Pino Insurance Agency

05/15/2026

Today I was able to share the joy of mine and Rochester Schools Excellence in Education with my son Dylan. This was so special to me to have him there with me and experience all our teachers we celebrate and their hard work and dedication to their craft.
I want to congratulate all of our winners this year and I can’t wait for next year.
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05/15/2026

This award will literally be my all time favorite. You could feel the love and respect in this room. I’ve been to many of these and they are all special but this time I knew this was the most special. Congratulations!
I was also able to bring my son Dylan who will join the office soon and that made it even better. 🩷

05/15/2026

Our third EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION winner.
Love my job and love ROCHESTER SCHOOLS!

05/14/2026

Our second EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION winner. Once again so deserving and awe inspiring! Thank you RCSF for making sure this happens every year! 🩷

Congratulations to Jack Barraclough, Van Hoosen math teacher, for winning a 2026 Excellence in Education Award to recognize his unwavering support for students.

Mr. Barraclough was nominated by a Van Hoosen parent who said, “He views every academic challenge a student faces not as a barrier, but as an opportunity for personalized mentorship. He encourages students to explore unconventional solving methods, fostering a growth mindset that values creativity alongside mathematical rigor. He builds confidence.”

Mr. Barraclough is also recognized for bringing the AMC 8 (American Mathematics Competitions) to Van Hoosen, helping to boost academic self-esteem and foster a vibrant math culture.

The Excellence in Education Awards are presented annually by Michele Beitelshees and the Pino Insurance Agency in partnership with the RCS Foundation. Winners are surprised in front of their peers with this award, which provides $1,000 to use toward a classroom learning initiative.

05/13/2026

It’s EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION time!! Honored to continue the tradition of my parents supporting our Rochester Schools Teachers.
So deserving each and everyone of them. 🩷

05/13/2026

Cold but so much fun! I am honored to be the sponsor of the poker walk every year at Oakland University! It is always fun to get out, share laughs and win PRIZES!!! Until next year.

05/02/2026

This is such a fun and amazing event! I am honored to be a part of it every year!! Love OU 🖤💛

04/30/2026

As a Meemic agent for over 25 years now I take pride in celebrating my current teachers as well as the ones to come. Oakland University School of Education and Human Services does a Future Teachers conference every year and I am blessed to be a sponsor of it.
Over 350 high school students, from 14 districts across Oakland, Macomb, Livingston, Genesee and Shiawassee counties, had a wonderful day learning about OU and all the ways we can support them in their goals to become the next generation of educators. They also heard an inspiring message from Stephanie, Jaskolski, the Region 9 Michigan Teacher of the Year!

I provided gift bags and much more. Cheers to OU for always making sure TEACHERS are on top!

03/18/2026

Do you know an RCS employee that demonstrates exemplary performance towards improving the quality of teaching and learning for the students of RCS?

We invite you to nominate an RCS employee who radiates Excellence in Education!

Any employee of the school district is eligible.

Click here Excellence in Education at RCS 📝 TODAY to nominate YOUR favorite RCS employee, that has demonstrated exemplary performance towards improving the quality of teaching and learning, and be awarded $500+.

Nominations are DUE by Friday, April 10.
Thank You Pino Insurance Agency!
The Excellence of Education Award was developed by the RCS Foundation in 1997 to encourage outstanding efforts throughout the school district.

The selected RCS employee(s) will receive a monetary award, which is funded through a generous donation made by Michele Beitelshees of the Pino Insurance Agency.

Award dollars can be used to purchase materials or services to enhance a school district classroom, curriculum or facility.

Click here to see an amazing list of previous RCS employees that have been recognized for their EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION!

*All nominations and letters of recommendation must be submitted electronically.*

*Winners must be currently employed by the district of RCS. *

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02/03/2026

Thank You to Our Sponsor
Thank you to Pino Insurance Agency for supporting OU Teacher Education Students!
Pino Insurance Agency has been a longtime partner at OU and the School of Education and Human Services.
The Pino Insurance Agency sponsored the annual orientation/pinning ceremony in January. They specialize in providing home and auto insurance in Rochester, MI. and are proud to offer insurance for educators through the Meemic family. Thank you Pino Insurance Agency!

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