Milestones

Rachel Kinsaul (GA '24) Named 2026 GA Teacher of the Year
May 30, 2025
Rachel Kinsaul (GA '24) is named the 2026 Georgia Teacher of the Year by the Georgia Department of Education. (read more)
Dr. Trey Duke (TN '08) Named Mid-Cumberland Superintendent of the Year
April 25, 2025
Dr. Trey Duke (TN '08) was named the Mid-Cumberland Superintendent of the Year on April 25, 2025, by the Tennessee Organization of School Superintendents (TOSS). (read more)
Brian Cox (WY '19) Named AWSA Wisconsin High School Principal of the Year
April 11, 2025
Brian Cox (WY '19) was named the Association of Wisconsin School Administrators (AWSA) Wisconsin High School Principal of the Year on Friday, April 11, 2025 during a surprise announcement from AWSA at Verona Area High School. (read more)
Dr. Gary Stark (AR '01) Selected to Receive College of Education and Health Professions Dean's Circle of Care Award
February 6, 2025
Dr. Gary Stark (AR '01) has been selected to receive the 2025 College of Education and Health Professions Dean's Circle of Care Award, highlighting his work as an outstanding educator and philanthropist. (read more)
Nardi Routten (FL '14) Receives Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST)
January 13, 2025
Nardi Routten (FL '14) Receives Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) from President Biden. (read more)
Jennifer Hite (MS '23) Receives Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST)
January 13, 2025
Jennifer Hite (MS '23) Receives Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) from President Biden. (read more)
Ashley Wilkins (WV '23) Placed on ILA's 30 Under 30 List
January 13, 2025
Ashley Wilkins (WV '23) has been placed on International Literacy Association’s (ILA) 2025 30 Under 30 list. (read more)
Shane Baker (KY '23) Placed on ILA's 30 Under 30 List
January 13, 2025
Shane Baker (KY '23) has been placed on the International Literacy Association's 2025 30 under 30 list (read more)
Mike Patterson (NV ' 09) Named 2025 Nevada State Teacher of the Year
October 14, 2024
This award honors Patterson's 30-year career teaching geometry, algebra and calculus. (read more)
Dr. Manuel Valenzuela (AZ '98) Named Champion of Public Education
September 24, 2024
Dr. Manuel Valenzuela (AZ '98) is named the first Champion of Public Education by The Horace Mann League of the USA. (read more)