2026
State Teacher of the Year

Corey Rosser

State/Territory:

Michigan

Content Area:

History

Grade:

10-12

Biography:

Corey Rosser is a dedicated alternative education teacher at Quest High School, part of the North Branch Area Schools district. He holds a master’s degree in education leadership from Margrove College, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in education from Central Michigan University. Now in his 22nd year of teaching — all of which have been devoted to Quest — Rosser teaches social studies and Imagine Learning courses for students in grades 10-12, specializing in working with at-risk students.

Throughout his career, Rosser has demonstrated a deep commitment to student success in both traditional and alternative education settings. Rosser uses holistic and hands-on approaches to reach students. He has taught summer school for more than two decades and for the past eight years has provided virtual instruction to high school students across both traditional and alternative programs in North Branch. Additionally, he coaches junior varsity basketball and junior varsity baseball.

An active member of the Michigan Alternative Education Organization, Rosser continues to advocate for innovative, student-centered approaches that support diverse learning needs.

State teacher biographies were contributed by individual teachers.
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