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Cynthia Roberts
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| Public Name: |
Carla Koch
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H.H. Dow High School, Midland
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Cyndie is an excellent teacher. She has provided instruction to students with special needs for many years, focusing on math development and helping students to meet the rigorous requirements of high school. In addition to her role as a teacher, Cyndie is the adviser for our GoGreen club. It is incredible what this ambitious group of students has accomplished in the past few years under Cyndie's leadership. They have organized recycling within the high school, an extensive challenge that they have accomplished thoroughly. Most recently, they have worked with Saginaw Valley to obtain and install a greenhouse at Dow High School. This was a huge undertaking, requiring many evening and week-end hours. Cyndie has worked with the GoGreen club to increase staff and student awareness. They have participated in community events, and they are consistently bringing new information to Dow High. Most recently, they have added composting, and they are developing ways to get everyone involved. First and foremost, Cyndie's work in the classroom is excellent, and her work with GoGreen is a wonderful addition to Dow High. |
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Heather Hulswit
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Jim Ply
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Atherton High School, Burton
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Heather is an amazing teacher who brings US History to life for her students. She finds ways to create real life scenarios of historical events and set them up so the students can experience them for themselves. She cares for her kids and always wants to see them be successful. |
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Emily Krenz
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Nicole
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Breckenridge Elementary School, Breckenridge
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| Describe why the nominee should win: |
Goes above and beyond in every way to make sure the kids are having fun with learning. She is willing to help after school if needed and truly cares for the children she teaches. She helps run a program called Girls Run for Fun that tackles peer pressure, good health choices and many other things our children face. Absolutely the best! |
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Deb Osmun
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| Public Name: |
Debbi McCollum
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Barhitte Elementary School, Burton
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Over the last 25 years, Mrs. Osmun has dedicated herself to the students in the Bentley Community School District in a number of ways. She was a gym teacher for many years, a dean of students and for the last 15 years has been a fifth grade teacher. In this time, she has brought out the very best in students both in their academics as well as their social well-being. She doesn't just teach, she truly connects with her students and cares tremendously about them. She has served on countless committees where her input has been valued and appreciated. She has touched the lives of so many people in our community and we have been so very lucky to have her as a teacher in our district. She is retiring at the end of this school year and will be missed dearly. She is definitely deserving of this award. |
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Cheryl Sklener
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Breckenridge Elementary School, Breckenridge
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Cheryl Sklener has a great passion for teaching and a love of all students. Greatness in teaching is rare and this is definitely one of her qualities. She is not only great, but kind, gentle, patient, organized, structured, understanding and the best of the best. She strives for excellence and is willing to put in the time to make it happen indicating she is sincere and cares about learning. To help students succeed, she is always willing to meet with students and parents. As a third grade teacher, she loves the age group, accepting all their challenges head on while beating those challenges with much success. Her classroom management is extremely effective with a shared understanding of what is acceptable and appropriate behavior. proving how much she really cares for her students. She is a constant source of information, enrichment and solace. Her excellence has been consistently outstanding over the years. She has remained tough enough to survive the hard days but has enough humility to remember it's not about herself. There isn't another teacher who deserves this award more. |
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Lynnette Eichenlaub
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| Public Name: |
Sarah Greaves
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Mt. Pleasant Middle School
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Lynnette is a first year teacher that has come in to her position as a seventh grade science teacher with a positive attitude and a fresh perspective. Lynnette has actively worked for the last six months to change the seventh grade science curriculum at our schools to better align with the Next Generation Science Standards. She has a knack for taking the ordinary lesson and making it extraordinary. She believes that students learn by doing rather than listening. Students are actively engaged in her lessons and very enthusiastic about science. We are, at our school, noticing a more positive outlook on the STEM fields for both male and females students simply because of Lynnette's work over the last few months. Lynnette also works tirelessly to build relationships. She can often be found at basketball games in her spare time, and she never misses the opportunity to be our students' own personal cheerleader. Overall, she's EXACTLY what the teaching profession needs- enthusiastic, honest, real, and just an exemplary person. |
