Our staff do amazing things!!
Congratulations to Portage Northern High World Language teacher Kaitie Paynich for winning the Michigan Education Association's 2025 Human Rights & Excellence Award for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion! Pictured above is Kaitie alongside colleague Sarah Nott and Portage Education Association President Kathleen Frink.
"The PEA and MEA are proud of her and grateful for her work advocating for diversity, equity, & inclusion, and creating and supporting a system that has a positive impact on all our students," Frink said.
Thank you to the PEA for sharing the good news.