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April 07, 2025
LANSING – The latest #proudMIeducator video features Mr. Mike Rumbell, who is one of Michigan’s longest serving high school band teachers, with over 53 years in the classroom.
He is a band teacher at Northville High School in Northville Public Schools.
Rumbell, only the third band director in the Wayne County school’s history, believes music is the key to many students' success in the classroom. “Music for its own sake is a real good thing,” he said. “It’s important. It’s as important as any other subject is, and for most students that are in the program, that’s why they go to school.”
State Superintendent Dr. Michael F. Rice praised Rumbell for more than a half century of service.
“Music education can be a gateway to a wide variety of experiences that lead to a brighter future for Michigan students,” Dr. Rice said. “The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) appreciates and salutes Mr. Mike Rumbell for his long-standing commitment to our children.”
MDE continues to promote programs that attract qualified and passionate teachers. Increasing the number of certified teachers, especially in areas of shortage, is one of the eight goals in Michigan’s Top 10 Strategic Education Plan.
The efforts to address the teacher shortage and encourage more people to pursue a teaching career in Michigan include, but are not limited to, scholarships to future educators; stipends for student teachers; student loan repayments; Future Proud Michigan Educator EXPLORE grants; the Future Proud Michigan Educator LAUNCH program; Grow Your Own grant programs to help support staff and students to become teachers; Talent Together; expedited reciprocity for teachers and counselors certified in other states; a rural credentialing hub; and tuition reimbursement for special education teachers.
Since 2016, the #proudMIeducator campaign has featured educators and supporters of Michigan educators who share their passion for education. The full playlist can be found on the #proudMIeducator - YouTube page.
If you know a proud Michigan Educator who should be considered for a future video feature, email MDE-PME@Michigan.gov.
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