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Katie Laframboise
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| Public Name: |
Talaya Schilb
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Auburn Elementary School, Auburn
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She is the best teacher we have had. She really jumps in a gets to know the kids personally. Her ability to relate has resulted in increased learning for the students. My child is learning well beyond what my daughter had previously in the same grade. I have had the privilege of sitting in on one of her classes and for first Grade it is amazing how attentive and respectful the kids are. It is a direct result of an amazing teacher! |
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Jennifer Roth
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| Public Name: |
Rambler Pride
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Perry High School
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| Describe why the nominee should win: |
Mrs. Roth is knowledgeable about the subjects she teaches, works hard for long hours each day. She makes learning fun each day for her students using the latest technology. She is active in the district Technology team as well. |
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Erin Czerwinski
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ndczerwinski
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Bay City Western Middle School
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Mrs. Erin Czerwinski should be considered for this award because she is a hard working teacher that is very dedicated to her craft. While spending time with Erin out in public when she is not working, I am constantly seeing students and parents come talk to Erin and exclaim how much they miss her. She was recently selected to present an award to a past student. This particular student was instructed to select a presenter that made a significant impact on their life. She is also often identified within her school as an exemplary teacher that is very passionate about her job. |
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Jenna Pavlawk
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Kelly A
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| School or Address of Nominee: |
Auburn Elementary School, Auburn
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Ms. Pavlawk makes learning fun for kindergartners. She amazes me! She is willing to take a room of 26 students and let them spray foam on their desks so they can write words, create shapes, etc. All while letting them get messy and have fun! |
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Jennifer Bristol
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| Public Name: |
Jenny Roche
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Frankenmuth High School
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I am submitting this on behalf of all three of my children's favorite teacher. She has truly opened up all three of my kids eyes into the world of public speaking and confidence. All three of them looked forward to Monday’s in November to show their debate skills. From a cheerleader, to a wrestler, to a football player, i would have never pictured my children loving this club ad much as they do. When my 12th grader heard about this competition she took it upon herself to write the following:
Mrs. Jennifer Bristol (affectionately known as "mom" by her debate students) is a truly one of a kind teacher. She donates her extra time to the FHS debate and Forensics teams every year and so much more. She is not only a teacher to myself and my peers, but more so an inspiration. She inspires us to use our voices to change the world for the better. She inspires but to go out of the social normal and be ourselves. She inspires us to gain confidence and work toward a stronger use of our knowledge. These are just some of the things that my peers in FHS’s debate class wrote about Mrs. B.
“Mrs. Bristol is a well liked and well respected teacher. Both of these things are very important in a well run class. This is shown through her prosperous debaters as well as through the sophisticated dialect of her English 10 students.” -Konner Roche, 10th grade
“Mrs. Bristol not only runs the most practical class at FHS she also struggles through running the most diverse classroom at FHS. With all of the different viewpoints thrown around in debate class Mrs. Bristol is tasked with controlling the rate of acceleration in these debates which is obviously difficult. With this, Mrs. Bristol handles her job with grace and efficiency and makes debate my all time favorite class at FHS.”
-Jon Kelley, 11th grade
“Mrs. Bristol runs the most fun, and educational class at FHS with NO PREP HOUR!”
-Cullen Peterson, 11th grade
“Mrs. Bristol is by far the best teacher at FHS and in this country. She allows us to express our opinions without hesitation in any way we choose. This is an immensely important life skill that she has allowed us, while teaching the art of public speaking. Everyone i know loves Mrs. B! And it is always clear that Mrs. B loves her students”
-Payton Amy, 10th grade
“It is hard to keep a class in control when the subject is literally teaching students how to successfully argue and be confident in those arguments, but Mrs. Bristol manages it while still allowing us to have fun and use our voices.”
-Carter VanHine, 12th grade
“Being a teacher is a super underrated job, and yet Mrs. Bristol comes to school everyday and gives 100% effort into teaching her students and making them feel comfortable in her classroom. She is the most genuinely kind teacher i have ever had.”
