Milestones

• 

  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)
  
• 

  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)
  
• 

  Timothy Thomas (AZ '16) Named Human Resources Administrator of the Year

  November 21, 2024
  Timothy Thomas (AZ '16) is named the Human Resources Administrator of the Year by the Arizona School Personnel Administrators Association (ASPAA).  (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)
  
• 

  Dr. Ernie Adkins (WV '98) Named WV Assistant Superintendent of the Year

  June 19, 2024
  The recognition comes from the West Virginia Association of School Administrators. (read more)