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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.
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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.
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Talent Together is in the news!
See how we're helping address Michigan's teacher shortage through teacher apprenticeships.
Read more:metromodemedia.com/how-talen…
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🎉 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
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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/confere…
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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-p…
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🍂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
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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!
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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!
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🎉 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/confere…
#MichiganEducation #GrowYourOwn
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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/mic…
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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!
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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!
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🍎 Teacher Appreciation Week | Colleen Rouse-Ruttan
From 15 years as a high school testing coordinator to now an ESL-certified teacher, Colleen supports 18 K–5 students across 9 classrooms at Oxford Community Schools, helping multilingual learners succeed across subjects. 💛
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This weekend, We had the honor of celebrating with our graduates as they walked across the stage and received their diplomas. 🎓
We celebrated commencement events at Northern Michigan University, Adrian College, Western Michigan University, and Davenport University.
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Happy Teacher Appreciation Week 2026! 🍎✨
From sparking curiosity in the classroom to providing a steady hand of guidance and support, these teachers go above and beyond every single day.
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✨ Spotlight on Leeah Flanagan, an Apprentice Teacher at Saranac Community Schools. 🍎
Leeah is building confidence and mastering classroom leadership through hands-on experience! 🌟 👏✨
#NAW2026 #TalentTogether #FutureTeacher #ApprenticeUSA
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