-Katy Schuler, 10th grade
As you can see, Mrs. Bristol is a very selfless and inspiring teacher. All of her students came together in hopes that she gets the recognition she deserves. |
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Michael Zeddies
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| Public Name: |
Sam Piper
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St. Lorenz Lutheran School, Frankenmuth
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Mr. Zeddies has always put the performance of his students first, and nurtured the traits of success, preparing his pupils for the rest of their academic and professional career. Along with putting in countless hours in helping with extra curricular sports including Track and Field and Soccer, sparking the ambition that would lead students to accomplish incomprehensible things in these sports at High School and College levels. |
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Gloria Ceron
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Ms O
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Carrollton Elementary School, Saginaw
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Senora Ceron is a spectacular teacher dedicated to spreading language, culture, and kindness in every one of her classes. She manages to spanish-on-a-cart every day and brightens the lives of all of her students. Students regularly go out of their way to find her and give her a hug, even after they have graduated. She presents her lessons in memorable, engaging ways, and brings bright colors and beautiful music wherever she goes. Senora Ceron is an excellent mentor and a fabulous person; I believe she really deserves this award and more! |
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Danielle Zieroff
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| Public Name: |
Adam
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| School or Address of Nominee: |
Auburn Elementary
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This teacher goes above and beyond to help, support, respect, and encourage her students. She is so upbeat and full of energy and it is a joy to watch her interact with kids! She is amazing! |
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Nick Katzinger
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| Public Name: |
MsRobinson
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| School or Address of Nominee: |
Coleman Elementary
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Mr. Nick, who is my sons para pro, has gone above and beyond for not only my son, but for myself. My son has autism, and started kindergarten this year. I have been afraid for him to start school, ever since his autism diagnosis. Before school started last fall, Nick came to our house to meet my son. They had an immediate connection. Before he came over, he wanted to know what our game plan was because my son can sometimes be hard to connect with. I told him that if just comes in and starts to play with whatever he was playing with, that that should break the ice. When he arrived, my son was running through mud puddles in our front yard. Nick walked up, and I said to him “you probably didn’t think you’d have to run through mud puddles, did you?”. Before I even finished my sentence, Nick was taking his shoes and socks off, and rolling up his pants. Luckily for him, my son decided it was time to go in. He is extremely fun, energetic, and a huge asset to not only my son, but all of the kids in our school. All of the kids love Mr. Nick. He has made my sons first few months at school not only fun, but comfortable. He has also made it so I have no worries when it comes to my son being at school, because I know he is in such good hands with Mr. Nick. |
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Rachel Brownlee
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| Public Name: |
Kimberly Clarkson
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| School or Address of Nominee: |
Coleman Elementary School
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Rachel adores the kindergartners in her class and provides engaging assignments for them. She also takes the time each day to interact with parents on the social media the school uses as well as face-to-face. My son loves being in Mrs. Brownlee's class and I loved him being in her class as well. |
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Katie Staley
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| Public Name: |
Lea Cozat
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| School or Address of Nominee: |
Coleman Elementary
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Katie goes above and beyond for her students! She’s always thinking of them and applying for grants for her classroom to help out kids out.(she actually got one this year!) I think she deserves to shine bright just likes she tells our kids everyday during learning! Everyone always know who Mrs. Staley is! Her bubbbly personality makes her perfect for Kindergarten. She’s also very communicable with the parents and easy to talk to about concerns. If you met Mrs. Katie Staley, you would see why she deserves this award! Go Comets! |
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Mary Beth French
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| Public Name: |
Wburgess
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Coleman High School
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Ms French is that teacher that goes above and beyond. She cares for each of her students. Most of all she is one of those great teachers who works hard to make sure everyone learns and succeeds. |
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Rachel Pappas
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| Public Name: |
Holly Welke
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| School or Address of Nominee: |
Merrill Elementary School
