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2022 State Teacher of the Year, Michigan- Leah Porter

Leah Porter

STAte: Michigan
SCHOOL:Wilcox Elementary
SUBJECT: Elementary, Reading Specialist
GRADE LEVEL: 3

Biography

Leah Porter is a third-grade teacher at Wilcox Elementary School in Holt, Michigan. Previous to this school year, she has been a Kindergarten, reading recovery, and intervention teacher. Porter holds a Bachelor of Arts in elementary education and a Master of Arts in literacy and language from Michigan State University. Rooted in a passion for literacy and learning, she has stood as a leader and advocate for the youngest learners. With a drive for community outreach and support, she has developed and led an annual summer outreach program for historically underserved youth, providing enrichment and literacy experiences within the community. As leader of the Wilcox Elementary Student Council, she provides leadership and volunteer opportunities for second- through fourth-grade students in projects and fundraisers for the school and community that support local students and families. Porter has recently become a chair on the student leadership committee of her district’s equity and access team, where she is leading and supporting projects in mentorship, councils and clubs, as well as developing character and leadership curriculum that strives to provide equitable experiences for all students