Middle School English Teacher of the Year Award
The Michigan Council of Teachers of English Middle School Teacher of the Year Award recognizes an outstanding English educator who teaches in sixth through eighth grades.

To be considered for the award, the ideal nominee…
- demonstrates a strong commitment to creating a caring and respectful climate conducive to effective teaching and learning.
- utilizes a variety of teaching methodologies and plans innovative learning experiences to meet the needs of all students.
- demonstrates a keen ability to meet the developmental needs of middle level learners.
- has earned the respect and admiration of colleagues and students.
- has taught for at least 10 years.
- provides service to the profession at the local, state, or national level through leadership, presentations, or publications.
The nominator is responsible for submitting the nominee’s information and a brief statement describing why the nominee is deserving of the Middle School English Teacher of the Year Award.
Nominees may be recommended by colleagues from the local school district or their Regional Representative. Before submitting a nomination, please check the requirements for the award.
Recipients will be recognized at the MCTE annual fall conference.
Click here to nominate a colleague today for the Middle School Teacher of the Year Award.
Past Honorees
The MCTE introduced the Middle School English Teacher of the Year Award in 2013. Below are all past honorees.
2022 | No honoree |
2021 | No honoree |
2020 | No honoree |
2019 | Stephanie Hampton, Maple Street Magnet Middle School, Kalamazoo |
2018 | Jane Ingles-Garver, Charlevoix Elementary School |
2017 | Kristine Brickey, Mason Middle School |
2016 | Aram Kabodian, MacDonald Middle School |
2015 | Gail Turnwald, Shepherd Middle School |
2014 | Special award to Julie Mix-Thibault, MCTE Urban Diversity Chair |
2013 | Rebecca Gillis, Evart Public Schools |