Michigan Teacher of the Year

New School Year Means New Goals September 19, 2017 At the beginning of every school year, MTOY Luke Wilcox writes out goals for the year on a notecard, and then references it several times throughout the year to reflect. ... Topic: Michigan Teacher of the Year

Jedi Master Teacher - A Venn Diagram August 21, 2017 Experience has taught me that in order to be a Jedi Master Teacher, knowing my subject isn't enough. I need to motivate and inspire my students. ... Topic: Michigan Teacher of the Year

Meet Luke Wilcox, Michigan's New Teacher of the Year August 14, 2017 We talked with Luke Wilcox, Michigan’s Teacher of the Year for 2017-18, about his teaching experience and what his goals are for the coming school year. ... Topic: Michigan Teacher of the Year

What Matters in the End? Identity June 15, 2017 We celebrate the end of our formal years of schooling with a ceremony that is synonymous with beginnings, and I have come to the end, or rather, the commencement of having served as 2016-2017 Michigan Teacher of the Year. ... Topic: Michigan Teacher of the Year

Teaching: It’s All About Listening April 19, 2017 Michigan Teacher of the Year Tracy Horodyski has had the opportunity to learn with people throughout the state and across the country, and there continues to be one simple act that can be most influential: listening. ... Topic: Michigan Teacher of the Year

LINKS: A Typical Day Unlike Any Other February 21, 2017 The LINKS program at HHS, under the guidance of special education teacher Casey Glass, has grown and broadened its reach by pairing mentors with a diverse group of special education students to create a culture of inclusivity and compassion. ...   Topic: Michigan Teacher of the Year

Teachers as Learners in Kenowa Hills January 19, 2017 Personal Mastery a complex journey that we are bravely and boldly confronting. The more we learn from each other, the more we value this important shift to a collaborative culture focused on continuous improvement. ... Topic: Michigan Teacher of the Year

Ganiard Gators’ Guide to Continuous Improvement December 15, 2016 Creating a culture for risk-takers and thinkers does not happen overnight. It requires living out a mission that focuses on success for all learners and capitalizes on the collective wisdom of the people around us. ... Topic: Michigan Teacher of the Year

MTOY Tracy Horodyski: Proud Michigan Educator November 1, 2016 We are all teachers. We are all learners. And Michigan Teacher of the Year Tracy Horodyski is thankful and proud to be part of the profession that influences all other professions. ... Topic: Michigan Teacher of the Year

How to Think and Act Like a Listener October 6, 2016 For years, Michigan Teacher of the Year Tracy Horodyski thought she had taught students the importance of active listening. But she learned that even though students ”'knew” many things about active listening, they did not have a model in the classroom of someone who truly listened –– ouch. ... Topic: Michigan Teacher of the Year