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Mrs. Pappas is a fourth grade teacher at Merrill Elementary School. She is hands down the most fair caring, and mind teacher I have ever known. The students in her classroom are always engaged and learning. She always implements learning opportunities for her students. This year she has been able to implement an out door, hands on science lab, the students visit Merrill Fields, our Senior care assisted Living home to interact with the residents there, and she’s working on helping the students learn how to report the daily announcements using a green screen. Mrs. Pappas has her students best interests in mind and is always willing to go above and beyond to help all the students in her classroom. |
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Marge Bullock
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Tiarra
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Kempton Elementary School, Saginaw
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This is my son diesels first year in school he has been very happy and excited to go to school just to see Mrs. bullock and how she treats the children warms my heart she treats them as they are her family not just her students every morning she gives each child a hug and a kiss on the top of the head just welcoming them to the class to start a new day also she always takes extra time and calls me and informs me of different things that are going on throughout the day I really appreciate everything she does for my son and the other students in the class I really hope she wins this because she deserves this she is one of the best out there Mrs. bullock this is my son diesels first year in school he has been very happy and excited to go to school just to see Mrs. bullock and how she treats the children alarms my heart she treats them as they are her family not just her students every morning she gives each child a hug and a kiss on the top of the head just welcoming them to the class to start a new day as well that always takes extra time and calls me and informs me of different things that are going on throughout the day I really appreciate everything she does for my son and the other students in the class I really hope she wins this because she deserves this she is one of the best out there Ms bullock KG teacher |
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David C. McPeak
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Pete Remington
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John Glenn High School, Bay City
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It is with great pleasure that I nominate Dave McPeak for the prestigious Golden Apple Award.
Dave has been at John Glenn for 7 years. Returning home to his alma mater, Dave would describe his time at John Glenn as some of his most memorable, influential years. He consistently goes above and beyond to try and make that experience happen for ALL of the John Glenn High School students. This occurs regularly in and out of the classroom.
In the classroom, Dave has taken on a multitude of different social studies courses, including courses he has created, such as Current Events. His Current Events course has, for the past 4 years, honored the area American Veterans by hosting them on Veteran's Day. This assembly is very well thought out and passionate. It has included: having veterans come in as a panel to field questions from his students, art work, band performances, poetry readings, video montages and fundraising. The funds that have been raised each year, have been donated to major veteran charities and local VA hospitals. This huge undertaking has made John Glenn and our community a better place. This also allows students an opportunity they normally wouldn't have.
His passion for social studies and cinema met last year when he created yet another course, American History Through Film. In this course, students watch the chronological history of America through various films. He was also able to use his connection to ESPN's, Adnan Virk to have a Skype session about this cinema course, as Mr. Virk also runs a cinema podcast. His students found this opportunity amazing, that they have a teacher that connects with a television/sports personality and that Mr. Virk was willing to share with the class.
Dave is also an assistant varsity football coach and junior varsity golf coach. Dave's positive leadership role has shown both on the field and on the course. In regards to football, he has began a leadership academy for the upper class men, doing this on his own time. As a first year golf coach, he brought in the largest group of JV golfers Glenn has ever seen, which clearly will help that program out. On top of this all this, John Glenn just began doing broadcast play-by-play of some of their home basketball games this winter, and Dave can be seen regularly up in the booth wearing head phones and a smile!
Dave cares tremendously for the District. He is an active participant in many committees, including: morale, technology, marketing and the district vision. He wants the best for the students and staff and is willing to be in integral roles to help both find great success! |
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Kimberly Mausolf
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Jaclyn Muter
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Shields Elementary School, Swan Valley, Saginaw
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Kim Mausoslf, Kindergarten teacher at Shields Elementary has a heart of gold. She goes above and beyond to care for her students. She loves her whole class and it shows! She has an amazing, kind soul and we are so blessed to have her in our lives. She makes learning fun and the safety of all the students is clearly high on her list. Kim goes out of her way to make sure our child is always included and safe at school (our son has a tree nut allergy). |
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Dana Wissner
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Mr. Wissner
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Floyd Elementary School, Bullock Creek, Midland
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Although modest in her accomplishments, Dana is a top notch teacher of students with special needs. Dana has over 25 years experience servicing a very high poverty-laden community, teaching reading, writing and math to students that have measured deficits in these core skills.
