Quotes

“We have to thank the Milken Family Foundation because they go all over the country singling out and encouraging teachers everywhere by..." (read more)
Mary Landrieu
U.S. Senator from Louisiana
“I have become part of a network of educators who are on the forefront of change and the frontline of an American educational..." (read more)
Linda Bates (Transou) Leali (CO '89)
“Being part of the Milken Family gives me an even greater sense of responsibility to ensure that the future of America is going to be..." (read more)
Tu Moua-Carroz (CA '10)
Associate Superintendent of Educational Services, Roseville Joint Union High School District
“I'm so thankful for all the doors that being a Milken Educator has helped open for me. It gives me that extra bit of confidence and..." (read more)
Dr. Marisa Rivas (CA '09)
Instructional Services Specialist, Research, Assessment & Evaluation/Technology Services, Riverside Unified School District
“The need to assure that every child has the opportunity afforded by good teachers is urgent. As urgent as the need to be well..." (read more)
Lowell Milken
Chairman and Co-Founder, Milken Family Foundation; Founder, TAP: The System for Teacher and Student Advancement; Chairman and Founder, National Insitute for Excellence in Teaching
“As a Milken Educator, it is important to use your newfound attention to positively impact the profession. Many people will contact you..." (read more)
Kirk Brown (CA '99)
Director, Special Projects and Community Engagement, San Joaquin County Office of Education
“With the Milken Educator Award, we acknowledge our Nation’s dedicated educators who are not usually spotlighted but conscientiously..." (read more)
Richard Blumenthal
U.S. Senator from Connecticut
"A high-quality education gets you into the Super Bowl of life. Without having an education, you’re listening to the game on the radio." (read more)
Anthony E. Whittington (MD '04)
Director of Monitoring & Accountability, Prince George's County Public Schools - Division of Accountability