Michigan Teacher of the Year

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. ...

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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. ...
 

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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." ...

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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. ...

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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. ...

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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. ...

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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. ...

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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. ...

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Meet Michigan Teacher of the Year Leah Porter

August 10, 2021

Get to know Leah Porter, Michigan Teacher of the Year for 2021-22. The Holt teacher answers a few questions for us. ...

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Address Attitude Gap and Stereotype Threat to Foster Growth

May 19, 2021

Michigan Regional Teacher of the Year Janine Scott talks two important factors in student growth: the Attitude Gap and Stereotype Threat. ...

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