Foundation

Why Be an Educator Now?

May 17, 2024

Michigan Regional Teacher of the Year Vanessa Robert takes a look at teaching as a profession and ways that educators can encourage new teachers. ...

Topic: MTOY, Foundation, Teaching

Spring Fever: Maintain Work-life Balance When Life Is “Life-ing”

May 13, 2024

2023-24 Michigan Teacher of the Year Candice Jackson says navigating the complexities of family, caregiving and teaching demands resilience, adaptability and a commitment to personal well-being. ...

Topic: MTOY, Foundation, Teaching

Kelley Cusmano Named 2024-25 Michigan Teacher of the Year

May 8, 2024

Rochester High School teacher Ms. Kelley Cusmano is the 2024-25 Michigan Teacher of the Year, an award sponsored by The Meemic Foundation. ...

Topic: MTOY, Foundation, Teaching

Pros and Cons of Flexible Seating in the Classroom

April 16, 2024

Michigan Regional Teacher of the Year Lori Richert shares the ways she's used flexible seating to help improve her students' experience and performance. ...

Topic: MTOY, Foundation, Teaching

5 Tips for Maintaining a Teacher Growth Mindset

April 9, 2024

The picture book "The Magical Yet" helps Michigan Teacher of the Year Candice Jackson set up a discussion on empowering educators and students. ...

Topic: MTOY, Foundation, Teaching

Congrats to the 2024-25 MI Regional Teachers of the Year

April 5, 2024

Ten Michigan educators have a new title to their resume – 2024-25 Regional Teacher of the Year, an award The Meemic Foundation is proud to sponsor. ...

Topic: Community, MTOY, Foundation, Education

Spring '24 Updates from The Meemic Foundation

April 1, 2024

Spring may be off to a late start around these parts, but The Meemic Foundation has been scurrying to provide some great new grant opportunities and other fun projects. ...

Topic: Member News, Foundation, Member News Spring '24 Issue

Winter News from The Meemic Foundation

December 1, 2023

As the new year is set to begin, we at The Meemic Foundation offer our wishes for a happy, safe and healthy one. ...

Topic: Member News, Foundation, Member News Winter '24 Issue

Making It in the Middle (School)

October 17, 2023

Michigan Regional Teacher of the Year Brandi Clark talks about how she discovered that teaching middle school is where she belongs and the importance of relationships. ...

Topic: MTOY, Foundation, Teaching

Starting a Love of Math at the Elementary Level

April 11, 2023

Michigan Teacher of the Year Nanette Hanson shares the ways she promotes math equity and helps instill a love of learning in her elementary students. ...

Topic: MTOY, Foundation, Teaching

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