Quotes

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  "It really hit me when I saw all the people who came today and have received the Milken Award before. I feel like I'm part of an..." (read more)

  Angela Ratermann (Fowler) (IN '22)

  Math Instructional Coach, Grassy Creek Elementary School
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  "Having a classroom family centered around literacy is the best part of our day. It's a time for us to learn new things, make connections,..." (read more)

  Alexa Guynes (TN '22)

  Teacher, Dogwood Elementary School
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  "I am dyslexic, and it was challenging in those first few years to learn to read. My mom, who is a first grade teacher, and countless other..." (read more)

  Charlotte S. Buskill (KY '22)

  Teacher, Newton Parrish Elementary
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  "You become part of the community when you work at a school for a long time. You start to know people's names, you know families, you see..." (read more)

  Caitlin Garvey (NY '22)

  Teacher, Clyde-Savannah Elementary School
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  "You all sitting on the floor, you know how much I love you, right? I have to thank you for believing in me, because you are the reason I..." (read more)

  Andrea Trio (WV '22)

  Director of Student Services, Ohio County Schools
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  "I teach because it's fun every single day. It's wild and crazy and chaotic. No day is the same, but I have so much fun because of the..." (read more)

  Sarah Collins (ME '22)

  Teacher, Patricia A. Duran School
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  "I teach because I love it. Educators are the foundation for the future of our country. We're the backbone, and we're ready to help these..." (read more)

  Christopher Nunez (NM '22)

  Math Content Specialist , Las Cruces Public Schools
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  "I'm here for my students and my teachers — it's not about me, it's about them. I believe that I am effective because they are effective...." (read more)

  Dr. Bryan Cutter (AL '22)

  Principal, Dalraida Elementary School