Milestones

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)
Jay Forrest (SC '01) Recognized with the Order of the Palmetto
April 28, 2024
Jay Forrest (SC '01) was honored with the Order of the Palmetto for his 30 years of distinguished excellence in music education. (read more)
Keith Ballard Added to National Teachers Hall of Fame
April 5, 2024
Music teacher Keith Ballard (CA '03) joins the NTHF class of 2024. (read more)
Erin Hodges (AR '13) Receives 2024 NAESP National Assistant Principal Award
April 1, 2024
Part of Erin's recognition included a trip to Nashville where she accepted the award at the UNITED Conference. (read more)
Megan Park (WY '23) Receives 2024 NAESP National Assistant Principal Award
April 1, 2024
Part of Megan's recognition included a trip to Nashville where she accepted the award at the UNITED Conference. (read more)
Andrew Rebello (MA '23) Named MSAA High School Principal of the Year
March 26, 2024
The award is bestowed by the Massachusetts School Administrators’ Association. (read more)