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

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: Michigan Teacher of the Year

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: Michigan Teacher of the Year

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: Michigan Teacher of the Year

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: Michigan Teacher of the Year

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: Michigan Teacher of the Year

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: Michigan Teacher of the Year

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: Michigan Teacher of the Year