Milestones

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  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)
  
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  Jamie Karaffa (ME '21) Named Maine Junior Division 2025 National History Day Teacher of the Year

  May 12, 2025
  Jamie Karaffa is named Maine Junior Division 2025 National History Day Teacher of the Year by National History Day (NHD). (read more)
  
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  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)
  
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  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)
  
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  Dewey Gottlieb (HI '03) Named National Council of Teachers of Mathematics President-Elect

  April 1, 2025
  Dewey Gottlieb (HI '03) is named the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics President-Elect. (read more)
  
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  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)
  
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  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)
  
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  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)
  
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  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)
  
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  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)