John W. Mertz

17 Sweet Sixteens for Coach Izzo

So excited about our Michigan Department of Education team members who are helping to celebrate #MarchReadingMonth. Many thanks, Precious Boone, Spencer Simmons, Amanda Pietchek, and Diane Donham. #studentsfirst

Always good to have you home, Coach D!

Survive and advance.

REPOST IF YOUR TEAM IS STILL DANCING 🕺🏀

We are so proud of our Michigan Department of Education team members who are helping us to celebrate #MarchReadingMonth. Many thanks, Bob Wheaton! #studentsfirst

It’s hard to take care of kids when we’re not taking care of the adults taking care of the kids. Recognize. Acknowledge. Extend. On repeat. #LeadFromWhoYouAre

During This March is Reading Month, Michigan Works Toward Improved Literacy Outcomes Read more here: tinyurl.com/bdhdhdyc #MarchReadingMonth #studentsfirst

In life you’ll be tested often. You will fail. You’ll face setbacks. You’ll often get discouraged. But the key is to: Stay faithful. Keep working. Get better.

🚨 MASA’s School Safety Summit | May 8 Bring your team and gain practical strategies to make your district an even safer place to learn. Don’t miss it. Learn more & register today: gomasa.org/events/2026-sc…

Sad news in the Spartan community tonight as Zeke the Wonderdog's handlers - Jim and Terri Foley - announced that Zeke IV has passed. Here's the story (free): app.lockerverse.com/spartans-illus…

"Leadership isn't about a title or position. It's about how we show up in the world – for ourselves and others." – Kim Morrison, Author, Speaker, & Personality Trainer

MDE Awards Nearly $1M in Grants to Districts to Help Students Explore Educator Careers Read more here: tinyurl.com/mr3ja5ad

One minute message update with the outstanding student council at Standish-Sterling elementary school. #studentsfirst

What better way to spend a snowy Sunday than Spartan Basketball! #GoGreen

The celebration of 50 years of MACUL is one month away! Who is ready? Get your team registered today!#macul26

Michigan educator Bob Richards is featured in the latest #proudMIeducator video. View it here: tinyurl.com/3sa7bau5

Thinking about becoming a principal or AP? Don’t navigate it alone! Join MASSP's Aspiring Principals Workshop on 3/7 from 9am-3pm in Lansing for hands-on support, learning, networking & insider tips from current administrators. Only $90. Save your seat 👉 massp.com/event-page/asp…