Milestones

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  Jayda Pugliese's (PA '16) School Named National Blue Ribbon School

  September 19, 2023
  Under Principal Jayda Pugliese's (PA '16) leadership, St. Mary Interparochial School in Philadelphia, PA, has been designated as a 2023 Exemplary High-Performing National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence.  (read more)
  
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  Kevin Dailey (KY '21) Named Kentucky Teacher of the Year

  September 13, 2023
  This year's Kentucky Teacher of the Year was selected from over 1,300 nominees and 22 finalists. (read more)
  
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  Brian Allman (WV '19) Named State History Teacher of the Year

  August 1, 2023
  The award is bestowed by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. (read more)
  
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  Chris Bessonette (WY '18) Wins Fulbright

  June 16, 2023
  The dual-language immersion teacher will study in Taiwan.  (read more)
  
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  Shannon Ryan (NM '14) Wins Golden Apple Award

  April 3, 2023
  The award is given by the Golden Apple Foundation of New Mexico. (read more)
  
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  Mary Nell Anthony (SC '05) Named Charter Leader of the Year

  March 30, 2023
  The honor comes from the Public Charter School Alliance of South Carolina. (read more)
  
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  Jeff Rudkin (IN '07) Wins MY HERO Teacher Award

  November 19, 2022
  He received the honor at the MY HERO 18th International Film Festival. (read more)
  
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  Dr. Dilhani Uswatte (AL '09) Joins NAGB

  November 10, 2022
  The National Assessment Governing Board oversees the country’s only ongoing, nationally representative assessment of student achievement. (read more)
  
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  Nardi Routten (FL '14) Reappointed to NAGB

  October 14, 2022
  Her second four-year term ends in September 2026. (read more)
  
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  Jon Pickinpaugh (NE '17) Appointed to NAGB

  October 14, 2022
  The National Assessment Governing Board oversees the "Nation's Report Card." (read more)