Milestones

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  Kelly Aramaki (WA '10) Named WA Elementary School Principal of the Year

  March 8, 2013
  The Elementary School Principals Association of Washington praised Kelly Aramaki for his focus on instructional leadership and collaboration with teachers when naming him the state’s 2013-14 elementary Principal of the Year.  He was chosen by a panel of his peers. (read more)
  
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  Pender Makin (ME '01) Named Maine Principal of the Year

  March 7, 2013
  

  The Maine Principal’s Association has named Pender Makin the high school Principal of the Year for 2013–14.
  

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  Tom Sabo (VT '09) Heads Development of VT Governor's Institute

  March 5, 2013
  Tom Sabo was one of two lead professors heading the workforce group that developed Vermont’s Summer 2013 Governor’s Institute on “Food Systems: Farms, Food and Your Future,” to be held at Vermont Technical College. (read more)
  
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  Erin Jones (WA '07) Recognized by White House as "Champion of Change"

  February 27, 2013
  Erin Jones was one of ten individuals recognized by the White House as “Champions of Change,” honoring leaders who have advanced educational excellence for the African American community. (read more)
  
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  Brian Page (OH '11) Provides Input to President’s Advisory Council on Financial Capability

  January 29, 2013
  In the final report issued by the President’s Advisory Council on Financial Capability, Brian Page was acknowledged and thanked for sharing his financial literacy expertise with the Council. (read more)
  
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  Dr. Steven Paine (WV '95) Named Executive Director of Business and Education Coallition

  January 23, 2013
  Milken Educator and former superintendent of schools for West Virginia Dr. Steven Paine is named president of The Partnership for 21st Century Skills. (read more)
  
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  Cheryl Shintani (HI '92) is NASA Solar System Educator

  January 1, 2011
  Elementary school reading teacher Cheryl Shintani (HI '92) is now a NASA Solar System Educator. She flew to Florida's Kennedy Space Center for the launch of NASA's newest space technology. (read more)
  
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  Shannon Garrison (CA '08) and Dr. Hector Ibarra (IA '93) on National Assessment Governing Board Committee

  January 1, 2011
  Two of the three teachers on NAGB (National Assessment Governing Board), the committee that sets policy for NAEP, the Nation’s Report Card, are Milken Educators. (read more)
  
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  William Twyman (KY '93) Joins KY State Board of Education

  January 1, 2011
  On Wednesday, Aug. 5, William L. Twyman (KY ’93) was sworn in as a member of the Kentucky Board of Education by Kentucky Supreme Court Justice Daniel Venters. (read more)
  
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  Francis Mustapha (IN '93) Receives 2009 Chasing Rainbows Award

  January 1, 2011
  Francis Mustapha, a teacher at Snider High School in Fort Wayne, Indiana, has been selected as the recipient of Dolly Parton's 2009 Chasing Rainbows Award. (read more)