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Welcome to the Meemic Foundation Blog
Woo hoo! We’re blogging. What a great platform to chat and share with you the many activities and initiatives in play...
Corey Rosser named 2025-26 Michigan Teacher of the Year
Corey Rosser, a social studies teacher at Quest High School in Lapeer County’s North Branch Area Schools, is the 2025-26 Michigan Teacher of the Year, an award sponsored by The Meemic Foundation.
Congrats to the 2025-26 MI Regional Teachers of the Year
Ten Michigan educators from across the state have been selected as 2025-26 Regional Teachers of the Year...
Kelley Cusmano Named 2024-25 Michigan Teacher of the Year
Rochester High School teacher Ms. Kelley Cusmano is the 2024-25 Michigan Teacher of the Year, an award sponsored by The Meemic Foundation...
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How to Speak Up for the Profession When You Feel Like No One Is Listening
Here are five powerful ways to ensure your perspective is heard and to make a difference, despite the national noise that can feel disheartening.
The Cypher in the Classroom: Understanding Cogenerative Dialogues
The cogenerative dialogues, or “cogens,” are a great way to reach more students, deepen engagement or hear those quieter voices.
3 Mindset Shifts to Help and Connect with ‘At-Risk’ Students
For this month’s vlog, I will be exploring practical and effective teaching tips for supporting at-risk students.
4 Ways to Help Students Prepare for Standardized Testing
As winter snow days turn into March slush and spring sunshine, a secondary teacher’s year begins to pivot towards what we refer to as “testing season.” In Michigan, these tests consist of the PSAT and SAT.
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Q&A with Michigan Teacher of the Year Kelley Cusmano
Kelley Cusmano is an English Language Arts teacher at Rochester High School in Rochester Community Schools. She’ll be writing a monthly blog for us starting in September, along with guest posts by the other Michigan Regional Teachers of the Year.
Meet Michigan Teacher of the Year Candice Jackson
Candice Jackson is a third-grade teacher at Mann Learning Community in Detroit Public Schools Community District. She’ll be writing a monthly blog for us starting in...
Leah Porter has been named the 2021-22 Michigan Teacher of the Year
Holt Public Schools kindergarten teacher Leah Porter has been named the 2021-22 Michigan Teacher of the Year (MTOY), an award sponsored by The Meemic Foundation.
Owen Bondono Named 2020-2021 Michigan Teacher of the Year
Oak Park School District teacher Owen Bondono has been named the 2020-2021 Michigan Teacher of the Year (MTOY), an award The Meemic Foundation has sponsored for more than 10 years.