Mikey D Teach

What’s up, Instagram?!? I feel like it’s time to introduce myself to new followers, and reintroduce myself to everyone! Here’s my :

🔟 I have taught Grades 4, 5, and 6 throughout my 19-year career. I love this age group!

9️⃣ I have a nephew (Jack) and a niece (Addi) whom I love and adore to pieces!

8️⃣ I am an Ohio Master Teacher, which is an honor I am super proud of.

7️⃣ I have Hashimoto’s Disease, an autoimmune disease that attacks my thyroid.

6️⃣ I am passionate about Social-Emotional Learning and Mental Health.

5️⃣ I am OBSESSED with coffee. Current obsession? Vietnamese coffee from

4️⃣ I am an ASCD Emerging Leader.

3️⃣ I live in Ohio... despite the cold and the disappointing sports scene. But, I love it here and couldn’t imagine living anywhere else. #216

2️⃣ Nothing makes me happier than a clean kitchen and a freshly vacuumed carpet.

1️⃣ I call the kids in my classroom “my kids” despite the array of weird looks I get when I say it.

I’d love to know about you!! Tell me something from your top 10 in the comments below. 🥰👇🏻

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