Milestones

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  Dr. L. Denise Fredrick (MO ’99) Receives Pioneer in Education Award from Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

  July 27, 2026
  Dr. L. Denise Fredrick (MO ’99) was honored as a Pioneer in Education by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education at the 65th Annual Cooperative Conference for School Administrators. (read more)
  
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  Dr. Gary Stark Appointed to Serve on Arkansas State Board of Education

  July 27, 2026
  Dr. Gary Stark (AR ’01) has been appointed by Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders to serve on the Arkansas State Board of Education through June 30, 2033.  (read more)
  
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  University Alma Maters Honor John Melandro (NY ’24) for Excellence in Education

  July 9, 2026
  St. Joseph’s University and Stony Brook University have honored John Melandro (NY '24) with prestigious alumni awards. (read more)
  
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  Luke Kanine (MI '24) Selected as Michigan Regional Teacher of the Year and Finalist for 2026-27 Michigan Teacher of the Year

  February 17, 2026
  Luke Kanine (MI '24) is selected as Michigan Regional Teacher of the Year and a finalist for 2026-27 Michigan Teacher of the Year. (read more)
  
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  College of Education and Health Professions Names Toni Lockhart (AR '00) Departmental Alumni Award Winner

  February 10, 2026
  Toni Lockhart (AR '00) is named a College of Education and Health Professions Departmental Alumni Award Winner. (read more)
  
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  Rachel Kinsaul (GA '24) Named Finalist for 2026 National Teacher of the Year

  January 27, 2026
  Rachel Kinsaul (GA '24) is named a finalist for the 2026 National Teacher of the Year. (read more)
  
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  Mark L. Ingerson (VA '05) Selected for Virginia High School League's Hall of Fame

  January 5, 2026
  Mark L. Ingerson (VA '05) is selected for Virginia High School League's Hall of Fame. (read more)
  
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  Brian Allman (WV '19) Elected President of the West Virginia Council for the Social Studies

  October 20, 2025
  Brian Allman (WV '19) is elected President of the West Virginia Council for the Social Studies. (read more)
  
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  Joshua Marmolejo (TX '24) Honored with the 2025 Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Award

  October 13, 2025
  Joshua Marmolejo (TX '24) is honored with the 2025 Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Award (read more)
  
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  Ashley Johnson (IN '24) Named an Indiana ACTE 2025 Teacher of the Year

  September 11, 2025
  Ashley Johnson (IN '24) is named an Indiana ACTE 2025 Teacher of the Year. (read more)