Besides being recognized as a local expert in her field, Dana's niche in the lives of these children is in the use of a therapy dog in her classroom. Dana is now on her 3rd dog (Ellie Bean Irene, a Portuguese Water Dog) that is working by her side supporting the children of Floyd. Her use of integrating a therapy animal, that struggling readers read books to (without judgement of struggle), has resulted in miraculous transformations in confidence and skill for her students. Besides being a supportive ear for students to read to, Dana also recognizes the value of emotional support an animal in the classroom brings. She spends countless hours in dog training, researching effective methods of integrating the dog into lesson plans and of course, correcting papers. All of the children of Floyd recognize her as the "dog-teacher" and many other teachers have shared stories of the immense impact she has on all students. There have been many times that Dana has ran into a now adult student, that remembers her and thanks her for her influence and the impact she and her dog(s) made in their young lives.
Dana firmly believes that all children can learn, especially if they can shed behaviors like fear, frustration and other poverty-related inhibitions. Dana would be a wonderful recipient of this Golden Apple recognition, so that the community at-large could not only hear about the great things she does, but to also learn more about the magnificent impact service animals can bring to the learning environment. |
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Janel Blair
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Cramer Junior High School, Essexville
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Janel puts in countless hours working after school, week ends and any time a student needs help to ensure the students success in Math. She truly cares about her students and is always there for them. She leads the school trip to Washington DC every year and works diligently to run fund raisers to make sure those who cannot afford the trip are able to raise the money to go. I know that many teachers put much time and effort into their students but Janel always goes a step beyond. She is very very deserving of the Golden Apple Award. |
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Kris Canning
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| Public Name: |
Anna Hunt
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Carman-Ainsworth High School
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Mrs. Canning is an amazing educator. She is kind, empathetic, and patient. She takes pride in what she teaches and continuously tries to update her curriculum to make it more meaningful and exciting to her students. She builds positive relationships with each student who walks through her door, often going above and beyond to make sure their needs are met. Carman-Ainsworth High School is so lucky to have such a dedicated educator on their staff, as Mrs. Canning has been in the district for almost 30 years. |
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Tyler Zatkoff
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| Public Name: |
Jill
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List Elementary School, Frankenmuth
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Tyler is a third year Kindergarten teacher and is known to all as, Mr. Z. Mr. Z doesn't teach Kindergarten though, if you ask his students, he run the Superhero Academy. His students spend the year immersed in reading, writing, math, science and more as Superheros in Training. Mr. Z's classroom has also been transformed into Superhero Academy and inspires his students to embrace the theme. Mr. Z even had a photographer take Superhero photos of all of his students. Mr. Z goes above and beyond with his daily enthusiasm for teaching and his countless hours preparing engaging lessons for his students. Parents can attest to Mr. Z's highly engaging teaching strategies and his outstanding communication with his weekly Superhero News. Tyler was meant to be a teacher and his high energy is contagious in the work environment. |
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Shana Carter
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| Public Name: |
amber kopp
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South Bendle Elementary School, Burton
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She has been an amazing teacher. My son is in kindergarten and he has had a very hard time with it and she has helped him every step of the way. She gives him special tasks to make him feel important and he loves her so much. He's learning so many things that I didn't see happening this year because of her hard work and willingness to work with me. Thank You Mrs. Carter! |
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Nicole Green
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Auburn Elementary
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| School or Address of Nominee: |
Auburn Elementary School, Auburn
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She gives 110% each day and even after hours. Her communications with parents is outstanding. She gets to know each child and what each child needs. |
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| Name of Nominee: |
Joshua Chase
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| Public Name: |
Robert Gaertner
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| School or Address of Nominee: |
Hemlock High School
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| Describe why the nominee should win: |
Mr. Chase is one of the most kind and understanding teachers I’ve met. He is always ready to help and is always there when I needed him. |
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| Name of Nominee: |
Kelly Ludlum
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Julian Seaman
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| School or Address of Nominee: |
Hemlock Middle School
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| Describe why the nominee should win: |
She has helped me become more focused so i can do better in school and I like her alot! |
