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Ying Ying Chen (IA '02), who won the Milken Educator Award as principal of Prairie Crest Elementary School in Cedar Rapids, has passed away. She was 65.

Born in Taiwan, the daughter of educators, Ying Ying retired in 2014 as the executive director of learning services in the College Community School District.

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Ying Ying Chen (IA '02)

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Milestones

Jayda Pugliese's (PA '16) School Named National Blue Ribbon School
Jayda Pugliese (PA '16)
Kevin Dailey (KY '21) Named Kentucky Teacher of the Year
Kevin Dailey (KY '21)

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"I love connecting my students with people in the real world, and I strive to bring authenticity to the subjects I teach. I never want my students to feel so far removed and disconnected from a time period, situation, places or people that they are not invested in the importance of history and culture. Having real experiences will set my students up for success in the future. Not only does it reinforce the curriculum, but it helps students build compassion." — Spotlight: Lauren Sepulveda (CT '19)

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Lauren Sepulveda (CT '19)
Assistant Principal

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