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After 34 weeks of highlighting outstanding educators from across the state, the 2022 Educator of the Year has been chosen and our cameras were at his school when he found out.
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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.
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.