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| Name of Nominee: |
Catherine Hutter
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| Public Name: |
Jennifer
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| School or Address of Nominee: |
Kempton Elementary School, Saginaw
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| Describe why the nominee should win: |
She is a very dedicated teacher. She cares deeply about her students. She has checked up on my daughter during breaks and also when she has been absent due to sickness. She is an asset to Kempton. They are very fortunate to have her! |
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Chris Droste
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Jenay Lepley
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| School or Address of Nominee: |
Auburn Elementary School, Auburn
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Mrs. Droste has been very helpful with my daughter this year with her reading. She goes above and beyond for her kids she is a great asset in the bay city public schools. My daughter is always so excited to go to school and learn when before she would cry most mornings. She is a wonderful leader!! |
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Nicole Arsenault
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Tracy Pinter
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TL Handy Middle School, Bay City
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Mrs. Arsenault deserves to win the Golden Apple Award for continuous effort to make sure that all students are viewed in the same way. My son Connor has Autism and attends T.L. Handy Middle School. He first met Mrs. Arsenault at a Unified Champions event through Special Olympics in 6th Grade. He played for her Unified Champions basketball team and they now have a bond that can never be broken.
Mrs. Arsenault believes that every student who enters her classroom has potential, no matter what their disability may be. She doesn’t see a student with a disability; however she does recognize their abilities. Her goal each day is to highlight each student’s strengths and to make sure that the students leave her classroom with a smile on their faces.
But, her compassion does not stop when she leaves her classroom. She not only works with Unified Champions thru Special Olympics, she also makes sure that all of her students feel like they belong. Even though it might not be labeled a Peer-to-Peer Program, that is what she has put together. There are many after school events that include this "Unified" group of students that she takes her time to put together for all students to feel special about themselves. She has also taken the time to assist gathering items and clothes for two families that lost everything in house fires that past Fall.
She does nothing but "give" to all around her and it is about time that she is recognized. She will probably say that she does what she does because she loves it, but she does go the "extra mile" for her students and their families. She will always be a part of our family! |
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Danielle Zieroff
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| Public Name: |
Katy
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| School or Address of Nominee: |
Auburn Elementary
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| Describe why the nominee should win: |
Mrs. Zieroff is such an amazing teacher. She truly loves what she does and cares for each of her students as if they were her own. She helped my daughter truly excel in kindergarten. |
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| Name of Nominee: |
TaShira Wallace
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Jamie Pollock
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| School or Address of Nominee: |
South Bendle Elementary School, Burton
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| Describe why the nominee should win: |
She goes above and beyond to help the children in her class. |
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| Name of Nominee: |
Kevin Meinka
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| Public Name: |
Olivia
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| School or Address of Nominee: |
Bendle High School
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Mr.Meinka is the Band Director for both Bendle Middle and High School. He begins work with his students in sixth grade and has them all the way through high school. Due to this unique circumstance he is really able to get to know his students and aid them through their journey. I am a former student and am still an active part of the band program. For the past 17 years I have watched him grow as an educator and he has always sought out new ways to help his students grow as musicians and as humans. |
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Emmalie Wittock
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Okushuba
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| School or Address of Nominee: |
South Bendle Elementary School, Burton
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Mrs. Wittock is my son's second grade teacher. Her supply of patience is never ending with my son and despite his many challenges she has always made him feel accepted in her class. She spends extra time one on one with him and gives him extra support in the classroom. She also keeps me well informed on what his days are like so that I am able to continue providing him supports at home. We have had many fantastic teachers at his school but I have a special appreciation for Mrs. Wittock because she has taken the time to make sure my son has everything he needs to succeed. |
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Lee Meitler
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| Public Name: |
Dawn Totten
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| School or Address of Nominee: |
H.H. Dow High School, Midland
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Mr. Meitler is a wonderful team player. He is always willing to adjust and accommodate his schedule and activities so that we can get students involved. He will brainstorm with me to allow each student the opportunity to participate as much as possible. He is a definite asset to the Dow High School special education team. |
