Milestones

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  Julie Cajune (MT '02) Completes Tribal History Project

  January 1, 2011
  Julie Cajune (MT '02), a member of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai American Indian tribes, recently completed a three-year project developing tribal history materials that was funded by the Montana State Legislature. (read more)
  
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  Suzanne Culbreth (AL ’99) Named AL 2012 Teacher of the Year

  January 1, 2011
  Alabama Superintendent of Education Dr. Tommy Bice named high school math teacher Suzanne Culbreth (AL ’99) the state’s 2012 Teacher of the Year. (read more)
  
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  Godfrey Saunders (MT ’99) Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

  January 1, 2011
  Retired Bozeman High School principal Godfrey Saunders received a Lifetime Achievement Award at his alma mater, University of Montana Western. (read more)
  
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  Elden Seta (HI ’03) Bestowed Band Director Honor

  January 1, 2011
  Moanalua High School music director Elden Seta (HI ’03) has been named one of the country’s “finest band directors” by the John Philip Sousa Foundation. (read more)
  
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  Cindy Thompson Rudolph (NC '09) Wins NC Outstanding Biology Teacher Award

  January 1, 2011
  The National Association of Biology Teachers awarded Cindy Thompson Rudolph (NC '09) the North Carolina Outstanding Biology Teacher Award. (read more)
  
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  Shekema Silveri (GA ’11) to Serve on Nominating Committee

  January 1, 2011
  Starting in September 2012, Shekema Silveri (GA ’11) will start her year-long term on the National Council of Teachers of English’s Secondary Section Nominating Committee. (read more)
  
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  Dr. Gary Bacon (CA ’92) Publishes 'It's About Cosmic Evolution'

  January 1, 2011
  Ever wonder about the origins of the universe? Retired educator Dr. Gary Bacon (CA ’92) discusses this and more in his new book, It’s About Cosmic Evolution. (read more)
  
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  Suzanne Culbreth (AL ’99) Receives Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching

  January 1, 2011
  President Obama named Milken Educators Suzanne Culbreth (AL ’99) and Sarah Bax (DC ’05) recipients of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. (read more)
  
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  Sarah Bax (DC ’05) Receives Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching

  January 1, 2011
  President Obama named Milken Educators Suzanne Culbreth (AL ’99) and Sarah Bax (DC ’05) recipients of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. (read more)
  
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  Kevin Zerzan (OR '09) Selected for Chalkboard Project Distinguished Educator Council

  January 1, 2011
  Kelly Nakano Devlin (OR '00) and Kevin Zerzan (OR '09) were selected to be part of Oregon's Chalkboard Project Distinguished Educator Council. (read more)