THIS ARTICLE WAS PUBLISHED IN THE SEPTEMBER ISSUE OF THE VILLAGER
Debi Ockrim was a CPS high school teacher when she decided to open the Education Depot 25 years ago. “Most school stores focus on primary and middle school students,” she said. “It was hard to find materials for high school and upper school classrooms.”
Knowing just what kinds of materials were useful and important to teachers, Ockrim began to stock her store.
“The store has always been teacher-owned and –operated,” Ockrim said. Most of the employees were or still are teachers, including store manager Diana Loesche.
Geared to teachers, students and parents, the colorful store offers everything from school supplies to anatomical models. Workbooks, materials, educational games, art supplies, practice books, charts, maps, flash cards, models and more cover every subject area and grade.
Because so many teachers use some of their own money for classroom supplies, Ockrim works hard to keep prices affordable and provide her customers with creative ideas and excellent customer service.
One of the best sellers is the Depot’s SCIENCE FAIR BUFFET which includes everything students need to for their science fair displays: 3-fold project board, 2-inch letters, trim and labels. Education Depot staff can visit schools with the science fair and history fair packages, or they can be ordered on line.
But visiting the store is best! Bright bulletin board decorations for every holiday hang on every wall. No-nonsense learning tools including videos and computer software are available at the store and online. Furniture and other large items are also available online.
The store has student supply lists from many area schools, and also provides purchase orders for Chicago Public Schools and other neighborhood schools.
To view article go to www.bapa.org/article.asp?articleid=1166
Debi Ockrim was a CPS high school teacher when she decided to open the Education Depot 25 years ago. “Most school stores focus on primary and middle school students,” she said. “It was hard to find materials for high school and upper school classrooms.”
Knowing just what kinds of materials were useful and important to teachers, Ockrim began to stock her store.
“The store has always been teacher-owned and –operated,” Ockrim said. Most of the employees were or still are teachers, including store manager Diana Loesche.
Geared to teachers, students and parents, the colorful store offers everything from school supplies to anatomical models. Workbooks, materials, educational games, art supplies, practice books, charts, maps, flash cards, models and more cover every subject area and grade.
Because so many teachers use some of their own money for classroom supplies, Ockrim works hard to keep prices affordable and provide her customers with creative ideas and excellent customer service.
One of the best sellers is the Depot’s SCIENCE FAIR BUFFET which includes everything students need to for their science fair displays: 3-fold project board, 2-inch letters, trim and labels. Education Depot staff can visit schools with the science fair and history fair packages, or they can be ordered on line.
But visiting the store is best! Bright bulletin board decorations for every holiday hang on every wall. No-nonsense learning tools including videos and computer software are available at the store and online. Furniture and other large items are also available online.
The store has student supply lists from many area schools, and also provides purchase orders for Chicago Public Schools and other neighborhood schools.
To view article go to www.bapa.org/article.asp?articleid=1166
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