Episode 275: Kentucky Teacher of the Year

Episode 275: Kentucky Teacher of the Year

April 19, 2026 · 35 min

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TR interviews Michelle Gross, Kentucky's 2026 Teacher of the Year, about her teaching methods and student engagement.

TR is joined by Michelle Gross, Kentucky's 2026 Teacher of the Year, to talk about how she uses the model to push and inspire her students Show Notes KY Teacher of the Year National Board Certification for Professional Teaching Standards Michelle's Dream House project Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week Join the Modern Classrooms Project on June 23rd for the Leadership Collaborative Summit 2026 — a free, virtual event for K-12 school and district leaders. This year's theme is "Personalized by Design," and it's built around a core belief: every student learns differently, and the best learning communities are built to act on that. You'll hear from principals, district leaders, and coaches from across the country who are making instruction more human through mastery-based, student-centered approaches — and getting real results. Every session is led by practitioners and designed to give you strategies you can act on this fall. [Register here](modernclassrooms.org/leadership/summit-2026) Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us questions and feedback at: podcast@modernclassrooms.org Listen to this podcast on Youtube Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter…

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