Milestones

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  Michael Johnson (AK '08) Joins CCSSO Board

  November 18, 2019
  The board is the governing body of the Council of Chief State School Officers. (read more)
  
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  Desi Nesmith (CT 14) Named State Deputy Commissioner

  November 6, 2019
  His new title: Deputy Commissioner of Education for Academics & Innovation.  (read more)
  
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  Erika Klose (WV '17) Wins 2019 PAEMST Award

  October 15, 2019
  Created by Congress in 1983, the PAEMST award recognizes STEM teachers who have both deep content knowledge of the subjects they teach and the ability to motivate and enable students to be successful. (read more)
  
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  Heidi Albin (KS '17) Wins PAEMST Award

  October 15, 2019
  The annual award from the U.S. government recognizes excellence in K-12 STEM education. (read more)
  
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  John Pandolfo (VT '05) Named 2019 Superintendent of the Year

  May 17, 2019
  The Vermont Superintendents Association bestowed the honor. (read more)
  
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  Amara Alexander (AL '16) Chosen as Einstein Fellow

  May 13, 2019
  She will spend a year in Washington, D.C. working on STEM education initiatives.  (read more)
  
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  Pender Makin (ME '01) Becomes State Commissioner

  February 24, 2019
  Governor Janet Mills taps the Milken Educator to run Maine's DOE.  (read more)
  
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  Katarina Sandoval (NM '03) Joins NM Public Education Department

  January 24, 2019
  Sandoval joins the PED as a deputy secretary. (read more)
  
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  Joni Readout (IA '17) Joins Governor's Teachers Cabinet

  December 11, 2018
  She is one of 16 educators who will meet with the state quarterly to advise on issues in education. (read more)
  
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  Misty Ayres-Miranda (TN '15) Named a TN Teacher Ambassador

  December 3, 2018
  The program allows educators to advise at the state level without leaving the classroom. (read more)