Job Title: Instructor AssistantPioneer Employee since 2020, aide through ESD since 2015 Tell us a little about yourself.I’ve been married to Scott Cooper for 36 years. I have four children and four grandkids that keep me busy. We have 6 dogs numerous cats and a flock of chickens. What was one of your first/most memorable jobs growing up?My first job …
2022 Summer Camp Registration is Open!
Pioneer Center has some fun and educational experiences ready for your family this summer! Check out our Summer Camps at the links below and register online to reserve your spot! Pony Camp Art Camp Camp Explore
DD Awareness Month 2022
For many of us in the disability community, every day is awareness day. But every March we try to spend a little extra time advocating and spreading awareness in the spirit of National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. Each March we select a theme to guide our efforts for the month and this year our theme is #InclusionMatters. When we work …
2022 Landrum Grant Funds Now Available
The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio and the Ross County Board of Developmental Disabilities are pleased to announce a grant opportunity that will support projects related to improving lives of individuals with developmental disabilities in Ross County, Ohio. Applications are due by Monday, January 31, 2022. The grant round will specifically focus on the areas of advocacy, community inclusion, community employment, …
12/13 Pioneer School/Preschool Remote Update
To Pioneer School students and families: Due to the rising positive cases of COVID-19 with staff and students, Pioneer School students will transition to Remote learning from Tuesday, December 14 through Tuesday, December 21. Pioneer Preschool will extend its remote learning through Tuesday, December 21. We hope by taking this step, we can keep students safe and healthy before the …
Pioneer Center Booster Clinic
When: Wednesday, December 1 8:30am – 3:00pmWhere: Pioneer Center Admin Building Training Room Ross County Health District will be available with Booster shots for COVID-19 for all of our consumers. No appointment is necessary. Things To Bring: Vaccine Card Shot Record Insurance Card Consent Form (click here to download) Booster Resources: Pfizer Vaccine Fact SheetModerna Vaccine Fact SheetJ&J Vaccine Fact …
Staff Spotlight: Tod Timmons
Job Title: Home Training Instructor AssistantPioneer Employee since: 2015 Tell us a little about yourself.I am married to Sally for 28 years. We have 1 daughter, Izabella (Izzy). We have a mini schnauzer, Onyx, and a grand dog, Zuko. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends and enjoy all things Christmas. What was one of your first/most memorable …
Celebration of Life for Trent McElroy
We are absolutely devastated to learn the news of the passing of our friend Trent this week in a house fire. He was loved by so many and an absolute joy to be around. For those interested, there will be a memorial service that will be held 1:00 pm this Saturday 11/5 at Cornerstone Church, at the intersection of US …
Staff Spotlight: Jessica Layne
Job Title: Pioneer School InstructorPioneer Employee since: August 2021 Tell us a little about yourself.I was born in Maryland and have lived in Virginia, West Virginia, and now Ohio. I currently live with my boyfriend of 4 years and our two cats, Harley and Big Block (boyfriend is a mechanic, so they got mechanical names)! This is my 4th year …
Pioneer Administration Building Closure and Board Meeting Postponed
Due to an increased number of COVID-19 positive cases with our admin employees, our Administration Building Office (167 West Main Street) will be closed to the public until Monday, October 18 and staff will be working remotely. Because of the setting and specific population we serve, we determined this was the best way to keep our staff and people we …