Michigan Talent Together @TalentTogether

🌟 Mentor Spotlight 🌟 We're celebrating Summer Spencer of Iron Mountain Public Schools for the incredible impact she's made as a mentor teacher. Thank you for helping your apprentice grow in confidence, independence, and their own unique teaching style. #TalentTogether

🍎 Meet Beth Botts, an apprentice teacher with Wyandotte Public Schools!As she completes her apprenticeship year and coursework for elementary teacher certification, Beth is gaining the hands-on experience that helps turn aspiring educators into classroom-ready teachers.💙

🌱 We're planting the seeds for something special. Join us Oct. 21–22 in Ann Arbor for the inaugural Talent Together Educator Workforce Conference: Harvesting Teacher Talent: From Policy to Practice. Register: mitalenttogether.org/conference/ #TalentTogether #GrowYourOwn

📣 2 weeks left to submit your proposal for the inaugural Michigan Talent Together Educator Workforce Conference! Share your ideas, research, and promising practices. Proposals due June 30. 🔗 mitalenttogether.org/rfp/ #MITalentTogether #EducationLeadership #GrowYourOwn

Dr. Eric Hoppstock, Superintendent of Berrien RESA and Talent Together Board Vice President, shares an important perspective from the field of special education. Almost half of our Teacher Candidates are pursuing certification in special education. #TalentTogether

Highlight on Apprentice Teacher Amy Clark at Plymouth-Canton Community Schools! Amy is finishing up her apprenticeship and coursework at Davenport University to receive her lower elementary teacher certification. #mieducator #teachingapprenticeship

Talent Together is in the news! See how we're helping address Michigan's teacher shortage through teacher apprenticeships. Read more:metromodemedia.com/how-talent-tog…

🎉 Apprentice Teacher Seth Finley is nearing the completion of his apprenticeship with Tawas Area Schools! Seth is working towards his Special Education-Learning Disabilities Teacher Certification through Western Governors University.🍎 #TalentTogether #ApprenticeTeacher

Want to align your brand with leaders shaping the future of education? 🍎 Partner with us for the @MITalentTogether Inaugural Conference this Oct 21–22 in Ann Arbor, MI. Gain visibility & support the educator workforce. Details & tiers: mitalenttogether.org/conference

Congratulations Apprentice Teacher Aaron Pfau on being named the 2026 National Apprentice of the Year by Apprenticeships for America! 🎉 Aaron received the award at the Apprenticeships for America National Summit in Washington, D.C. Read more here: mitalenttogether.org/aaron-pfau-202…

🍂We’re seeking engaging workshops, panels, and interactive sessions focused on strengthening Michigan’s educator workforce for the Michigan Talent Together Inaugural Conference! 📅 Proposals due June 30 ✅ Conference registration is open mitalenttogether.org/conference/rfp/

Teacher Candidates, Talent Together is asking you to complete a brief survey to provide your feedback on our program. This survey will help us better understand the Teacher Candidate experience, where things are going well, and where we can improve. Thank you!

Congratulations to Johanna Bogater on earning a Master of Arts in Science and Curriculum & Instruction from Concordia University, with certification in Lower Elementary Education! 🎓 We are proud to celebrate this important milestone! #talentogether #mieducators

🎉 Registration is LIVE for our Inaugural Conference: Harvesting Teacher Talent: From Policy to Practice! Pre conference: Oct 21, 2026 Main Conference: Oct 22, 2026 Ann Arbor, MI Register today: mitalenttogether.org/conference/ #MichiganEducation #GrowYourOwn

The article highlights how Talent Together is helping paraprofessionals become certified teachers through debt-free pathways, paid apprenticeships, and strong district partnerships. Read the full story: the74million.org/article/michig… #teachertraining #MIEducators

Registration opening soon for the Michigan Talent Together Inaugural Conference! 🍎🍂 🗓️ Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026 📍 Location: Washtenaw ISD, Ann Arbor, M More information coming next week!

This weekend, Success Navigator Molly Pereira was proud to celebrate Iris Middaugh, Stephanie Johnson, and Adam Thompson at Siena Heights University graduation. We are excited to see the difference Iris, Stephanie, and Adam will make as teachers in Michigan classrooms.

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Teacher Appreciation Week Spotlight: Shelby Curtiss, Johannesburg-Lewiston Area Schools🌟 Shelby teaches K–5 health, PE, STEM, science, technology, engineering, math, and art—reaching every student in her school through hands-on, creative learning experiences.

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Spotlight: Alum Eric Hanby, Cass City Public Schools Eric teaches multiple subjects across grades 7–12. Supporting students through instruction, coaching, & leadership. He’s expanded his impact across classrooms and earned his Class B CDL to drive a school bus for his district

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🍎 Teacher Appreciation Week Spotlight 🍎 Nicole Blake discovered her passion for teaching through substitute teaching work. Now she teaches 5th grade at The Dearborn Academy, supporting about 25 students across all subjects. Join us in celebrating her work!