Quotes
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"I believe we are successful if we have made a difference in the lives of others, lived a life aligned with our values, and achieved..." (read more)
Lacy Rivera (NM '19)
Teacher, Sundance Elementary School -
"The relationships between older and younger students through reading stories together is one of my very favorite successes. Watching..." (read more)
Lyndsay Hartmann (NE '19)
Teacher, St. Patrick Catholic School -
"I push my students hard. I see more potential in them than they see in themselves most of the time. Based on my upbringing at their..." (read more)
Nicolas Jacques (NV '19)
Band Director, Carson High School -
"What I love most about high school students is their eagerness. So often teenagers in our society get put down as lazy and out of..." (read more)
M.E. Hersey (MA '19)
Curriculum and Instructional Coordinator & English Teacher, Springfield Honors Academy at The High School of Commerce -
"I really hope that my students walk away from class with academic confidence, an ability to think critically and an understanding..." (read more)
Julie Rowell (OR '19)
Secondary Multilingual Learner Program Coordinator, Gresham High School -
"A lot of former students reached out to congratulate me [after the Milken Award] and tell me how they felt when they were in my..." (read more)
Candice Harrington (CA '19)
Teacher, Capistrano Valley High School -
"Middle school students are the best! They are at a unique age where they are hopeful for their futures and excited for the choices..." (read more)
Melissa Fike (MO '19)
Teacher, Oakland Middle School -
"I understand our students’ struggles because I was raised in this community and shared the same struggles they have. I am an..." (read more)
Omar Duron (AZ '19)
Associate Superintendent, Gadsden Elementary School District