MTOY

Bringing Joy Back into My Classroom September 13, 2022 Michigan Teacher of the Year Nanette Hanson shares the ways she plans on focusing on the positives in her classroom and school building. ... Topic: MTOY, Teaching

Meet Michigan Teacher of the Year Nanette Hanson August 16, 2022 We chat with 2022-23 Michigan Teacher of the Year Nanette Hanson of Escanabe Area Public Schools about her career, goals and Reese Witherspoon playing her in a teaching biopic. ... Topic: Member News, MTOY, Teaching, Member News Fall '22 Issue

‘You Can Do This’ – Keep Making Your Voices Heard May 10, 2022 Michigan Teacher of the Year Leah Porter has a message for teachers: Your voice is important, and it matters as we work to make education better. ... Topic: MTOY, Teaching, Education, Member News Summer '22 Issue

Nanette Hanson Named 2022-23 Michigan Teacher of the Year May 4, 2022 Escanaba Public Schools teacher Nanette Hanson has been named the 2022-23 Michigan Teacher of the Year (MTOY), an award The Meemic Foundation has sponsored for 16 years. ... Topic: MTOY

Spreading ‘The Infectious Joy of Learning’! April 19, 2022 Michigan Regional Teacher of the Year Brian Paul talks about how he inspires and propagates success in his classroom by helping students take risks. ... Topic: MTOY, Teaching

Touring the State Shows How Teachers Help Students Shine April 12, 2022 Michigan Teacher of the Year Leah Porter celebrates learners across the state and shares some of the “magical moments” she has witnessed on her travels over the past several months. ... Topic: Member News, MTOY, Teaching, Member News Spring '22 Issue

Congrats to the 2022-23 MI Regional Teachers of the Year March 29, 2022 The Michigan Department of Education has announced the 2022-23 Michigan Regional Teachers of the Year, an award The Meemic Foundation is proud to sponsor. ... Topic: MTOY

Flight of Fancy Brings Teacher Back to ‘Wild Things’ in Class March 15, 2022 In her guest blog, Michigan Regional Teacher of the Year Bethany Vonck looks for a little escape but is ready to "let the wild rumpus start" at school. ... Topic: MTOY, Teaching

Lesson from ‘The Giver’: Fight to Keep Books in Hand March 8, 2022 MTOY Leah Porter says we should be like Jonas in "The Giver" and advocate to provide access to books that help us explore our beautiful world. ... Topic: MTOY, Teaching

Teaching History in the 21st Century Classroom February 11, 2022 Michigan Region 7 Teacher of the Year James Johsnon talks about the importance of students thinking critically about diverse perspectives. ... Topic: MTOY, Teaching