Michigan Office of Educator Excellence

Let a teacher know they are SUPER. Nominate a dedicated teacher for 2027-28 Michigan Teacher of the Year. It will only take a couple of minutes to complete the online form: https://mde.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3VO6y33yPJYG0t0

In memory of Matinga Ragatz, Michigan Teacher of the Year 2010-2011. Her contributions to education are immense and will continue to grow in her memory.

Erik Meerschaert, a special education teacher at Lake Orion High School and the 2026-2027 Michigan Teacher of the Year, was a recent guest on WDET's "The Metro" with Robyn Vincent. https://shows.audiocdn.com/s/wdet/the-metro/the-latest-winner-of-the-89ac73

The latest winner of the Michigan Teacher of the Year award explains how he helps students learn deeply during a time of abundant distraction - The Metro Learning has become harder for many students

Thank a teacher for all they do by nominating them for the 2027-28 Michigan Teacher of the Year. Complete this online form: https://mde.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3VO6y33yPJYG0t0

Our final post to thank the members of the 2025-26 Michigan Teacher Leadership Advisory Council (MTLAC) features Region 10 Teacher of the Year Susan Kelsey-Brewton from Hope Academy in Detroit, who tells her students all the time: “You are our future.”

#proudMIeducator: Susan Kelsey-Brewton | 2025-26 Region 10 Teacher of the Year | Hope Academy Source: Michigan Department of EducationNOTE: All advertisements ...

The members of the 2025-26 Michigan Teacher Leadership Advisory Council (MTLAC) are concluding their year of service to our state. Your expertise is valued and appreciated! Region 9 Teacher of the Year Stephanie Jaskolski from Woodhaven-Brownstown said it well: “As a teacher, you get to feel success every day.”

#proudMIeducator: Stephanie Jaskolski | 2025-26 Region 9 Teacher of the Year | Woodhaven-Brownstown Source: Michigan Department of EducationNOTE: All advertisements ...

Big thanks to the 2025-26 Michigan Teacher Leadership Advisory Council (MTLAC) for their service to teachers, educators, students, and communities this year! About her career in education, Region 8 Teacher of the Year Deidra LaPointe from Manchester Area Schools says, “I learn something new every single day.”

#proudMIeducator: Deidra LaPointe | 2025-26 Region 8 Teacher of the Year | Manchester Area Schools Source: Michigan Department of EducationNOTE: All advertisements ...

This month, we are recognizing the 2025-26 Michigan Teacher Leadership Advisory Council (MTLAC) for their expertise, service, and impact. In this video, Region 7 Teacher of the Year Lindsey Cook from Harper Creek Community Schools says the most rewarding thing about being a teacher is “I know I’m needed.”

#proudMIeducator: Lindsey Cook | 2025-26 Region 7 Teacher of the Year | Harper Creek Schools Source: Michigan Department of EducationNOTE: All advertisements ...

We thank the members of the 2025-26 Michigan Teacher Leadership Advisory Council (MTLAC) for how they have represented teachers, educators, students, and communities all year. In this video, Region 6 Teacher of the Year Becky Manore from Grand Ledge Public Schools talks about the professional training it takes “to work effectively with students.”

#proudMIeducator: Becky Manore | 2025-26 Region 6 Teacher of the Year | Grand Ledge Public Schools Source: Michigan Department of EducationNOTE: All advertisements ...

Huge thanks to 2025-26 Michigan Teacher of the Year and Michigan Teacher Leadership Advisory Council (MTLAC) member Corey Rosser for his difference-making service to education this year! In this video, the alternative education teacher at Quest High School within North Branch Area Public Schools urges future teachers to “follow their passion.”https://youtu.be/c4Z1KtIwe38?si=GNXNLoCTd1ZJwSiG North Branch Broncos

#proudMIeducator: Corey Rosser | 2025-26 Michigan Teacher of the Year | North Branch Area Schools Source: Michigan Department of EducationNOTE: All advertisements ...