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Advice to First-Year Me

September 20, 2022

Michigan Regional Teacher of the Year Kathee Lamberies shares some advice for first-year, from persevering to becoming a lifelong learner. ...

Topic: Michigan Teacher of the Year

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: Michigan Teacher of the Year

Fall Updates from The Meemic Foundation

September 6, 2022

We hope you’re having a wonderful school year. We know you’ve been busy – and we have, too! Read on for more information. ...

Topic: Notes from the Director

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: Michigan Teacher of the Year

3 Ways to Collaborate and Help Students

July 7, 2022

Wisconsin Elementary Principal of the Year Stephanie Filter shares the three initiatives she used to help her school, which she also attended as a child, address changing needs. ...

Topic: Wisconsin Principal of the Year

Foundation Fun for You!

July 6, 2022

From golf to grants to Meemic Masterpieces, all of us at The Meemic Foundation are keeping busy looking for ways to help you – the educational community! ...

Topic: Notes from the Director

BRIDGE Program: Behavioral Intervention Program for Students

June 7, 2022

Wisconsin Associate Principal of the Year Matt Raduechel shares the success his school has had with the BRIDGE program: Breathe, Reflect, Internalize, De-escalate, Grow and Exit. ..

Topic: Wisconsin Principal of the Year

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: Outreach

Meet Foundation Donor Susan Tiley - and More News

May 18, 2022

Meet Susan Tiley, a Meemic Foundation supporter whose monthly donations have helped a school right in her neighborhood. Also read about the latest grant and sign up for our annual golf outing. ...

Topic: Notes from the Director

‘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: Michigan Teacher of the Year