarks and learning, laughing and connecting with OAESA members and guests. We appreciate you! @OAESA #oaesaelevates @RealWaltonCMSD @christinecashen @AbbeyJBolton @KatherineRNowak @oaesamark https://t.co/Rbu0kNVGeR

— Julie Davis (@julie_jdavis) March 5, 2020

State Superintendent Paolo DeMaria Speaks at the 2020 Nutrition and Wellness Training and Vendor Show

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Ohio’s school lunch and breakfast programs are essential to meeting the needs of the whole child. State Superintendent Paolo DeMaria was at the 2020 Nutrition and Wellness Training and Vendor Show to address attendees about this important topic and learn more about the link between nutrition and child development.

When a child’s needs are met we allow them to achieve their greatest potential! Thank you to the attendees of the 2020 Nutrition and Wellness Training and Vendor Show for meeting the nutritional needs of our most precious resource, our children! #NationalNutritionMonth #OhioEd pic.twitter.com/7wX52FsHPS

— Paolo DeMaria (@OHEducationSupt) March 2, 2020

At the Ohio Nutrition and Wellness Conference, listening to Dr Bob Murray, @OhioState professor & President of Ohio Academy of Pediatrics @OHPediatricians. Discussing role of nutrition in childhood development. #OhioEd pic.twitter.com/PGlomG4hLL

— Paolo DeMaria (@OHEducationSupt) March 2, 2020

State Superintendent Paolo DeMaria Attends Children’s Hunger Alliance Menu of Hope Luncheon

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State Superintendent Paolo DeMaria was at the Children’s Hunger Alliance Menu of Hope Luncheon, where he learned about partnerships that are helping fight hunger, including those at Weinland Park Elementary, Chillicothe City Schools and Shell’s Learning Center.

Happy to attend the Children’s Hunger Alliance Menu of Hope Luncheon! Such great partners in our goal for no child to go hungry!

A specific program at Weinland Park Elem. helped so many students. THANK YOU! @CHAOhio #MenuOfHope #OhioEd pic.twitter.com/2d59zMlihV

— Paolo DeMaria (@OHEducationSupt) February 28, 2020

At the Children’s Hunger Alliance Menu of Hope Luncheon, @FranDeWine shares her commitment with @GovMikeDeWine to increasing school breakfast programs and number of students who participate! We can do this! @CHAOhio #MenuOfHope #OhioEd pic.twitter.com/JtKuTZ2xg8

— Paolo DeMaria (@OHEducationSupt) February 28, 2020

Shoutout to Chillicothe City Schools @CCSD Feeding children during the summer via “Babe the Big Blue Bus” receives an award from the Children’s Hunger Alliance. Amazing partnership benefiting kids! @CHAOhio #MenuOfHope #OhioEd pic.twitter.com/K9WuLDifVa

— Paolo DeMaria (@OHEducationSupt) February 28, 2020

Kudos to Shell’s Learning Center (Michelle Beden-Payne) for receiving Childcare Center of the Year at the Children’s Hunger Alliance Menu of Hope Luncheon! Making sure our youngest children get nutritious meals is so important. @CHAOhio #MenuOfHope #OhioEd pic.twitter.com/v962vGxQIE

— Paolo DeMaria (@OHEducationSupt) February 28, 2020

State Superintendent Paolo DeMaria Attends Dedication Ceremony for the Big Lots Behavioral Health Pavilion at Nationwide Children’s Hospital

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State Superintendent Paolo DeMaria went to the dedication ceremony for the Big Lots Behavioral Health Pavilion at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

Excited to attend the dedication ceremony for the Big Lots Behavioral Health Pavilion at Nationwide Childrens Hospital @nationwidekids #onoursleeves Great asset for our community, our state...and especially our children! #OhioEd #EachChildOurFuture pic.twitter.com/QOrd2zfZR2

— Paolo DeMaria (@OHEducationSupt) February 28, 2020

At dedication of Big Lots Behavioral Health Pavillion Nationwide Childrens Hospital @nationwidekids #onoursleeves @GovMikeDeWine celebrates “Bold action...thinking big...doing things differently...removing stigma” to meet the MH needs of children. YES! #OhioEd #EachChildOurFuture pic.twitter.com/sjGWld8zdJ

— Paolo DeMaria (@OHEducationSupt) February 28, 2020

State Superintendent Paolo DeMaria Attends Educators Rising Ohio Conference

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State Superintendent Paolo DeMaria was at the Educators Rising Ohio Conference. Educators Rising is a student group for future teachers. At the conference, Superintendent DeMaria joined current and former Ohio Teachers of the Year to address students about the importance of the teaching profession.

