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Milken MeetUp
Apr 15, 2026
2026 Smoky Mountains Teachers of Promise
Kodak, Tennessee
April 10, 2026
Eighteen Milken Educators from eight states served as mentors and presenters at the second Smoky Mountain Teachers of Promise Summit in Kodak, Tennessee. The two-day event honored, equipped, motivated and connected exceptional future teachers from four states, each selected to participate.
“Milken Educators don’t just do things; they do them with intention and excellence. Being surrounded by colleagues who generously invest in the next generation of teachers reminds me that our greatest impact comes not only from what we accomplish in our own classrooms and schools, but from how we support, challenge, and elevate others.”
- Wade Whitehead (VA ‘00)
From left to right: Bonnie Garrett (AL ‘07), Corrie Campbell (LA ‘22), Dr. Dilhani Uswatte (AL ‘09), Colt Brockington (GA ‘23), Abbey Kidwell (TN ‘23), Katie Picciuto (TN ‘16), Kelly Ryan (LA ‘23), Dr. Shasta Looper (SC ‘12), Wade Whitehead (VA ‘00), Kevin Dailey (KY ‘21), Heather Hurt (AL ‘18), Stephanie Bishop (VA ‘01), Dr. Cindy Moss (NC ‘01), Vanessa Smith (NC ‘24), Alexa Guynes (TN ‘22) and Jay Weisman (LA ‘21).
In this photo: Stephanie E. Bishop (VA '01) , Colt Brockington (GA '23) , Corrie Campbell (LA '22) , Kevin Dailey (KY '21) , Bonnie Garrett (AL '07) , Alexa Guynes (TN '22) , Heather Hurt (AL '18) , Abbey Kidwell (TN '23) , Dr. Shasta Looper (SC '12) , Dr. Cindy Moss (NC '01) , Katie Picciuto (TN '16) , Kelly Ryan (LA '23) , Vanessa Smith (NC '24) , Dr. Dilhani Uswatte (AL '09) , Jay Weisman (LA '21) , Wade Whitehead (VA '00)All photos should be credited to "Milken Family Foundation" unless otherwise noted.
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