Category Archives: Excellence in Education Awards

A Wayne County educator known for valuing and encouraging inquisitiveness has been honored with an Excellence In Education award from the Michigan Lottery. The award winner, Tracy Ortiz, is a sixth-grade science teacher with Detroit Public Schools. The Michigan Lottery … Continue reading →

An Ingham County educator known for being an asset to her students, parents, and colleagues has been honored with an Excellence In Education award from the Michigan Lottery. The award winner, Allison Altenberger-Olson, is an elementary special education teacher. She … Continue reading →

An Oakland County educator known for his meticulous preparation and keeping students engaged has been honored with an Excellence In Education award from the Michigan Lottery. The award winner, Steven Book, is a high school teacher with Stoney Creek High … Continue reading →

A Genesee County educator known for always being a part of her students’ lives has been honored with an Excellence In Education award from the Michigan Lottery. The award winner, Leanne Welch, is a third grade teacher with Rankin Elementary, … Continue reading →

A Wayne County educator known for teaching her students life skills has been honored with an Excellence In Education award from the Michigan Lottery. The award winner, Kimberly Matthews, is a post-secondary teacher who specializes in teaching students with autism. … Continue reading →