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In her guest blog, Michigan Regional Teacher of the Year Susan Kelsey-Brewton offers tips to help students make connections through #InterdisciplinaryLearning for better outcomes: sm.aaa/ezacvqv6. #MTOY #ProudMIEducator @MIEducator

Congrats to #MTOY Erik Meerschaert! @MIEducator named Erik Meerschaert, a special ed teacher at Lake Orion HS, as the 2026-27 Michigan Teacher of the Year. The Meemic Foundation has sponsored the award since 2007! #ProudMIEducator #MITeachAppreesh #ThankATeacher #MichEd

Happy #TeacherAppreciationWeek! To every educator and staff member who keeps our schools running, thank you for your passion, your care, and the difference you make each and every day. #ThankATeacher #TAW26 #TeacherAppreciation

For #SchoolPrincipalsDay, 2025-26 Michigan Teacher of the Year Corey Rosser honors the administrators who have molded his career. #ProudMIEducator #MTOY @MIEducator sm.aaa/hdnadm5r

Taking a Look at #TeacherRetention: #MTOY Corey Rosser says we often talk about why teachers leave, but we also need to focus on what can be done to help teachers stay. #ProudMIEducator @MIEducator sm.aaa/hk2z1bx9 sm.aaa/r47mjttn

Michigan Regional Teacher of the Year Stephanie Jaskolski shares ways that giving students choices in how they do their work increases engagement, which leads to better outcomes. #ProudMIEducator #MTOY #TeacherTips @MIEducator sm.aaa/8fpgxufi sm.aaa/mp4e1lfg

Meemic Teacher Madness: Mr. Feeny wins (again)! Robin Williams’ Sean Maguire put up a decent fight with about a third of the vote, but it seems no one can beat Mr. Feeny. William Daniels’ beloved character racks up his sixth win. Thank you for joining in the fun! #MarchMadness

Meemic Teacher Madness: Textbook 2 – Maguire/Feeny: We’re down to our final 2! Many were hoping for a Williams/Williams match, but even John Keating couldn’t beat #MrFeeny. Visit Facebook.com/Meemic Saturday to vote. The winner will be announced March 25. #MarchMadness

Meemic Teacher Madness: Faculty 4! Are we surprised that #MrFeeny dominated this round? No. But Mr. Schue barely cracked 100 of the almost 6,000 votes. Robin Williams advances in both his categories. Visit Facebook.com/Meemic Tuesday for the next round! #MarchMadness

Meemic Teacher Madness: Educational 8! It’s no shocker #MrFeeny won his challenge. But we were surprised Robin Williams beat Snape. In a close race, Will Schuester beat Sue Sylvester by two votes when officially tallied. Visit Facebook.com/Meemic Friday for the next round!

The #SpringBreak Scaries: In her guest blog, 2025-26 Regional Teacher of the Year Deidra LaPointe shares why Spring Break can feel overwhelming for students (and how to help). #MTOY #ProudMIEducator @MIEducator sm.aaa/um1zte74

Honoring Educators for #WomensHistoryMonth: For hundreds, if not thousands, of years, women have been the most important teachers in our lives, from home to school. In honor of Women’s History Month, we look at 10 who have made tremendous differences. sm.aaa/axx337z5

2025-26 Michigan Regional Teacher of the Year Lindsey Cook says trauma-informed teaching is not a trend or a program – it's a mindset and daily practice to promote safety, belonging and emotional regulation. #MTOY #ProudMIEducator @MIEducator sm.aaa/ogcfzh00

.@MIEducator recently announced the 10 Michigan educators from across the state that have been selected as 2026-27 Regional Teachers of the Year, an award sponsored by The Meemic Foundation. #MTOY #ProudMIEducator sm.aaa/09tac5wk

Why Schools Need to Embrace AI, Not Fear It: 2025-26 Michigan Teacher of the Year Corey Rosser says AI is a tool that can enhance learning when used correctly. #MTOY #ProudMIEducator @MIEducator sm.aaa/0awr8g3j

Presidents’ Day Is More Than a Sale! Did you know that several of our presidents also served as teachers before their time in the White House? Here’s a look from The National Constitution Center: sm.aaa/swuridp2.

Have a Safe, Romantic #ValentinesDay! Here’s a little something to keep in mind as you make your preparations for Valentine’s Day. For more information, visit our Safety & Information Center at Meemic.com/Safety.

February Is #BlackHistoryMonth! Black History Month got its start in 1926 when African-American historian and educator Carter G. Woodson announced the second week of February to be “Negro History Week.” In 1976, Black History Month became a month-long celebration.

We couldn’t go to college without them, but that’s not all school counselors do. This week is National School Counseling week, and the ASCA has a variety of ways you can honor your counselors for the guidance they provide and other ways they help. schoolcounselor.org/NSCW #NSCW

Games Keep Students Engaged: Michigan Regional Teacher of the Year Becky Manore shares ideas and resources for using games to help foster student-centered learning. #MTOY #ProudMIEducator @MIEducator #TeachingThroughPlay sm.aaa/ifhfgq9h