Quotes

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  "It's my favorite thing in the world — I love teaching kids to read. It's really magical when you can break down what seems like such a..." (read more)

  Leigh Beson (MA '22)

  Teacher, Rochester Memorial School
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  "This is in my blood — this is what I was born to do. This Award validates that I'm in the right spot, doing the right things. I'm in..." (read more)

  Megan Brown (AZ '22)

  Principal, Buckeye Elementary School
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  "My sister started her career as a teacher when I was in high school. I saw the way she and my dad [a minister] poured into people, and I..." (read more)

  Emily Howard (AR '22)

  Teacher, Drew Central Elementary School
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  "This is the kind of thing that keeps teachers in the classroom. When you're surrounded by children all day, there aren't a lot of adults..." (read more)

  Diana Lopez (TX '22)

  Humanities Subject Expert Teacher, BASIS San Antonio Primary Medical Center Campus
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  "I love children. I love molding their minds and growing my students to reach their full potential. When I see my students achieve, it..." (read more)

  Jenna Dean (TX '22)

  Teacher, Helena Park Elementary School
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  "I didn't choose education as a career — it chose me. My heart was made to do this. Never stop asking questions. Can you promise me that..." (read more)

  Brittany Tinkler (IN '22)

  Teacher, Rosa Parks Elementary School
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  "I couldn't be the teacher I am without people believing in me."Rejily Soriano (NV '22), Milken Educator Award acceptance speech..." (read more)

  Rejily Soriano (NV '22)

  Teacher, West Wendover Elementary School
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  "I love being a part of my students' lives, as much as they are of mine. They always have a huge impact on me."Liz Barnum (NV '22), Milken..." (read more)

  Liz Barnum (NV '22)

  Teacher, Katherine Dunn Elementary School