Michigan Teacher of the Year

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: Michigan Teacher of the Year

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: Michigan Teacher of the Year

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: Michigan Teacher of the Year

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: Michigan Teacher of the Year

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: Michigan Teacher of the Year

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: Michigan Teacher of the Year

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: Michigan Teacher of the Year

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: Michigan Teacher of the Year

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: Michigan Teacher of the Year

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: Michigan Teacher of the Year