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"My core teaching belief has always been 'start with the heart.' I want my learners to remember that in my classroom they were seen, valued and respected."

— Spotlight Interview with the Milken Family Foundation

Jessica Stoen (ND '24)

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Milestones

Joshua Marmolejo (TX '24) Honored with the 2025 Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Award
Joshua Marmolejo (TX '24)
Ashley Johnson (IN '24) Named an Indiana ACTE 2025 Teacher of the Year
Ashley Johnson (IN '24)

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"Winning the Milken Educator Award has really built my confidence as a leader in education. It's given me the freedom to step out and take a risk because I know that what I do matters, and that I have a network of people standing behind me."

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Dr. Shasta Looper (SC '12)
Instructional Coach

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