Quotes

• 
  “It is the educated who will be able to adjust to our rapidly changing world. We need to teach them to be question askers, analyzer,..." (read more)

  Dr. Jana Fukada (HI '14)

  Curriculum Coach, Mililani Uka Elementary School
• 
  “I believe that the future belongs to the educated because with education comes a broadened understanding of the world, the future..." (read more)

  Tracy Espiritu (NJ '14)

  Supervisor of Career and Technical Education, Elizabeth Public Schools
• 
  “Every day I dedicate myself to leading my teachers with my heart. I listen. I learn. I inspire. As an educator at a TAP school, I have..." (read more)

  Lindsey Parker (LA '14)

  Associate Director of Professional Development, National Institute for Excellent in Teaching (NIET)
• 
  “Winning the Milken Award was really rocket fuel for my career! There’s no question that getting this recognition helped me realize..." (read more)

  Dr. Alex Carter (VA '03)

  Vice President, Implementation, The Colorado Education Initiative
• 
  "We are bringing up the youth and the future. I try to come to work every morning with a brand new brain and without any pre-judgment."..." (read more)

  Brandon Sportel (CA '14)

  Education Specialist, Barbara Webster Elementary
• 
  "I believe in hard work. Whatever endeavor you choose to do in life you can do more than you think. I believe that everybody's lives can be..." (read more)

  Shalini Sharma (AZ '14)

  Teacher / ELL Coordinator, Friendly House Academia Del Pueblo Elementary School
• 

  "The kids make everything worthwhile. They make me laugh every day, they teach me something every day." 

  (read more)

  Jenna White (AK '14)

  Teacher, Joe Mathias Elementary School
• 

  "When you get an award like this it makes you want to continue. It makes you want to stay and to do what's best for the kids." 

  (read more)

  Melonee Ginn Mattie (SC '14)

  Teacher, Wade Hampton High School