School may look a bit different this year, but WGVU is still recognizing Cool Teachers!
This school year brings huge, new challenges in education and dedicated, resourceful West and Southwest Michigan teachers are finding creative ways to make learning engaging and fun for their students!
For more than 20 years, WGVU Public Media has been proud to feature teachers who work hard each day to have a positive impact in the lives of their students and within their communities. There are so many phenomenal teachers in our community and we love sharing their stories!
If you are in PreK to 12th grade, your teacher could be WGVU’s next Cool Teacher! Tell us how your teacher makes every day learning a new adventure. With parent permission, complete the form to nominate your teacher.
Submissions for the 2020-21 school year will be accepted through May 15, 2021. For more information, contact WGVU Education at or 800-442-2771.
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WGVU Cool Teacher, Kristen Apsey, Parkview Elementary, Wyomi
WGVU celebrates Cool Teacher Kristen Apsey, Parkview Elementary, Wyoming.
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WGVU Cool Teacher, Aric Spotts, Hudsonville Christian School
WGVU celebrates Cool Teacher Aric Spotts, Hudsonville Christian Schools
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WGVU Cool Teacher Kelly May, Baker Elementary, Wayland
WGVU celebrates Cool Teacher Kelly May, Baker Elementary, Wayland.
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WGVU Cool Teacher Bridgit Smith, Mattawan Later elementary, Mattawan
WGVU Celebrates Cool Teacher Bridgit Smith, Mattawan Later elementary, Mattawan
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WGVU Cool Teacher, Spencer Vanderheide, Kenowa Hills High School, Grand Rapids
WGVU celebrates Cool Teacher Spencer Vanderheide, Kenowa Hills High School, Grand Rapids.
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WGVU Cool Teacher Jessica Day, Minges Brook Elementary, Battle Creek
WGVU celebrates Cool Teacher Jessica Day, Minges Brook Elementary, Battle Creek
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Heather VanDyke - Kalamazoo Christian Middle School
WGVU celebrates Cool Teacher Heather VanDyke - Kalamazoo Christian Middle School
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WGVU Cool Teacher Mark Pullen, Lakeside Elementary, Grand Ra
WGVU celebrates Cool Teacher Mark Pullen, Lakeside Elementary, Grand Rapids.
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WGVU Cool Teacher Amanda Barbour, Discovery Elementary, Kentwood
WGVU celebrates Cool Teacher Amanda Barbour, Discovery Elementary, Kentwood.
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WGVU Cool Teacher, Susan Nykamp, Hamilton Elementary, Hamilton
WGVU celebrates Cool Teacher, Susan Nykamp, Hamilton Elementary, Hamilton
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WGVU Cool Teacher Nina Benner, Challenger Elementary, Kentwood
WGVU celebrates Cool Teacher, Nina Benner, Challenger Elementary, Kentwood
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WGVU Cool Teacher Camille Harrison, Ridgeview Elementary School, Sparta
WGVU celebrates Cool Teacher Camille Harrison, Ridgeview Elementary School, Sparta
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WGVU Cool Teacher Bridget Bontomasi St. Mary’s Visitation Ca
WGVU celebrates Cool Teacher Bridget Bontomasi St. Mary’s Visitation Catholic School, Byron Center
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WGVU Lesli Martinez, Roguewood Elementary, Rockford
WGVU celebrates Cool Teacher Lesli Martinez, Roguewood Elementary, Rockford.
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WGVU Cool Teacher Taylor Funk, East Rockford Middle School, Rockford
WGVU celebrates Cool Teacher Taylor Funk, East Rockford Middle School, Rockford
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WGVU Cool Teacher, Aaron Klanderman, Peach Plains Elementary, Grand Haven
WGVU Celebrates Aaron Klanderman, Peach Plains Elementary, Grand Haven
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WGVU Cool Teacher Taryn Eva, North Park Montessori, Grand Rapids
WGVU celebrates Cool Teacher Taryn Eva, North Park Montessori, Grand Rapids
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WGVU Cool Teacher Kurt Kiesgen, Oakridge High School, Muskeg
WGVU celebrates Cool Teacher Kurt Kiesgen and the class of Oakridge High School, Muskegon, MI
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WGVU Cool Teacher Justin Harding, Creative Technologies Acad
WGVU celebrates Cool Teacher Justin Harding, Creative Technologies Academy, Cedar Springs
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WGVU Cool Teacher Lindsey Broek, South Elementary, Hudsonvil
WGVU Celebrates Cool Teacher Lindsey Broek, South Elementary, Hudsonville
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WGVU Cool Teacher Elizabeth Brownell, Valleywood Middle Scho
WGVU Celebrates Cool Teacher Elizabeth Brownell, Valleywood Middle School, Kentwood
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WGVU Cool Teacher Misa Watson, Allegan AESA GSRP, Martin
WGVU celebrates Cool Teacher Misa Watson, Allegan AESA GSRP, Martin
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WGVU Cool Teacher Beth Weld-Wallis, Parkview Elementary, Wyo
WGVU celebrates WGVU Cool Teacher Beth Weld-Wallis, Parkview Elementary, Wyoming
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WGVU Cool Teacher, Brenda Heintz, St. Michael Lutheran Schoo
WGVU celebrates Cool Teacher Brenda Heintz, St. Michael Lutheran School
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WGVU Cool Teacher Chris Horton, Cummings Elementary
WGVU celebrates Cool Teacher Chris Horton and the class of Cummings Elementary, Grandville Public Schools
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WGVU Cool Teacher Melissa Irons, Harper Creek High School, B
WGVU celebrates Cool Teacher Melissa Irons, Harper Creek High School, Battle Creek
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WGVU Cool Teacher Brian Lancaster, Bentheim Elementary Schoo
WGVU celebrates Cool Teacher Brian Lancaster, Bentheim Elementary School, Hamilton
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WGVU Cool Teacher Carmen Gutierrez, Grandville Calvin Christ
WGVU celebrates Cool Teacher Carmen Gutierrez, Grandville Calvin Christian Elementary School
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WGVU Cool Teacher Tami Avink, Lakes Elementary, Rockford
WGVU celebrates Cool Teacher Tami Avink, Lakes Elementary, Rockford
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WGVU Cool Teacher Kristin Miller, Knapp Charter Academy, Gra
WGVU celebrates Cool Teacher Kristin Miller, Knapp Charter Academy, Grand Rapids
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WGVU Cool Teacher Mrs H, Zinser Elementary, Walker
WGVU celebrates Cool Teacher Mrs. H and the class of Zinser Elementary, Walker, MI
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WGVU Cool Teacher Mary Hunziker, L.E. White Middle School, A
WGVU celebrates Cool Teacher Mary Hunziker, L.E. White Middle School, Allegan
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WGVU Cool Teacher Lisi Remi, Hudsonville Christian School, H
WGVU celebrates Cool Teacher Lisi Remi, Hudsonville Christian School, Hudsonville
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WGVU Cool Teacher Jennifer Gregory, Ada Vista Elementary, Ad
WGVU celebrates Cool Teacher Jennifer Gregory, Ada Vista Elementary, Ada
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WGVU Cool Teacher Frank Andrews, Fennville Elementary, Fennv
WGVU celebrates WGVU Cool Teacher Frank Andrews, Fennville Elementary, Fennville
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WGVU Cool Teacher Chris Mitchell, Woodview Elementary, Beldi
WGVU celebrates Cool Teacher Chris Mitchell, Woodview Elementary, Belding
