About Sweat to Inspire

Sweat to Inspire is a movement for all people to use their positive actions to influence the youth around them. The Blog is about ideas around education and how to improve it for the youth of tomorrow.

Who is the Author of this Blog:

Todd Bloch is a middle school science teacher with over 25 years of teaching experience in Metro Detroit. He holds an M.A. degree in Middle Level Education, a BS in Geology, and a BA in Communications. His three children and wonderful wife inspire him to make a slight difference.

Todd organized Middle School Chat #MSchat on Twitter, Thursdays at 8 pm ET, for 10 years, it is now on Blue Sky. He was also part of the #MichED organizing team for many years.

In the News: 

Michigan’s average teacher salary in 2017-18 was lower than in 2009-10. M-Live  – April 2019

Failed Silverdome Implosion a “good” mistake. M-Live – Dec 2017

Silverdome Implosion a teachable moment- Huffington Post  – Dec 2017

Teachers and Students deserve better than Devos- The Detroit News – Jan 2017

Educators concerned about Devos appointment – Fox 2 News – Jan 2017

Extraordinary Learning for all – Rick Joseph  – Dec 2015