Joseph Erdmann

I am passionate about helping youth become responsible productive members of society. I believe that a balanced education and involvement in extra-curricular environments will inspire students to be successful young adults. I believe hard work, honesty, and perseverance will pay off in a positive way in the classroom, extra-curricular, and life. I adopted this philosophy as a child and it has helped me build many relationships in my personal and professional life. I am regarded as someone you can depend on.

As an educator in Harbor Springs I have embraced being involved in my students' hobbies and life. I frequently attend sporting events, plays, dance recitals, and social gatherings that I am invited to. I have volunteered as a middle school assistant basketball coach when asked, volunteered with The First Tee of Northern Michigan and Harbor Point's golf programs. Additionally, I have taken part in leadership opportunities as Shay's Student Council and K-Kids teacher representative. I have served on the district's Steering Committee, Athletic advisory board, Technology, and Growth Data Committees. I had the pleasure of piloting A2A (Awareness to Action) with the fifth grade students over two years. This process resulted in the city of Harbor Springs purchasing water separators for the health of Lake Michigan. In October of 2012, administration recognized my efforts as an educator with the nomination for a certificate of appreciation by Office Max. 

• Create and Captivate: Using Online Presentations to Teach
• One Stop Shop: Online Docs, Spreadsheets, Slides and Forms for your Classroom
• The Writer's Notebook
• Sticks and Stones: The Bully Free Zone
• Brain Works: Better Teaching with the Brain in Mind
• Unlocking the Potential of Artificial Intelligence in Education