This week’s Michigan Lottery Excellence in Education winner is Lumturje Shuti with Pearl Lean Elementary.
“Her commitment to her students goes far beyond the classroom,” Shitu’s nominator said of her. “She’s known for often using her own resources to purchase supplies, materials, and even snacks to ensure her students have the tools they need to learn and thrive.”
Shruti went into education because she saw it in movies and TV as a way to give back.
“As a young child, we did watch a lot between me and my siblings,” she said. “Many shows out there had teachers being portrayed, wanting to make a difference, and I always liked that. And it made me feel that is something to go into and make you feel good about yourself.”
Lumturje from Pearl Lean Elementary receives a $2,000 check from Lottery Commissioner Suzanna Shkreli.
Excellence in Education Awards, sponsored by the Michigan Lottery, have provided more than $29 billion to public education since 1972.