Summary of Upcoming Programs and Events

Please remember that we are including some noon meetings at Maldaners and social night meetings at locations other than Maldaners. Please pay attention to the meeting schedule listed in the Newsletter, on our website home page (www.spirotary.org), and on our Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram pages for the dates and locations of the meetings. 

 

Lori is a Facilitator for the GriefShare Ministry and a family caregiver. Caring for loved ones takes great strength, and prioritizing your own wellness is just as vital. We are honored to welcome Lori, host of the "Blessed in this Mess" podcast. She will share her profound insights, advice, and encouragement on how family caregivers can prioritize self-care and maintain a focus on gratitude through life's unexpected twists and turns. Drawing from her personal journey of caring for her mother and son, who has Type 1 diabetes, her message emphasizes whole-body wellness and strength.

 

 

 

Learn about what's going on in in the School District from Dr. Terrance Jordan, the Superintendent for District 186. Dr. Jordan is a lifelong educator with nearly 23 years of service in Springfield Public Schools in District 186. A native of Lexington, Mississippi, he is a graduate of Jacob J. McClain High School and holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Mississippi Valley State University. 

 

Dr. Jordan began his career in District 186 as a kindergarten teaching assistant, an experience that ignited his passion for education and student success. He later served as a library media specialist and parent educator before earning his elementary teaching certificate from the University of Illinois Springfield. Dr. Jordan has taught first and third grade, where his instructional excellence earned him the Horace Mann Rising Star Teaching Award.

 

Motivated to broaden his impact, Dr. Jordan earned a master's degree in Educational Leadership and a post-master's certificate in Educational Law.  He served as guidance dean at Washington Middle School before being appointed as Principal of Black Hawk Elementary School, where he served for seven years. As principal he focused on a family-centered school culture, expanding mentoring opportunities, and strenthening community partnerships. His leadership was recognized with the Springfield Public Schools District 186 Administrator of the Year award and the Illinois State Board of Education Award of Excellence.

 

 

Dr. Jordan has had several district-level leadership roles, including Director of School Leadership and Family and Community Engagement. He currently serves as Assistant Superintendent of Family, Community, and School Leadership. He holds a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership from Saint Louis University.