Educator Resources

We welcome REMC 8 area educators to our Educator Resource Center. 

Our hours are from 7:30AM to 3:45PM Monday through Friday - we're closed from 11:30 to 12:30 daily.  

Ellison Die Cut Room CLOSING OCTOBER 18, 2024 - More details about how to use the dies will be forthcoming. 

Multi-Color Posters and Banners - We can make those! Here's the order form and steps for a successful poster.

Lamination Service - Need to keep that nice poster from year to year?  Get it laminated! Here's the pricing sheet and how to order.


REMC 8 Collections

REMC 8 manages nine library collections on behalf of various Kent ISD programs. Below you will find eligibility requirements, program contact information, and search terms for each collection. To reach the REMC 8 library, visit bit.ly/remc8media


Assistive Technology Trial Library

  • Eligibility: Available to Kent County educators supporting students receiving special education services
  • Website: bit.ly/kisdatlibrary
  • Contact: Suzy Ruskusky at suzannaruskusky@kentisd.org
  • Search terms linked on ATLL site (under “Step 1”)

Early Literacy Collection

  • Eligibility: Available to Kent County educators working with PK - 3rd grade students
  • Contact: Sonali Deshpande at sonalideshpande@kentisd.org
  • Search term: earlylit

Educational Technology Collection

  • Eligibility: Available to Kent County educators, some items require approval
  • Contact: The EdTech team at edtech@kentisd.org
  • Search term: edtech

MTSS Collection

  • Eligibility: Available to Kent County educators
  • Contact: Kirsten Rice at kirstenrice@kentisd.org
  • Search term: mtss

Science Collection

  • Eligibility: Available to Kent County educators
  • Contact: Wendi Vogel at wendivogel@kentisd.org
  • Search term: vernier

Social Emotional Learning Collection

  • Eligibility: Available to Kent County educators
  • Contact: Sarah Wood @ sarahwood@kentisd.org
  • Search term: sel

Special Education Assessment Collection

  • Eligibility: Available to Kent County educators
  • Contact: Angela Mix at angelamix@kentisd.org
  • Search term: seassessments

STEM Collection

  • Eligibility: Available to Kent County educators
  • Contact: Du Bui at dubui@kentisd.org
  • Search term: kisdstem

For more information about any of these collections, or assistance booking materials, please contact:

Erin Hoekema,  erinhoekema@kentisd.org  (616) 365-2386
Dejana Puranovic, dejanapuranovic@kentisd.org  (616) 365-2232

REMC 8  - 616-365-2386

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