The latest Michigan educators to be featured in the #proudMieducator video series are a married couple who teach theater and dance to students in Lapeer County.
The #proudMIeducator video features Don and Rebekah Brewer of Imlay City Community Schools. The Brewers are instructors for the Imlay City High School Theatre and Dance Program, which has earned an MDE Career & Technical Education accreditation.
With over 20 years of professional acting under his belt, which includes three on-Broadway shows and three national tours of other Broadway favorites, Don teaches dance and theater courses. Meanwhile, his wife, Rebekah, serves as the performing arts program coordinator, putting to use her experience as an education consultant manager for Michigan’s Department of Education to use while designing and building a program well-loved by students.
Imlay City High School Theatre and Dance Program is recognized as an approved college and career training ground in the visual and performing arts.
Increasing the number of certified teachers, especially in areas of shortage, is one of the eight goals of Michigan’s strategic education plan. Since 2016, the #proudMIeducator series has featured educators and supporters of Michigan educators who share their passion for education.
If you know a proud Michigan educator who should be considered for a future video feature, please email MDE-PME@Michigan.gov.
