State Representative Penelope Tsernoglou

09/03/2026

Congratulations to our September Teacher of the Month, Dr. Susannah VanHorn at Saint Thomas Aquinas Parish Center in East Lansing!! Dr. VanHorn has been a dedicated educator at St. Thomas Aquinas for the past 10 years, fostering creativity, character, and academic excellence in each of her students.

As the Visual Arts Educator for students in kindergarten through 8th grade, she creates a classroom where every child feels valued, challenged, and inspired. Her art program extends far beyond teaching artistic techniques, as she integrates history, literature, science, and faith into meaningful artistic experiences. I was so glad to be able to visit Dr. VanHorns class, and recognize the amazing work she does for her student students. Congratulations Dr. VanHorn on being our first Teacher of the Month for the 2026-2027 school year!!

09/02/2026

Please join me next Thursday, September 10th, for a Community Conversation Hour at the Williamstown Township Community Park Pavilion! I hope to see you there!!

08/28/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined me for my Community Conversation Hour in Laingsburg today! I was so glad to hear from community members across the district who took the time to share their thoughts about our state. We had some great discussions about improving our education system, protecting our environment, ensuring our local municipalities are properly funded, and passing water safety legislation.

I will be continuing to make the rounds across the district this fall for more community hours, so please be on the lookout for future event notices, or sign up for my e-news at housedems.com/penelope-tsernoglou

08/19/2026

Yesterday, a very hateful group of demonstrators descended on a very peaceful town. I grew up in Southfield and have been visiting Dearborn for as long as I can remember. My family was just there a couple weeks ago. It breaks my heart that the people who live there were targeted by deranged white supremacists who want to destroy the country we have all built together. If you have never been to Dearborn, visit. If you have, you know how misguided and hypocritical these people are who are using the city to advance their own dangerous political agendas.

I ❤️ Dearborn.

08/17/2026

Please join me next Friday, August 28th at McClintock Park in Laingsburg for a Community Conversation Hour!! I’m looking forward to making the rounds across the 75th District again to hear from our community. I hope to see you next Friday, or at another hour soon!

08/12/2026

Just over two weeks ago, the findings of an external investigation into the Interlochen Center for the Arts revealed accounts from more than 70 former students who were sexually abused and / or exploited by nearly 50 different adults at Interlochen over the course of several decades. Now, the Grand Traverse County Prosecutor has announced that 10 to 15 of the nearly 50 adults accused of sexual misconduct could potentially face prosecution.

I commend the Grand Traverse County Prosector’s office for working to prosecute those that still may fall within the statute of limitations. However, the prosecution of only 10 to 15 of the nearly 50 abusers is not enough. We must update Michigan law to ensure that each and every survivor of the horrific abuses that occurred at Interlochen can press charges and seek the justice that they so deserve. Under current law, known abusers are protected by outdated and out of touch statutes. It is far past time that we fix this issue.

GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Ten to 15 of the 47 people accused of misconduct in an investigation involving Interlochen Center for the Arts coul

08/12/2026

Thanks to Republican economic chaos, we have continued to see a surge in prices on nearly everything, and with back-to-school season, it will only get more costly. Hard-working Michiganders shouldn’t have to dread back-to-school season because of the added strain it can put on their budget. Every year that prices continue to rise, more families have to choose between buying essentials like groceries or gas, or providing their children with school supplies. Michigan House Democrats will continue to fight for our schools and communities and a future where every student in Michigan can succeed.

08/10/2026

Congratulations to our August Business of the Month, Mint City Mama's Bakery in St. John’s!! Holly Smith has dedicated the last 2 years to growing her business to reach people across Mid-Michigan. She offers amazing homemade treats like cake pops, cinnamon rolls, cookies and so much more. During the holidays, she even creates themed treat boxes! I was so glad I was able to stop by Holly’s home and learn more about her home-bakery operation and her success over the last 2 years!! Congratulations on being our August Business of the Month!!

08/04/2026

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08/03/2026

Congratulations to our August Teacher of the Month, Mr. Bob Filter from East Lansing High School!! Mr. Filter is an incredible educator at ELHS, teaching history, coaching the Girls Varsity Golf Team, and spear-heading the historic Wurzberg, Germany- East Lansing exchange program. Mr. Filter goes above and beyond for each of his students, especially during the fall when he puts in long hours teaching and coaching. His genuine passion for history has been inspiring for so many of his students, and I was so fortunate to be able to visit his class before the school year ended to show my appreciation for his hard work.

With the new school year quickly approaching, I am excited to be continuing my teacher of the month program to recognize even more amazing educators in the 75th House District! If there is a special teacher you would like to nominate, please follow the link below.

East Lansing Public Schools

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