Become a Mentor

Detroit Public Television presents Partners in Michigan Education, a series dedicated to the importance of education in Michigan. Sponsored by the Michigan Lottery, the campaign displays the personal education stories of various Michigan celebrities including Michigan State University’s Men’s Head Basketball Coach, Tom Izzo. In the inaugural video, Coach Izzo reflects on his early educational career and the key educators who had an impact on his success. The series gives an inspiring look at how Michigan teachers have influenced those around them.

Meryl Davis and Charlie White

Gold Medal Olympians for Ice Dancing

Partners in Education: Meryl Davis and Charlie White Ice Dancing Olympic gold medalists Meryl Davis and Charlie White on mentorship.

Carmen Harlan

News Anchor, WDIV

Partners in Education: Carmen Harlan Who inspired Detroit television anchor Carmen Harlan to pursue a career in broadcast?

Tom Izzo

Men's Basketball Head Coach, Michigan State University

DPTV Education Partners in Education: Tom Izzo Tom Izzo reflects on the teachers who made the biggest impact on his life.