Quotes

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  "I hope [my students] will remember how to engage in scientific inquiry and how to reliably answer their own questions later in life." —..." (read more)

  Lisa Rodgers (CO '17)

  Teacher, Grandview High School
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  "I hope my students take from my class the power of the written word. I want them to understand, whether they are the writer or they are..." (read more)

  Alexis Sjol (CA '17)

  Activities Director and English Teacher, Ruben S. Ayala High School
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  "I always start each year by giving my kids a questionnaire that asks about their interests, hobbies, attitudes, and past experiences. I..." (read more)

  Katherine Watkins (TN '17)

  Dean of Academics, Memphis School of Excellence
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  "It took me a long time to realize that [as a master teacher] I was able to effect change in so many people. I get to take my ideas and the..." (read more)

  Katie Negen (TX '17)

  Academic Dean, Irons Middle School; Lubbock ISD
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  "Prior to winning the Milken Educator Award, I was lost and unsure about how I could make a greater impact. I did not know where to begin,..." (read more)

  Jayda Pugliese (PA '16)

  Principal, St. Mary Interparochial School
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  "Receiving the Milken Educator Award reaffirmed my values as a teacher and leader. It has pushed me to be bolder and to advocate not only..." (read more)

  Manuel Zaldivar (CT '16)

  Multilingual Supervisor, Waterbury Public Schools
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  "The Milken Educator Award presentation had an impact on our entire community. For days and weeks after the notification, parents and..." (read more)

  Devon Willis-Jones (LA '16)

  Director of Service Operations, National Institute for Excellence in Teaching
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  "How can we get and keep good teachers? Acknowledge and honor them for their hard work. Showcase the growth our students are making and..." (read more)

  Aimee Schade (IN '16)

  Principal, West Goshen Elementary