Lawmakers got an earful from teachers across the state this. Leah Porter, a kindergarten teacher in Holt, who was named the 2021 Michigan Teacher of the Year,
Holt kindergarten teacher named Michigan Teacher of the Year
LANSING A Holt Public Schools kindergarten teacher has been named Michigan Teacher of the Year.
Leah Porter teaches at Wilcox Elementary in Holt. She was picked from 10 finalists Thursday in a virtual ceremony hosted by State Superintendent Michael Rice, the State Board of Education and the Michigan Department of Education.
“Leah makes the difference daily and this recognition is well deserved,” said Holt Public Schools Superintendent David Hornak. “Leah is deeply committed to serving her students, families, colleagues and our entire learning community.
“I can tell you with confidence that it is with a strong service mindset that the 2021 Michigan Teacher of the Year is ready to serve us all.”