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Michele Marckel
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| Public Name: |
Jim Kitchen
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| School or Address of Nominee: |
Swartz Creek High School
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Mrs. Marckel went from being an outstanding 2nd grade reading teacher to a high school reading consult teacher in an effort to support gen ed teachers in teaching reading to struggling learners. She is passionate about literacy, and loves being a teacher. She embraced risk and challenge by making a drastic change in an effort to support adolescent literacy learners and the teachers who teach them. Mrs. Marckel represents a model leader, learner, and teacher and would be an excellent candidate for this honor! |
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Nicole Roberts
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| Public Name: |
Mrs. Field
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| School or Address of Nominee: |
Kolb Elementary School, Bay City
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Nicole is amazing! She is our STEAM teacher for our K-5 building. All of the students love going to her class. She makes learning fun and engaging! I would want to be in her class. You are learning about skills that you'll use all through life. The students are building and modeling. They are laughing and having fun. It makes you so happy going by her room. |
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Mrs. Kovatch
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| Public Name: |
jordan
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| School or Address of Nominee: |
Davison High School
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Mrs. Kovatch is a great teacher and helps kids. |
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| Name of Nominee: |
Andrew Mahalik
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| Public Name: |
josh
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| School or Address of Nominee: |
davison high school
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He doesn't get the credit he deserves. He is my favorite teacher and I love the class |
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Mike Crongeyer
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| Public Name: |
Frank mclain
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| School or Address of Nominee: |
Davison High School
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My teacher Mr. Crongeyer is so funny and he helps me out a lot. I know that if I need his help for anything he will help me out. |
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Lisa Gregory
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| Public Name: |
Lily Bartlett
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| School or Address of Nominee: |
Breckenridge Jr. Sr. High School
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Ms. Gregory is always there for her students. She takes time out of her day to make sure that us students can get as much help as possible. She is one of the easiest teachers to talk to and is always willing to listen and give her advice.She rarely never yells at our class, but she is repsected enough that she doesn't need to. |
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Nanette Brown
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| Public Name: |
Kim
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| School or Address of Nominee: |
Breckenridge Elementary School, Breckenridge
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I would like to start with this teacher not only has went above and beyond but has made me and my husband feel comfortable to come to her for any thing. She has turned my son from low grades to med. Grades in a half of year! My son love school now that he can understand and enjoy what the class has to offer!! He is in 1st grade and I can tell he will only grow to like school more and more!! All I can say is thank you for taking your time for us as a whole and getting us back on track with his reading and his love for books!! I know we will truly miss you next year and I can only hope he will leave you knowing what a wonderful person you were to him!!! Thanks k you!!! |
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| Name of Nominee: |
Brett Coron
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| Public Name: |
Jordan
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| School or Address of Nominee: |
Davison High School
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He helped me pass through all my classes. He was a calm man. |
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James C. Schuster
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| Public Name: |
Tom Esper
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| School or Address of Nominee: |
Davison High School
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I would like to nominate Mr. Jim Schuster for the Golden Apple Award. Mr. Schuster is the Davison High School band and orchestra teacher. He is an outstanding educator who motivates his students to perform at the highest level. His students adore him because he shows them how much he cares about them.
When Mr. Schuster came to Davison, the instrumental music department was floundering. There had been three different teachers in four years. Mr. Schuster brought stability to the music department. He raised the level of expectations by demanding that students do their best in every aspect of their lives. He is committed to having the best bands and orchestras by working hard, being on time, challenging students to be their best, and demanding excellence in the band room, practice field, classroom, and at home. Davison consistently receives the highest ratings at music festivals and competitions, including winning a national title. When a teacher is demanding, it can cause friction from time to time. Mr. Schuster always makes decisions with the best interest of the student at heart.
