Quotes

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  "This is in my blood — this is what I was born to do. This Award validates that I'm in the right spot, doing the right things. I'm in..." (read more)

  Megan Brown (AZ '22)

  Federal School Improvement Specialist, Arizona Department of Education
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  "My sister started her career as a teacher when I was in high school. I saw the way she and my dad [a minister] poured into people, and I..." (read more)

  Emily Howard (AR '22)

  Teacher, Drew Central Elementary School
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  "This is the kind of thing that keeps teachers in the classroom. When you're surrounded by children all day, there aren't a lot of adults..." (read more)

  Diana Lopez (TX '22)

  Humanities Subject Expert Teacher, BASIS San Antonio Primary Medical Center Campus
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  "I love children. I love molding their minds and growing my students to reach their full potential. When I see my students achieve, it..." (read more)

  Jenna Dean (TX '22)

  Teacher, Helena Park Elementary School
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  "I didn't choose education as a career — it chose me. My heart was made to do this. Never stop asking questions. Can you promise me that..." (read more)

  Brittany Tinkler (IN '22)

  Teacher, Rosa Parks Elementary School
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  "I couldn't be the teacher I am without people believing in me."Rejily Soriano (NV '22), Milken Educator Award acceptance speech..." (read more)

  Rejily Soriano (NV '22)

  Teacher, West Wendover Elementary School
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  "I love being a part of my students' lives, as much as they are of mine. They always have a huge impact on me."Liz Barnum (NV '22), Milken..." (read more)

  Liz Barnum (NV '22)

  Teacher, Katherine Dunn Elementary School
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  "If our kids learn and do a great job and take something from their education, that magnifies the next year and the next. That's the..." (read more)

  Jason Murray (NV '22)

  Teacher, Florence Drake Elementary School