Michigan Teacher of the Year

Teachers: It’s OK to ‘Choose You,’ Especially During Pandemic May 26, 2020 Don't forget that you are important and deserve time to work on your physical and mental wellness. ... Topic: Michigan Teacher of the Year

Teacher Appreciation During a Pandemic May 18, 2020 As schools and governments look toward the future of education, they must appreciate and include the expertise of their teachers. ... Topic: Michigan Teacher of the Year

Michigan Names 10 2020-21 Regional Teachers of the Year May 6, 2020 Ten teachers from across the state received a welcome surprise when they learned from their school communities that they were each named a 2020-2021 Regional Teacher of the Year. ... Topic: Michigan Teacher of the Year

Create an Inclusive Classroom to Make All Students Feel Safe April 28, 2020 RTOY Kristalyn Musselman says teachers have to create an inclusive learning space so that ALL students can feel supported and ready to learn, including one of our most marginalized populations, our students who identify as LGBTQ. ... Topic: Michigan Teacher of the Year

Hey, First-Year Teacher, You're Not Alone in This April 21, 2020 Michigan Teacher of the Year Cara Lougheed has advice and encouragement for first-year teachers, who may be having an especially rough go of things right now. ... Topic: Michigan Teacher of the Year

On Being an ‘Artful Dodger’ and ‘Stealing’ the Right Way March 24, 2020 Since he started teaching as a second career, Michigan Regional Teacher of the Year Doug Duncan has learned to "steal" from his peers – and you should, too. ... Topic: Michigan Teacher of the Year

Grading: What Have We Got to Lose? March 17, 2020 Michigan Teacher of the Year Cara Lougheed made the case that not every little thing needs to be graded -- and the Twitterverse responded. .. Topic: Michigan Teacher of the Year

The Profession May Change, but Teachers Still 'Affect Eternity' February 25, 2020 RTOY Tricia Zeman says: For all the educators out there feeling overwhelmed and wondering if their work is making an impact: You ARE making a difference! ... Topic: Michigan Teacher of the Year

A Teacher’s Love Letter to Twitter February 18, 2020 Michigan Teacher of the Year Cara Lougheed shares her must-follow teachers on Twitter, a great place for professional learning. ... Topic: Michigan Teacher of the Year

A Teaching Vision for 2020: Leading With Love February 14, 2020 In his guest blog, 2014 Michigan Teacher of the Year Gary Abud Jr. encourages teachers to share their love of the profession for #LoveTeaching Week as a message to others. ... Topic: Michigan Teacher of the Year, Outreach