✋ Welcome to GEG Michigan 2.0! Let’s meet the room (and map the mitten!)

[MissGalang]

Hello, Michigan educators!

Welcome to our brand-new platform space! Whether you were part of our previous GEG Michigan google group or you are joining us for the very first time, we are thrilled you’re here.

As we launch this community on our new platform, our goal is simple: to create a connected, collaborative space where Michigan teachers, tech coaches, administrators, higher-ed faculty, and educational leaders can share ideas, tackle challenges, and level up our tech skills together.

To get things rolling, we want to know who is in the room and where you’re tuning in from across the state!

Drop a comment below with:

1. Your Role & District/Organization: (e.g., 4th Grade Teacher, Tech Integration Specialist, High School Principal, ISD Specialist)

2. Where on the Mitten (or Yooper land!) are you located? (Bonus points for using the classic "hand map" reference: Thumb? Tip of the Mitt? West Michigan? UP?)

3. One goal or topic you hope to explore with this community this year (e.g., Gemini & AI tools, Chromebook workflow hacks, Google Workspace admin, digital citizenship, etc.)

I’ll kick things off in the comments below! Can't wait to see the incredible mix of talent and passion across our Great Lakes state. Tag a fellow Michigan colleague below who should join us!

[MissGalang]

Hey everyone! I’m Rachelle, one of your GEG Michigan leaders, and I’m coming to you right from the Tip of the Mitt in the Petoskey area! ✋📍

I am so energized to help foster a thriving network across our state. My absolute passion is supporting educators as they explore and adopt Google for Education tools to make daily teaching and learning more engaging, effective, and manageable.

This year, I’m especially excited to connect on practical and creative ways we can leverage Gemini to save teachers time and unlock creative learning experiences for students!

Who’s jumping in next? Leave your intro below! 👇

[JoshHubbard]

Hello!  I'm Josh Hubbard from Downriver area.  I'm the Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology at Inter-City Baptist School in Allen Park.  Looking forward to learning how to leverage AI to help classroom teachers as they work with a wide range of students.