• Grand Rapids Ottawa Hills High School Educator Named 2012-13 Michigan Teacher of the Year

• 2012-2013 Online Nomination Form

• MTOY Position Description 

• Program Guidelines for MTOY 

• 2012-2013 MTOY Application 

• 2012-2013 MTOY Timeline 

• Regions and Coordinators 

• Guidelines for MTOY Regional Coordinators 

• Teacher of the Year Speaker Request Form 

• MTOY Application Rating Form 

• MDE Teacher of the Year Coordinator

Barb Fardell
Awards and Recognition Programs
P.O. Box 30008
Lansing, MI 48909
517-335-1291

FardellB@michigan.gov

• Veteran 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.