The educator from Sanilac County acknowledged for the great teaching

Brown City, Michigan — Among the winners of the Excellence in Education Award of the Michigan Lottery stands Brett Metzger, a math teacher in high school at Brown City High School, whose dedication to students and the community has been acknowledged. The award is presented annually as part of a program that identifies and rewards the most outstanding educators in public schools whose work is instrumental in student learning and school performance.

Metzger was awarded the prize at a ceremony where he was handed a check and an open acknowledgment of his contributions by Michigan Lottery Commissioner Suzanna Shkreli. This award program aims to recognize by publicizing the hard-working teachers that sometimes get unnoticed in their daily routine.

About Brett Metzger and His Work

At Brown City High School, which comes under the Brown City Community Schools district located in Sanilac County, Mr. Metzger is the one teaching mathematics. He has been in the education profession for eight years now, of which five years have been in the present Brown City stint. Metzger is a graduate of Grand Valley State University.

The Michigan Lottery states that Metzger is a teacher with "relentless drive" who always looks to help students in their academic and personality development. His teaching methods are unrestricted by the textbook and include the students' creative engagement and the real-world application of the math skills learned, thus encouraging them to think critically and step outside the boundaries of the classroom.

A nominator endorsed Metzger, who is a lifelong friend, and praised his commitment not only to teaching in the classroom but also to offering help in non-academic activities such as sports and community projects. The nominator depicted Metzger as a teacher whose qualities, zeal, and persistence give rise to a major distinction for students, families, and teachers.

Excellence in Education Award Program Details

The Michigan Lottery set up the Excellence in Education Awards in 2014 to give recognition to public-school teachers throughout the state. The initiative picks weekly winners who are given a cash award; in this scenario, Metzger was granted $2,000 for his school's activities. Eventually, one weekly winner gets to be the Educator of the Year and is given a bigger cash prize—the end of each school year is the occasion for this selection.

The Lottery’s media partners also showcase each winner on local and regional television; among these are WXYZ-TV in Detroit, FOX 17 in Grand Rapids, FOX 47 in Lansing, WLUC in Marquette, WNEM in Saginaw, and WWTV in Traverse City. Hence, this media spotlight not only brings the stories of the exceptional educators but also their recognition into the larger Michigan community.

Metzger’s Philosophy and Future Impact

Metzger cites the encouragement that he received from the teachers and coaches in his life as the reason for his wish to become an educator. He is of the opinion that no student is incapable of succeeding and therefore, he is committed to offering students the necessary tools, confidence, and mindset that would help them in their pursuit of goals.

This recognition not only highlights the great role of the devoted teachers who are the inspiration of students both in and out of the classroom but also the need to celebrate the educational excellence in Michigan continually.