“My superintendent supported the idea, so I developed the concept, presented it to our school board and then wrote all the grants to fund the project. She said working with her students is her favorite part of being an educator and that she’s motivated to do her best each day “knowing that I will make a difference in a child’s life each and every day.”Įlbers said creating the outdoor classroom and nature playground was a labor of love for her and enhances her ongoing efforts to provide special, interactive experiences for her students. The news segment featuring Elbers will air this evening in Grand Rapids and Lansing, and then on Thursday in Saginaw and Detroit.Įlbers said she was attracted to a career in education because “I love to learn and I truly enjoy teaching my students.”
One of the weekly winners will be selected as the Educator of the Year and will receive a $10,000 cash prize.Įach winner also is featured in a news segment on the Lottery’s media partner stations: WXYZ-TV in Detroit, FOX 17 in Grand Rapids, FOX 47 in Lansing, and WNEM-TV in Saginaw. Winners of the weekly award receive a plaque, a $1,500 cash prize, and a $500 grant to their classroom, school or school district. The Michigan Lottery established the Excellence in Education awards in 2014 to recognize outstanding public school educators across the state during the school year. The award winner, Terie Elbers, is a Great Start Readiness Program lead teacher for preschool students at Reese Elementary School, which is part of the Reese Public Schools. Terie Elbers (right) poses for a photo with Michigan Lottery public relations director, Jeff Holyfield, after accepting her Excellence in Education Award.Ī Tuscola County educator known for using hands on activities, such as nature walks, and creating an outdoor classroom and nature playground to engage and challenge her students has been honored with an Excellence in Education award from the Michigan Lottery.
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