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"When I started teaching, I realized that not every kid loves coming to school. I want to change that and make school a fun, exciting place to be, and do cool things with the kids that they enjoy."

— Jessica Goodman, interview with the Milken Family Foundation

Jessica Goodman (KY '21)

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Milestones

John Pandolfo (VT '05) Honored with the 2025 Stanley A. Leftwich Award
John Pandolfo (VT '05)
Rachel Kinsaul (GA '24) Named 2026 GA Teacher of the Year
Rachel Kinsaul (GA '24)

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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 is my home."

— Pamela Stepko, addressing the assembly that witnessed her Milken Educator Award surprise at Cumberland Elementary (Cumberland, VA)

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Pamela Stepko (VA '22)
Assistant Principal

In Memoriam

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