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The MIWLA Teacher of the Year Awards honor the accomplishments of exemplary K-12 world language teachers. Each year, one elementary, one middle school, and one high school teacher may be recognized with this award, which each includes a stipend of $250. Teacher of the Year winners are recognized at the annual MIWLA conference.
Teachers of the Year are expected to attend JNCL-NCLS Virtual Language Advocacy Days, with funding from MIWLA, and other advocacy-related events at the request of the MIWLA Board. The deadline for nominations is May 31, 2025.
Congratulations to our 2024 Teachers of the Year!
Jessica Zimmerman
Jessica Zimmerman
MIWLA Elementary School Teacher of the Year
Fremont International Academy
Shannon Howard
Shannon Howard
MIWLA Middle Teacher of the Year
Vicksburg Middle School
Susi Sipos
Susi Sipos
MIWLA High School Teacher of the Year
Grosse Pointe North High School
Past Recipients of the MIWLA Teacher of the Year Award
Past Recipients of the MIWLA Teacher of the Year Award
2023 Jennifer Shaw (Middle School) 2007 Laura Nork
2023 Jason Paetz (High School) 2005 Nancy Clase
2022 Kimberly Floyd 2005 Maeve Erbecker
2021 Susan Buffa (Elementary School) 2003 Mercia Foster
2021 Kristy Placido (High School School) 2003 Mary Webster
2020 Erica Peplinksi-Burge 2002 William J. Nichols
2019 Janel Pettes Guikema 2002 Cathy Ferguson
2017 Jennifer McCollum 2000 Louise Jefferson
2016 Sara Blossom Bostwick (High School) 2000 Lori Kontry
2016 Melissa Dalton (Middle School) 2000 Julie Semivan
2015 Jennifer Carter 2000 Andree Burney
2014 Erin DeWind 1999 Nancy Conn
2013 Bernadette Billock 1999 Karen Mayer
2011 Karen Motz 1998 Mijo Pappas-Delachaume
2009 Victoria Potter 1998 Jean L. Radin
2008 Suzie Martin 1997 Gail McDonald
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