Teachers of Michigan

The Fourth Grade Teacher Who Sparked Everything For Asa Kelly, the path to teaching began with one unforgettable educator. His […]

Kathleen Demaray’s classroom has always been full of energy. Music, movement, conversation, and curiosity flow naturally through the space. For

A Love for School That Started in the Upper Peninsula Growing up in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Brooke Bevins was the

Calling Rooted in Representation From the time she was a child, Delona Davis knew she wanted to be a teacher.

Rooted in Oakland, Called to Teach AJ Adams’ journey to the classroom began far from Detroit in the heart of

In the heart of Metro Detroit, a new generation of educators is redefining what it means to teach, inspire, and

For Lindsay Solomon, education isn’t just a profession—it’s a lifelong passion that started with imaginary classroom students in her basement.

From the Newsroom to the Classroom Before becoming a teacher, Preston Donakowski spent five years in journalism and broadcasting—crafting stories,

For Jason O’Hare, teaching isn’t just about academics—it’s about connection, curiosity, and creating a space where students feel seen and

“I grew up going to my mom’s junior college classes. She was a teen mom, 19 when she had me,

For some, being “just an art teacher” is a dismissive phrase. But for Kate Payne, it’s a challenge she’s turned

Brian Peck never set out to be a teacher, let alone a school librarian. He studied sociology in college, considering

“I’ve been in the classroom my whole life. My mom has been teaching for 35 years, and before I was

Jaleah Hawthorne’s journey into education wasn’t straightforward. She started college as a nursing major at Saginaw Valley State University, but