• Jennifer Haberling 2008-2009 Michigan Teacher of the Year (Video)

• Michigan Teacher of the Year Named Finalist for National Teacher of the Year
Current Michigan Teacher of the Year June Teisan has been named one of four finalists for the nation’s top teaching honor – National Teacher of the Year.

• 2008-2009 MTOY Announcement Letter from Mike Flanagan 

• Corporate Support Agreement to Provide Michigan Teacher of the Year with Vehicle
The Michigan Teacher of the Year will be traveling the great State of Michigan in a new Chevy TrailBlazer beginning next year, courtesy of Michigan-based insurance company MEEMIC.

• 2008-2009 Online Nomination Form

• MTOY Position Description 

• Program Guidelines 

• 2008-2009 MTOY Application 

• 2008-2009 MTOY Timeline 

• 2008-2009 Regions and Coordinators 

• Guidelines for MTOY Regional Coordinators 

• 2008-2009 Regional Rating Form 

• MDE Teacher of the Year Coordinator
Jean M. Shane
Special Assistant
Awards and Recognition Programs
P.O. Box 30008
Lansing, MI 48909
517.241.2375
shanej@michigan.gov

• Past Michigan Teachers of the Year 

• National Teacher of the Year
National Teacher of the Year program began in 1952 and continues as the oldest, most prestigious national honors program that focuses public attention on excellence in teaching. The National Teacher of the Year is chosen from among the State Teachers of the Year by a national selection committee representing the major national education organizations. Each April, the National Teacher of the Year is introduced to the American people by the President of the United States.The National Teacher of the Year is released from classroom duties during the year of recognition to travel nationally and internationally as a spokesperson for the teaching profession. All activities of the National Teacher, and projects involving the State Teachers of the Year, are coordinated through the National Teacher of the Year Program. The National Teacher of the Year Program, presented by the ING Foundation, is a project of the Council of Chief State School Officers.