Congratulations to Mrs. Begres! Brook Begres, our Au Gres-Sims 4th grade teacher and elementary science department chair, has been selected as one of seven new Innovative Educator Corps (IEC) members by the Michigan Department of Education for her leadership work in our unique elementary STEM programming! This is yet another amazing example of talent and Wolverine leadership at Au Gres-Sims!
As a new IEC member, Brook will receive a $5,000 stipend from The Michigan Department of Education as recognition for her innovative instruction and an additional $5,000 to be used in partnership with our Bay-Arenac Intermediate School District to expand, replicate, and share innovative practices.
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Au Gres-Sims Educator Selected to Serve with the Innovative Educator Corps
February 19, 2019
AU GRES, MI – The Au Gres-Sims School District is celebrating the selection of Brook Begres to be part of the new statewide Innovative Educator Corps (IEC). Mrs. Begres will receive a $5,000 stipend in recognition of her great work initiating and leading authentic place-based STEM programs at Au Gres-Sims Elementary, and also be provided an additional $5,000 to be used in partnership with the Bay-Arenac Intermediate School District to expand, replicate, and share the district’s innovative practices.
The Innovative Educator Corps (IEC), authorized under the Marshall Plan for Talent (PA 227 of 2018), is a new recognition program for Michigan teachers who employ an innovative educational program, methodology, or strategy to help prepare their students for future career success in high-demand fields. “We encourage effective innovation in our drive to make Michigan a Top 10 education state in 10 years,” said Interim State Superintendent Sheila Alles. “Let’s share with educators across our state the instructional practices that make a real difference in teaching and learning.”
Teachers selected for the IEC were nominated by peers, students, parents, community members, and school district administrators. Mrs. Begres was chosen to be a part of the IEC because she has demonstrated documented pupil academic achievement; successful implementation of innovative instructional methodology in preparing pupils for 21st century careers; and exemplifies the passion, energy, and professionalism of the teaching profession.
For more information about the Innovative Educator Corps, visit the program website: https://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,4615,7-140-5683_13651-475817--,00.html
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Contact: Martin Ackley, Director of Public and Governmental Affairs, 517-241-4395 Bill DiSessa, Spokesperson, 517-335-6649
Seven New Members Named to the Innovative Educator Corps
January 24, 2019
LANSING – Seven more Michigan educators have been selected to the statewide Innovative Educator Corp (IEC), the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) announced today.
The Innovative Educator Corps (IEC), authorized under the Marshall Plan for Talent (Public Act 227 of 2018), is a new recognition program for Michigan teachers who utilize an innovative educational program, methodology, or strategy to help prepare their students for future success in high-demand fields.
The seven newly-added members join the seven original members announced last November.
The new IEC members are:
· Fred Hingst, DeWitt Public Schools
· Cindy Olson, Tuscola Intermediate School District
· Brook Begres, Au Gres-Sims School District
· Chandra Bonnau, Lincoln Park Public Schools
· Matt Oney, Escanaba Area Public Schools
· Sara Papineau, Buckley Community Schools
· Matthew Zimmer, Dollar Bay Schools
“Strong, bright, and innovative educators continue to help Michigan become a Top 10 education state in 10 years,” said Interim State Superintendent Sheila Alles. “Letting innovative educators take a lead role in improving instruction for teachers across the state will help increase student achievement and their passion for learning.”
IEC members will receive a $5,000 stipend as recognition for their innovative instruction and an additional $5,000 to be used in partnership with their Intermediate School District to expand, replicate, and share innovative practices.
Educators applying for the IEC are required to document pupil academic achievement and successful implementation of innovative instructional methodology in preparing pupils for 21st Century careers; and exemplify the passion, energy, and professionalism of the teaching profession. The Genesee Intermediate School District (ISD) partners with MDE to help administer the IEC program.
“We are so proud of the amazing work and dedication Michigan educators demonstrate in the classroom,” said Genesee Intermediate School District Superintendent Lisa Hagel. “Their talents impact young lives every day. These newest members of the IEC, along with future members, will help us highlight, share, and replicate the exciting and innovative teaching practices happening across Michigan.”
Each year, educators may apply to the IEC with up to 100 selected to serve for up to three years on the corps. The application period for those interested in joining the second cohort of IEC members will open in Spring 2019.
For more information on the IEC, visit the program website: https://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,4615,7-140-5683_13651-475817--,00.html.
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