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This week’s Michigan Lottery Excellence in Education winner is Virginia Platek from Battle Creek Central High School.
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This week’s excellence in education winner is Abbie Kowalski with Wilson Elementary in Alpena.
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This week’s Michigan Lottery Excellence in Education winner is Cary Bashore.
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This week's Excellence in Education winner is Amber White from North Branch Area Schools.
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This week’s Michigan Lottery Excellence in Education winner is Jessica Lafler from Twin Rivers Elementary.
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This week’s Michigan Lottery Excellence in Education winner is Miranda Johnson from Caro Alternative High School.
WNEM-TV5 is a proud partner in the Michigan Lottery Excellence in Education Award.
Each week, the Michigan Lottery will recognize outstanding K-12 teachers and staff who are making a significant impact in the lives of Michigan students. Selected educators will receive:
$1,500 cash prize
$500 grant to the educator's classroom, school or school district
And they'll be featured during a WNEM-TV5 broadcast
In addition, all Excellence in Education award winners will be automatically considered for the Michigan Lottery's Educator of the Year Award and a grand prize of $10,000.
We're looking for Michigan public school employees who represent the very best of the Michigan public school system. Nominees should demonstrate following qualities:
Excellence - Their work consistently helps students and/or their schools or school districts advance to higher levels of academic achievement.
Dedication - They consistently go above and beyond expectations to help students succeed.
Inspiration - Their work inspires others around them to exceed expectations either academically or professionally.
Leadership - They demonstrate clear leadership skills in their positions with their schools or school districts.
Effectiveness - The nominee's work has clear and positive results on the educational advancement of students within the school or school district.
Each week, the Michigan Lottery will recognize outstanding K-12 teachers and staff who are making a significant impact in the lives of Michigan students. Selected educators will receive:
$1,500 cash prize
$500 grant to the educator's classroom, school or school district
And they'll be featured during a WNEM-TV5 broadcast
In addition, all Excellence in Education award winners will be automatically considered for the Michigan Lottery's Educator of the Year Award and a grand prize of $10,000.
We're looking for Michigan public school employees who represent the very best of the Michigan public school system. Nominees should demonstrate following qualities:
Excellence - Their work consistently helps students and/or their schools or school districts advance to higher levels of academic achievement.
Dedication - They consistently go above and beyond expectations to help students succeed.
Inspiration - Their work inspires others around them to exceed expectations either academically or professionally.
Leadership - They demonstrate clear leadership skills in their positions with their schools or school districts.
Effectiveness - The nominee's work has clear and positive results on the educational advancement of students within the school or school district.