Spending time this morning with Educators Rising Ohio @edrisingohio students. Future Teachers - YAY! Jonathan Juravich giving a fantastic keynote! The importance of building relationships. Everyone is laughing! @JJuravich #EROBuildingFutures #OhioEd @OlentangySD pic.twitter.com/kDcriMhuwW

— Paolo DeMaria (@OHEducationSupt) February 28, 2020

Ohio’s teachers represent a powerful force for building our world!

I’m proud to address and thank those who’ve made a commitment to the education profession during the @EdRisingOhio Conference! #OhioLovesTeachers #EROBuildingFutures #OhioEd pic.twitter.com/IKSF25o6C7

— Paolo DeMaria (@OHEducationSupt) February 28, 2020

It was my pleasure. I’m so proud and inspired by you and all the @edrisingohio members! I look forward to seeing you in Ohio classrooms (as teachers) in the near future! #OhioLovesTeachers #OhioEd https://t.co/WMwtZCFtmA

— Paolo DeMaria (@OHEducationSupt) February 28, 2020

State Superintendent Paolo DeMaria Attends Ohio Future Business Leaders of America State Leadership Conference

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State Superintendent Paolo DeMaria was at the Ohio Future Business Leaders of America State Leadership Conference. At the conference, he gave brief remarks and met the next generation of business professionals and some of the educators helping them achieve their goals.

This evening, I’m celebrating excellence with students during this year’s @OhioFBLAPBL’s State Leadership Conference. As members, students learn to seize opportunities and develop technical and professional skills that will last a lifetime! #OHFBLA20 #OhioEd pic.twitter.com/to9fw94bgi

— Paolo DeMaria (@OHEducationSupt) February 28, 2020

The @OhioFBLAPBL 2020 Advisor of the Year represents an individual who goes above and beyond to help students succeed! This year’s recipient has molded students into strong and capable leaders for the past 25 years! Congrats to @PCLSdistrict educator Ms. Nell Rapport! #OHFBLA20 pic.twitter.com/Fd9YcWxdFR

— Paolo DeMaria (@OHEducationSupt) February 28, 2020

State Superintendent Paolo DeMaria Joins Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost to Announce Online Threat Assessment Training Materials

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Keeping students safe at school is a top priority for educators. State Superintendent Paolo DeMaria joined Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost to announce the availability of online resources to help schools prevent violence and get help for troubled students. The Ohio School Threat Assessment Training is available here for free.

We all have a role to play in keeping schools safe! @OHEducation joins @OhioAG to announce Ohio School Threat Assessment training materials now available online. We appreciate the collaboration of state agencies & local partners to make these resources possible. #OhioEd pic.twitter.com/IhsLviI0Gi

— Paolo DeMaria (@OHEducationSupt) February 26, 2020

AG Yost today announced the development of new resources to address gaps in preventing targeted violence in schools. Training now available free for school administrators, law enforcement and others focuses on stopping violence before it starts. ➡️https://t.co/NHUhN4BDWP pic.twitter.com/QKMni3WkPP

— Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost (@OhioAG) February 26, 2020

“This is more than training for cops or school principals,” Yost said. “The local, state and national experts in our videos make it clear that prevention only happens when parents are involved, the local school board is involved, counselors are involved." https://t.co/NHUhN4BDWP pic.twitter.com/9eUiuZhU0n

— Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost (@OhioAG) February 26, 2020

State Superintendent Paolo DeMaria Addresses Ohio Association of Community Health Centers Annual Conference Attendees

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State Superintendent Paolo DeMaria delivered the keynote address at the Ohio Association of Community Health Centers Annual Conference. His speech highlighted the importance of partnerships between the education and health care sectors to help meet the needs of the whole child.

Education and health leaders can have a greater impact when they work together to remove non-academic barriers to learning! Partnerships are at the core of @OhioCHC’s Annual Conference. Thanks for your commitment to supporting each child! #EachChildOurFuture #OACHC #OhioEd pic.twitter.com/OUw85XO45P

— Paolo DeMaria (@OHEducationSupt) February 25, 2020

Keynote address by @OHEducationSupt highlights how social - emotional learning is crucial to student success, and how this can #ValueCHCs and communities and families via Student Wellness and Success Funds#OACHC

Thank you for inspiring us all! pic.twitter.com/Zl4gAWapjP

— OACHC (@Ohiochc) February 25, 2020

@OHEducationSupt thank you for a great keynote/welcoming speech on the importance of the healthcare/education partnership. I’d love to connect and discuss some research and innovation I’ve been working on. pic.twitter.com/l9ibHKBmRr

— Leah Vensil (@LVensil) February 25, 2020