School is back in session and so is WGVU Cool Teacher!

Although school may still look at bit different this year, learning and fun are still happening in classrooms across West and Southwest Michigan.

If you are in PreK to 12th grade, your teacher could be WGVU’s next Cool Teacher! Tell us what makes your teacher and class special. If chosen, you could win a class party! With parent permission, click the button below to complete the form and nominate your teacher.

Submissions for the 2021-2022 school year will be accepted through April 1, 2022.

For more information, contact WGVU Education at education@wgvu.org or 1-800-442-2771.

2021-2022 Cool Teacher Nominations Have Closed.

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Cool Teacher, Shanna Richey, Pinewood Elementary School

WGVU Celebrates Cool Teacher, Shanna Richey, Pinewood Elementary School

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Cool Teacher, Jason Lovorn, Brandon Elementary

WGVU Celebrates Cool Teacher Jason Lovorn, Brandon Elementary

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Cool Teacher, Courtney Funk, Gilkey Elementary

WGVU celebrates Cool Teacher, Courtney Funk, Gilkey Elementary

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Cool Teacher Mary Wilcox, Lincoln Elementary

WGVU celebrates Cool Teacher Mary Wilcox, Lincoln Elementary

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Cool Teacher, Kendra Hanson, Evergreen Elementary

WGVU Celebrates Cool Teacher Kendra Hanson, Evergreen Elementary

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Cool Teacher, Shannon Foerch, Quest Elementary

WGVU Celebrates Cool Teacher, Shannon Foerch, Quest Elementary

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Cool Teacher Holly Mills, Lawton Elementary

WGVU Celebrates Cool Teacher Holly Mills, Lawton Elementary

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Cool Teacher, Amanda Charles, North Muskegon Elementary

WGVU Celebrates Cool Teacher Amanda Charles, North Muskegon Elementary

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Cool Teacher, Erin Lenau, Coopersville West Elementary

WGVU Celebrates Cool Teacher, Erin Lenau, Coopersville West Elementary

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Cool Teacher Patricia Kraay, Woodbridge Elementary School

WGVU Celebrates Cool Teacher Patricia Kraay, Woodbridge Elementary School

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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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WGVU Cool Teacher Sarah Graham, Glenwood Elementary, Kentwood

WGVU celebrates Cool Teacher Sarah Graham, Glenwood Elementary, Kentwood

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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 Amanda Skinner, Hughes Elementary School, Marshall

WGVU celebrates Cool Teacher Amanda Skinner, Hughes Elementary School, Marshall

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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 Sheryl Johnsen, Van Buren Tech, Lawrence

WGVU celebrates Cool Teacher Sheryl Johnsen, Van Buren Tech, Lawrence

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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

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