Joy, But Make It Academic: Inside Laura Kirchofer’s Kindergarten Classroom
Paper snowballs fly across the room as music plays and laughter fills the air. When the song stops, kindergarteners scramble […]
We Are Family: How Yamaka Bracey Leads with Heart, Faith, and High Expectations
When Yamaka Bracey talks about her school, she doesn’t call it a building. She calls it a family. At Campus
Where Learning Starts With Care: Angela Hillier’s Transitional Kindergarten Classroom
Angela Hillier didn’t always picture herself as a teacher. In high school, she thought she might become an architect, until
From Student to School Leader: Debranae Campbell’s Full-Circle Journey in Lansing
Returning to Serve the Community That Shaped Her For Debranae Campbell, working in the Lansing School District is more than
From the Classroom to the Collective: How Emily Witte Leads With Teachers at the Center
Emily Witte always knew she wanted to be a teacher. Her second-grade teacher, Mrs. Wardell, recognizable by the butterfly tattoo
When Confidence Begins: Emily Fitzgerald’s Second-Year Journey in the Classroom
Emily Fitzgerald still remembers what it felt like to love school so deeply that she never wanted to miss a
A Classroom That Feels Like Family: Morgan Vinstra’s Commitment to Literacy, Belonging, and Student Voice
The Legacy That Started It All Morgan Vinstra’s path to teaching began with a family story, one she grew up
A Classroom Built on Connection: Inside Asa Kelly’s 26 Years in Education
The Fourth Grade Teacher Who Sparked Everything For Asa Kelly, the path to teaching began with one unforgettable educator. His
Learning That Lasts: Kathleen Demaray and the Power of Reflective Teaching
Kathleen Demaray’s classroom has always been full of energy. Music, movement, conversation, and curiosity flow naturally through the space. For
Hands-On Science, Real-World Learning: Meet Brooke Bevins
A Love for School That Started in the Upper Peninsula Growing up in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Brooke Bevins was the
Being the Teacher She Once Needed: The Story of Delona Davis
Calling Rooted in Representation From the time she was a child, Delona Davis knew she wanted to be a teacher.
From West Oakland to Detroit: AJ Adams’ Dynamic Path in Education
Rooted in Oakland, Called to Teach AJ Adams’ journey to the classroom began far from Detroit in the heart of
A Classroom That Sparks Curiosity and Change: Chayse Hurley’s Bold, Heart-Driven Approach to Teaching
In the heart of Metro Detroit, a new generation of educators is redefining what it means to teach, inspire, and
Rooted in Relationships: Lindsay Solomon’s Vision for Teaching and Teaming
For Lindsay Solomon, education isn’t just a profession—it’s a lifelong passion that started with imaginary classroom students in her basement.
Preston Donakowski: Giving Students the Mic and the Moment
From the Newsroom to the Classroom Before becoming a teacher, Preston Donakowski spent five years in journalism and broadcasting—crafting stories,
Jason O’Hare: Bringing Passion and Play to the Classroom
For Jason O’Hare, teaching isn’t just about academics—it’s about connection, curiosity, and creating a space where students feel seen and
From the Back of the Classroom to Leading It: Meet Whitley Morse
“I grew up going to my mom’s junior college classes. She was a teen mom, 19 when she had me,
Kate Payne: Championing Creativity and Connection Through Art
For some, being “just an art teacher” is a dismissive phrase. But for Kate Payne, it’s a challenge she’s turned
Brian Peck: Building a Library, Building a Legacy
Brian Peck never set out to be a teacher, let alone a school librarian. He studied sociology in college, considering
Alyssa Morley Thought She’d Never Be a Teacher—Now She Can’t Imagine Anything Else
“I’ve been in the classroom my whole life. My mom has been teaching for 35 years, and before I was