The Firebirds need your help nominating a teacher for the third Annual Flint Firebirds Foundation Teacher of the Year award(s)! The two categories will be: Elementary School Teacher (Preschool – 5th Grade) & Secondary Education Teacher (6th – 12th grade). The award recipients will be recognized during a special pre-game ceremony prior to the game at Education Appreciation Night sponsored by Sovita Credit Union & the Michigan Education Association on Saturday, March 15th at 7 p.m. vs. the Soo Greyhounds.
To be eligible for Teacher of the Year, nominees must:
– Have a valid Michigan teaching certificate.
– Works directly with students in their current role.
– Recommended by someone other than themselves.
– Must be a Preschool – 12th grade educator.
Nominee criteria:
– Exceptionally dedicated, knowledgeable, and skilled.
– Goes above and beyond their call of duty.
– Is supportive of the learning environment.
– Develops relationships with students and staff.
“Teacher of the Year” Nomination and Voting Timeline:
– Nomination Period: Monday, February 3rd to Thursday, February 13th.
– Voting Period: Thursday, February 20th to Thursday, February 27th.
– Top 10 Final Vote Period: Monday, March 3rd to Monday, March 10th
** Finalists will be contacted following the conclusion of the final voting period **
Finalists will be contacted by the Firebirds, Sovita Credit Union and the Michigan Education Association.
2025 Firebirds Teacher of the Year Nomination
Nominations for the 2025 Teacher of the Year award