Quotes

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  "I hope my students remember my class as one that was full of kindness, positivity and respect. I know many of my students face (or..." (read more)

  Claire Smullen (DC '19)

  Teacher, Stuart-Hobson Middle School
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  "Because AP Biology is a college-level curriculum, it prepares them for post-secondary scientific and mathematical concepts. It also..." (read more)

  Raisa Eady (AL '19)

  Teacher, Pinson Valley High School
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  "I love connecting my students with people in the real world, and I strive to bring authenticity to the subjects I teach. I never want..." (read more)

  Lauren Sepulveda (CT '19)

  Teacher, Clinton Avenue School
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  "I hope my students recognize that I really care about them and I always have their best interests at heart. I want my students to..." (read more)

  Ryan Sykes (VA '19)

  Assistant Principal, Patrick Copeland Elementary School
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  "I hope [my students] are able to maintain a positive attitude and believe that hard work pays off. I want them to be able to say that..." (read more)

  Erin Wyatt (MD '19)

  Teacher, North Harford Middle School
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  "The best part of receiving the Milken Award has been the response from students. Not only have I enjoyed hearing from former..." (read more)

  Elizabeth Landes (PA '19)

  Teacher, Marple Newtown High School
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  "I am in my second year of teaching [in our Teacher Pathway program], and every day I am reminded how amazing it is. It really has..." (read more)

  Alison Ter Horst (SD '19)

  Teacher, Washington High School
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  "My students have been very inspired by the story and significance of the Milken Award. They are aware of the challenges of teaching..." (read more)

  Ben Nguyen (NV '19)

  Teacher, Sunrise Mountain High School