Quotes

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  "Since [I received] the Milken Educator Award, students at my school have been much more vocal about their appreciation of teachers...." (read more)

  Amanda Raupe (OK '16)

  Instructional Coach, Hilldale Elementary School
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  "I just love the curiosity, positivity and optimism [elementary-age] children bring to the classroom. It's an incredible responsibility to..." (read more)

  Katie Picciuto (TN '16)

  Teacher, Mill Creek Elementary School
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  "Educational equity is more than the latest educational buzzword. It is a belief, a mindset, a mode of operation, a conviction, a..." (read more)

  Michelle Ryan (MA '15)

  Associate Commissioner at the Kaleidoscope Collective for Learning, Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
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  "I think we need to encourage others by reinforcing the fact that teaching is a labor of love. If you keep the kids at the front of your..." (read more)

  Kelly Sutcliffe (HI '16)

  Teacher, President Thomas Jefferson Elementary
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  "Science, technology, engineering and mathematics are absolutely critical components within the framework of curriculum for 21st-century..." (read more)

  Masaru Uchino (HI '16)

  Teacher, Momilani Elementary School
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  "I'm pursuing my doctorate because I want to be able to communicate the value of having specialized elementary school teachers. We need to..." (read more)

  Dr. Tiffany Tynes Curry (OH '16)

  Transformation Coach, Columbus City Schools
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  "I think [my Milken Educator Award] allows [my students] to see that through hard work and determination, good things can happen to them. I..." (read more)

  Jayda Pugliese (PA '16)

  Principal, St. Mary Interparochial School
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  "I know we're succeeding as a school community when I see kids competing in our building spelling bee give high fives and thumbs up to..." (read more)

  Stephanie Conklin (KS '16)

  Principal, Brougham Elementary School