LANSING, MI (WNWN/WTVB) – A Calhoun County educator has been honored with an Excellence in Education award from the Michigan Lottery.
The latest winner of the award is Pennfield High School physical education teacher Molly Collins.
Collins told the Michigan Lottery says her mother inspired her to pursue a career as an educator and that her passion for health and wellness drive her each day.
Collins was nominated by her childhood best friend.
“To her students, Molly is so much more than a physical education teacher, she is a mentor, a friend, and a confidant. Her lesson plans are filled with fun engaging activities that challenge students and teach them the value of taking care of your mind and body. Molly’s commitment to her students doesn’t stop there though. An example is last year when a student wasn’t going to be able to attend the formal prom for health reasons, Molly not only organized a special ‘prom’ for that student but made sure she had a dress and was dolled up for the occasion. Each year, she also oversees a school/community-wide boys’ volleyball tournament that raises money for student activities and collects non-perishable food for families in the community. Teachers like Molly make us all a little better and leave lasting impacts on the lives of their students forever.”
Collins earned a bachelor’s degree from Hope College and a master’s degree from Concordia University in Chicago. She has been an educator for nine years, all in her current position.
The Michigan Lottery established the Excellence in Education awards in 2014 to recognize outstanding public-school educators across the state during the school year.
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