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Kimberly Alexander Carlo Makes History in NY

Kimberly Alexander Carlo Makes History in NY

Science teacher Kimberly Alexander Carlo's students and colleagues were overjoyed when we surprised her with New York's 2023 Milken Educator Award at Lewiston-Porter Middle School. New York State Education Commissioner Dr. Betty A. Rosa joined us to celebrate Kimberly, the first ever recipient of a $25,000 Milken Award in Lewiston-Porter Central School District. The recognition represents a full-circle moment for the teacher, who graduated from the same district where she now teaches. "I became a teacher because I wanted to be a mentor," Kimberly told us after the assembly. "I went to Lew-Port and I had these really awesome teachers who mentored me. I wanted to help other kids figure out what they want to do."