Gary believes that the art of teaching is creative and requires lifelong learners who make a positive impact on the community in which they live as role models. Mr. Koppelman also believes that giving and inspiring children with resourceful academic tools to accomplish and fulfill their life’s aspirations is an integral part of his responsibility as a teacher.
Gary Koppelman
Blissfield, MI | Years Taught: 1973 – 2019
Additional Recognition
- 2017 • The NSTA’s Sylvia Shugrue Award for Elementary Teachers
- 2016 • Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching (PAEMST)
- 2015 • Top 50 Global Teaching Prize Finalist
- 2014 • Michigan Association of School Boards EDEX20 Education Excellence Award
- 2013 • Shell Science Teaching Award – National Science Teachers Association/Shell Oil Company
- 2013 • Midwest Energy Strengthening Schools Award
- 2012 • Special Tribute Teacher Award (State of Michigan)
- 2008 • Wilbur Ellis Agricultural Educational Award
- 2009 • Great Lakes Green Energy Award
- 2008 • Walter P. Chrysler Co. “Closing the Gap in Education Award”
- 2005 • Great Lakes Ethanol Environmental Teacher Award
- 2004 • Golden Apple Teacher Award (Channel 24 TV, Toledo, Ohio)
- 2003 • Special Tribute Teacher Award (State of Michigan)
- 2002 • Educator of the Year Award (Phi Delta Kappa, Lenawee Chapter #1460)
- 2000 • MEEMIC Educational Award
- 1996 • Lourdes College Northwest Ohio Environmental SAVE Teacher Award
- 1981 • Lenawee County Teacher of the Year