Quotes

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  "I hope my students recognize that I really care about them and I always have their best interests at heart. I want my students to..." (read more)

  Ryan Sykes (VA '19)

  Principal, Pleasants Lane Elementary School
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  "I hope [my students] are able to maintain a positive attitude and believe that hard work pays off. I want them to be able to say that Mrs...." (read more)

  Erin Wyatt (MD '19)

  Teacher, North Harford Middle School
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  "The best part of receiving the Milken Award has been the response from students. Not only have I enjoyed hearing from former students, but..." (read more)

  Elizabeth Landes (PA '19)

  Teacher, Marple Newtown High School
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  "I am in my second year of teaching [in our Teacher Pathway program], and every day I am reminded how amazing it is. It really has..." (read more)

  Alison Ter Horst (SD '19)

  Teacher, Washington High School
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  "My students have been very inspired by the story and significance of the Milken Award. They are aware of the challenges of teaching in our..." (read more)

  Ben Nguyen (NV '19)

  Teacher, Sunrise Mountain High School
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  "High school students, especially the juniors and seniors I have the privilege to teach, are generally more aware of the world around them...." (read more)

  Daniel Willever (NJ '19)

  Teacher, Ramsey High School
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  "I want every kid I teach to have opportunity and choice, which is a phrase that I borrow from my school’s mission statement. I don’t..." (read more)

  Steven Gamache (LA '19)

  Communications Director, New York Senate Legislative Commission on Rural Resources
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  "For years, society has told students that the single path to success is attending college. This couldn’t be further from the truth and..." (read more)

  Dr. Nick Peruski (MI '19)

  Assistant Principal, White Lake Middle School