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“Who would have thought that a converted strip mall would become the highest performing charter school in the entire state of Nevada.” — Henderson principal surprised with Milken Educator Award, Las Vegas Sun

Wendy Shirey (NV '18)

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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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"When I became a teacher, I didn't really know why. But when I got older, I thought, when I die, I want 10,000 people to show up at my funeral and say, 'That man changed my life.' " (as told to the Statesman Journal)

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Ricardo Larios (OR '15)
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