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"There's no sweeter news than to get that phone call and hear 'Miss, I decided to become a teacher because of you.' "

— Emily Truss, interview with the Milken Family Foundation

Emily Truss (TX '21)

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Rachel Kinsaul (GA '24) Named 2026 GA Teacher of the Year
Rachel Kinsaul (GA '24)
Dr. Trey Duke (TN '08) Named Mid-Cumberland Superintendent of the Year
Dr. Trey Duke (TN '08)

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“Winning the Milken Award was really rocket fuel for my career! There’s no question that getting this recognition helped me realize that I could do greater things in education.”

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Dr. Alex Carter (VA '03)
Vice President, Implementation

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