Today’s guest is Erik Meerschaert. Erik is known for his positivity, his dedication to creating belonging among young students, his passion for unified sports, his love of music (including Dave Matthews Band & Eminem), and he's often described as a ball of energy. Erik, or Mr. M, is also a special education teacher at Lake Orion High School and the 2026-27 Michigan Teacher of the Year! This is Erik’s story.
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