July 6, 2016 Robert Rivera (TX '06) is up for a Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching, the highest honor given by the U.S. government for K-12 math and science teaching. (read more)
Michael Johnson (AK '08) Named Alaska Education Commissioner
June 20, 2016
A former teacher, principal and superintendent, Dr. Johnson will assume Alaska's top education position in July. (read more)
Rachel Willis (GA '10) Receives Social Innovation Award
June 6, 2016
Teach for America's Social Innovation Awards honor alumni working to end educational inequity. (read more)
May 25, 2016
The yearlong program equips teachers to advocate for their students and their profession. (read more)
Steve Woolf (KS '95) Named KATFACS Administrator of the Year
May 6, 2016
The award will be presented at the organization's summer conference. (read more)
Barby Judge (MT '98) Honored by University of Montana Western
April 26, 2016
The elementary school teacher and administrator joins the university's Education Hall of Fame. (read more)
School Led by Dilhani Uswatte (AL '09) Wins $20K National Grant
April 5, 2016
Rocky Ridge Elementary School in Hoover, where Dr. Dilhani Uswatte (AL '09) is principal, receives the coveted national UNThink My School award. (read more)
Wade Whitehead Inducted into National Teachers Hall of Fame
March 28, 2016 Wade Whitehead (VA '00), a fifth-grade teacher at Crystal Spring Elementary in Roanoke, joins the NTHF's class of 2016. (read more)
Kimberly Bearden Added to National Teachers Hall of Fame
