The St. Joseph School District wrapped up its introduction of more than 100 new teachers to the district Wednesday through its New Teacher Institute.

“The premise behind it is to provide an opportunity to acclimate staff members that are new to the St. Joseph School District,” said Brian Schindorf, Dir. Elementary Education.

This year the institute was held Monday, Aug 3 to Wednesday, Aug. 5.

“The first day they spend a lot of time getting to know the district a little better, different aspects of the district, individuals in the district they will be working with,” Schindorf said. “They spend a couple of days doing things like learning how to utilize technology in the classroom.  For those who haven’t been exposed to the types of devices we use here in the St. Joseph School District they get to get exposed to them.  We walk them through the different curriculum platforms that we utilize here so that will prepare them for writing their lesson plans and being prepared to teach.”

105 teachers went through the program.

“It’s just above average,” Schindorf said. “Typically we have just slightly less than 100 so it’s a little above average.”

New teachers will also be given the chance to “shop” for free Thursday at Crayons to Computers, a location where teachers can pick out school supplies donated by local businesses that’s only open to district employees.

The first day back to school for students in the St. Joseph School District is Monday, Aug. 17.