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Meet Tracy Horodyski, Michigan’s New Teacher of the Year August 15, 2016 We talked with Tracy Horodyski, Michigan’s Teacher of the Year for 2016-17, about her teaching experience and what her goals are for the coming school year. ... Topic: Michigan Teacher of the Year

Michigan Educators: 'Whatever It Takes' May 25, 2016 Rick Joseph ends his time as Michigan Teacher of the Year with a thank you to The Meemic Foundation and a paean to job-embedded professional learning. ... Topic: Michigan Teacher of the Year

Gary Abud Jr.: A Lasting Impression May 18, 2016 It’s been three years since Gary Abud Jr. was selected as the 2013-14 Michigan Teacher of the Year, and his work in education continues to have a ripple effect that goes well beyond the four walls of his classroom. ... Topic: Michigan Teacher of the Year

Paul Galbenski: What My Time as MTOY Meant to Me May 18, 2016 My time as MTOY was the best year of professional learning that I have ever experienced. Being able to visit classrooms across our great state of Michigan allowed me to learn from outstanding educators and students! Topic: Michigan Teacher of the Year

Robert L. Stephenson Builds on MTOY Win May 17, 2016 2009-10 Michigan Teacher of the Year Robert L. Stephenson reflects on his year as MTOY and what has happened since, including an Emmy-nominated TV series on East Lansing's WKAR. ... Topic: Michigan Teacher of the Year

You Matter – Helping LGBT Students April 26, 2016 As Michigan Teacher of the Year 2016, Rick Joseph travels the state to offer a classroom teacher’s perspective on a variety issues that affect everyone. The plight of students who are LGBTQ is an area of much needed improvement. ... Topic: Michigan Teacher of the Year

Detroit Loyola - Serving, Growing, Excelling March 24, 2016 A unique learning environment on the west side of Detroit, Loyola has grown steadily over the past 23 years due to the passionate dedication of every member of its staff to reach and teach every young man who walks through its doors each day. ... Topic: Michigan Teacher of the Year

Excellent Education for All February 16, 2016 One of Michigan Teacher of the Year Rick Joseph’s platform items is addressing how income inequality affects education. Here, he speaks from personal experience teaching for several years in vastly different districts. ... Topic: Michigan Teacher of the Year

Saginawesome! A visit to Saginaw HS and Carrollton MS January 19, 2016 When I first stepped inside Saginaw High School, I could feel a palpable sense of resiliency and community pride that runs deep in this mid-Michigan town. ... Topic: Michigan Teacher of the Year

Read. Read. READ! November 17, 2015 One of the most amazing and pleasurable things Michigan Teacher of the Year Rick Joseph gets to do as an educator is read aloud to students every day. Educators and parents know the central role that reading aloud plays in the literacy of both children and adults. Topic: Michigan Teacher of the Year