Teaching

Gratitude in the Midst of Our Challenges January 14, 2022 Illinois Teacher of the Year Justin Johnson thanks his fellow teachers for caring and working to fulfill the needs of all students during a challenging year. ... Topic: Member News, Teaching, Member News Winter '22 Issue

Planting the Seeds of Leadership Helps Students in Life January 11, 2022 Michigan Teacher of the Year Leah Porter says teachers have the opportunity every day to plant the seeds of possibility with students. ... Topic: MTOY, Teaching

A Chance to Say Thanks December 14, 2021 Michigan Regional Teacher of the Year Cheldora Haynes takes a moment to say thank you to those in our school community. ... Topic: MTOY, Teaching

Bringing Humanity to Our Relationships with Families December 7, 2021 For Michigan Teacher of the Year Leah Porter, a small moment of kindness set the foundation in how she builds relationships and fosters partnerships with families. ...   Topic: MTOY, Teaching, Member News Winter '22 Issue

What Are Your 'COVID Keeps'? November 16, 2021 Michigan Regional Teacher of the Year Theresa Ziegeler wonders what we can learn from the changes since last March instead of just going "back to normal." ... Topic: MTOY, Teaching

Books Are Important Way to Promote Equity and Accessiblity November 8, 2021 Michigan Teacher of the Year Leah portner shows that the work of equity and accessibility is the most important and essential work in education. ... Topic: MTOY, Teaching

Thank You, New Teachers, for Choosing This Important Path October 19, 2021 Michigan Regaional Teacher of the Year Kacie Hook offers gratitude and advice to an integral part of the educational system: the new teacher. ... Topic: MTOY, Teaching

A Love Letter to Kindergarten October 5, 2021 As Michigan Teacher of the Year Leah Porter transitions to third grade, she looks back at 15 years of doing “some of the most important work in the whole, entire world”: being a kindergarten teacher. ... Topic: MTOY, Teaching

Honesty in the Class Can Bring You Closer to Your Students September 21, 2021 Michigan Regional Teacher of the Year Heather French has made honesty the "theme" for school this year – and shares why. ... Topic: MTOY, Teaching

A Vision for the Year: Understanding Our Students September 13, 2021 2021-22 Michigan Teacher of the Year Leah Porter shares her ideas for the new school year, from owning your feelings to welcoming students back in a new way. ... Topic: MTOY, Teaching