Articles
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Spotlight: 10 Questions for Paula Franklin (TN '17)
March 1, 2018Government teacher Paula Franklin (TN ’17) wants students to leave her class inspired to become involved citizens: “I just hope they remember that I care about them and want them to be successful.”
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Spotlight: 10 Questions for Ken Kang (HI '17)
February 28, 2018Ken Kang (HI ’17) often talks with his students about leaving a legacy that is ethical and serves others: “I hope they remember that I wanted them to create a brighter future not only for themselves, but for their children and their children's children.”
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Spotlight: 10 Questions for Meghan LeFevers (NC '17)
February 27, 2018Since 2016, Meghan LeFevers (NC ’17) has traveled the country giving presentations with a former student who has Autism Spectrum Disorder. Meghan’s using her Award money to take the student and her family to Walt Disney World: “Without her commitment to continue to improve and to share her story, I would not be where I am today.”
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Spotlight: 10 Questions for Katie Negen (TX '17)
February 26, 2018Like so many other Milken Educators, Katie Negen (TX ’17) was inspired to teach by the educators in her family. At her grandfather’s funeral, students lined up to share stories about him: “I hope to make a fraction of that impact in my career.”
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Spotlight: 10 Questions for Erika Klose (WV ’17)
February 23, 2018Geologist Erika Klose (WV ’17) wants students to leave her class with the confidence to pursue challenging STEM careers: “My goal is to create positive experiences in science for all students.”
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Spotlight: 10 Questions for Alexis King (CA '17)
February 22, 2018English teacher Alexis King (CA ’17) describes her first year of teaching as a whirlwind, but loads of fun: “I remember thinking that I had definitely chosen the correct job for me.”
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Spotlight: 10 Questions for Melanie Cole (PA '17)
February 21, 2018Special education teacher Melanie Cole (PA ’17) loves helping her senior students bring their future dreams to life as they prepare to leave high school: “These are some of my favorite conversations.”
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Spotlight: 10 Questions for Maria DeBruin (NJ '17)
February 20, 2018Chemistry teacher Maria DeBruin (NJ ’17) expected her life to change when she left the corporate world for the classroom, but she’s embraced every part of her role as a teacher, even bathroom, hall and cafeteria duty: “I have learned to love every opportunity to interact with students.”
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Spotlight: 10 Questions for Theresa Cross (LA '17)
February 15, 2018Theresa Cross (LA ’17) is using some of her Milken Educator Award money to fund an annual award for an outstanding educator at InspireNOLA charter schools: “It was so wonderful to be acknowledged that I want other educators to have the same experience.”
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Spotlight: 10 Questions for Lisa Rodgers (CO '17)
February 12, 2018Biology teacher Lisa Rodgers (CO ’17) isn’t sure students will remember the exact content of her classes, but she thinks the process will stick: “I hope they remember how to engage in scientific inquiry so they can reliably answer their own questions later in life.”