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Milken MeetUp
Apr 15, 2026
Teaching Forward Conference at University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI
February 27, 2026
Milken Educators supported the University of Rhode Island Teaching Forward Conference for 170 pre-service educators. Milken Educators delivered panel presentations, professional development workshops, and the keynote address for this powerful event.
“What was extra special about this event was spending time with fellow Milken Educators. Although I am new to the group and have not spent a lot of time with the group in person, there is a familiarity and sense of belonging. There is comfort in sharing the same life changing experience. I am so grateful for this community and the impact we can make when we are together.” - Maria Santonastaso (RI '24)
Pictured, from left: Maria Santonastaso (RI '24), Jessica Chapman (CT '24), Jennifer Hines (RI '08), Kyle Spaltholz (RI '25), Lauren Hopkins (RI '17), Emily Caldarelli (RI '16), Margaret Swann (RI '94), Paige Leddy (RI '23), and Michael Lobdell (RI '11).
In this photo: Jennifer (Theroux) Hines (RI '08) , Emily Caldarelli (RI '16) , Jessica Chapman (CT '24) , Lauren Hopkins (RI '17) , Paige Leddy (RI '23) , Michael Lobdell (RI '11) , Maria Santonastaso (RI '24) , Kyle Spaltholz (RI '25) , Margaret Swann (RI '94)All photos should be credited to "Milken Family Foundation" unless otherwise noted.
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