Mr. Schuster always has time to listen to a student who needs to talk. When a student is having a problem, he helps students find solutions to their problems. He is caring and concerned. He is selfless and gives more time to his students than any other teacher I have known. Whenever a student asks Mr. Schuster to attend a concert or play of theirs outside of school, he always attends.
Mr. Schuster is a true professional. He attends in-services with the intention of learning and becoming a better teacher. He is a leader on a school-improvement committee. He leads his peers by example.
Please consider Mr. Schuster for the teacher of the year award. His commitment to excellence and devotion to students makes him a worthy candidate. His classroom motto says a lot about his teaching:
“We practice at home. We rehearse at school.”
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Mary Ignatowski
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| Public Name: |
Mrs. Sny
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| School or Address of Nominee: |
Davison High School
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Ms. Ig goes above and beyond for people in the Davison School District. She gathers recyclables from many classrooms to drop off to the recycle center in her free time, she stays after school to help students with illnesses that keep them out of school, she’s always optimistic, and she’s extremely excited about physics and engineering. Ms. Ig always puts herself in other people shoes, she’s very non judgemental and passionate about all the things she does in life including taking care of her mother and spoiling her nieces and nephews. |
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Melissa Princinsky
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| Public Name: |
Mrs. Moiles
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| School or Address of Nominee: |
Elsa Meyer Elementary School, Corunna
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She always has a smile and genuinely cares and greets children with a warm welcoming hug. She goes above and beyond the classroom to communicate about her students. She was super encouraging of reading and all of the adventures that books have to provide. I can't say enough great things she is and will always be my sons favorite teacher! |
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Laurie Preston
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| Public Name: |
Crissy Barrios
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| School or Address of Nominee: |
North Huron School
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I believe Mrs. Preston should win, because she is very kind and generous. All of her students love her. She is the favorite teacher of all the students who have had her. She is there for us when we need her. She helps us with everything, from schoolwork to problems at home. She always has a smile on her face and she helps her students feel at home in school. We love that she always calls us "her kiddos or peeps". |
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Kara Hampton
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| Public Name: |
Jill Mack
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| School or Address of Nominee: |
Nellie Reed Elementary School, Corunna
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Mrs. Hampton goes above and beyond. She knows each and every student like the back of her hand. She loves these children as though they were her own. She has the biggest heart. Mrs Hampton has a way of teaching that captivates her students and makes them all enjoy going to school. |
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Lisa Mehlberg
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| Public Name: |
Mary Williamson
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| School or Address of Nominee: |
North Road Elementary. Fenton Area Public Schools.
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Ms.Mehlberg puts her heart and soul into her students, and the entire school community every single day! She cares for her students like they are her own children, and forms connections and relationships that make the students want to excel in math. More importantly, her students want to come to school because they love her! She is the most positive teacher, even when challenges arise. She is our go-to technology expert, and would drop anything to rush to help. Ms.Mehlberg expects nothing in return. She is self-less. Every school needs a Ms. Mehlberg. Every student needs a Ms. Mehlberg! She is the most deserving educator I have ever worked with. |
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Tammy Grandy
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| Public Name: |
Megan Scott
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| School or Address of Nominee: |
KC Ling Elementary School, Hemlock
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Tammy is an amazing teacher. She encourages her 3rd grade students to do their best every day. She is kind, loving, and so supportive of each and every student that walks through her door. In the last year, she has bought alternative chairs and desks for flexible seating in her classroom and it has made a world of different in the students! They get excited when they come to class. She is also an amazing encourager and has such a positive outlook in her classroom. |
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| Name of Nominee: |
Mrs. Bethann Zietz
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| Public Name: |
Tracey Maginity
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| School or Address of Nominee: |
North Elementary School (Birch Run)
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Mrs. Zietz is a dedicated teacher who goes above and beyond for her students and coworkers. She is very well organized, always willing to help, and is intentional in her teaching. Mrs. Zietz knows her students and their needs and works diligently to meet those needs. As a coworker who is beyond grateful for her knowledge and willingness to collaborate, and a parent who has had both of my children blessed to be her students, I highly recommend Mrs. Bethann Zietz for this award. |
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