Quotes

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  "It's important to recognize educators because we're doing work that helps the whole community."— Elaine Hill at her..." (read more)

  Elaine Hill (CT '22)

  Teacher, Charter Oak International Academy
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  "I idolized all of my teachers. It always looked easy, the work that they did. They always had a positive attitude and created a warm..." (read more)

  Dion T. Jones (MD '22)

  Teacher, Fairland Elementary School
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  "This Award is only possible because of all the wonderful colleagues I've learned from over the years at Cumberland. This truly..." (read more)

  Pamela Stepko (VA '22)

  Math Interventionist and Coach, Cumberland Elementary School
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  "Guiding students down the path of being a lifelong learner is what drew me to education. It's important to remember that..." (read more)

  Jessica Barnette (NC '22)

  Teacher, Rocky Point Elementary School
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  "I became an educator because I wanted to make a difference. I love kids. I love seeing them learn and grow."— Abby..." (read more)

  Abby Turbak (SD '22)

  Teacher, McKinley Elementary School
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  "My students are always ready and excited to learn. You get to see the kids have these light bulb moments, and it's so..." (read more)

  Anna Norviel (ID '22)

  Special Education Teacher, White Pine STEM Academy
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  "I love learning, and I want to share that love with children, because learning is what's going to take anybody anywhere in their..." (read more)

  Jess Kavitz (WY '22)

  Teacher, Meadowlark Elementary
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  "It really hit me when I saw all the people who came today and have received the Milken Award before. I feel like I'm part of an..." (read more)

  Angela Fowler (IN '22)

  Teacher, Grassy Creek Elementary School