September 19, 2023

This is the first in a series of guest blogs by the 2023-24 Michigan Regional Teachers of the Year. Gina Pepin is a reading teacher at Lemmer Elementary in Escanaba Area Public Schools.

For her guest blog, Dr. Gina Pepin, the Region 1 Michigan Teacher of the Year, shares a variety of great tips for teachers, especially those new to the profession. These ideas encourage teachers to think outside the box, from knowing yourself to creating a mission and vision with strong goals.