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

Countdown: Top 10 End-of-Year Ideas for Administrators May 27, 2022 Dr. Melissa Marie, MEMSPA Associate Executive Director, shares some ideas administrators can use to send students and teachers into the summer. ... Topic: Community, Teaching

‘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

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

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

The Need to Support Teachers and Staff Grows More Urgent February 8, 2022 Michigan Teacher of the Year Leah Porter looks at the constantly fluctuating life of a teacher these days and offers a sliver of light and some ideas to give teachers the support they need. ...   Topic: MTOY, Teaching

Retrospect and Resolutions for 2022 January 14, 2022 Michigan Regional Teacher of the Year Janet Swarthout looks back and 2021 and proposes some teacher resolutions for 2022. ... Topic: MTOY, Teaching