Articles
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Spotlight: Rejily Soriano (NV '22)
March 28, 2023Rejily Soriano wants her students to remember the milestones they tackled in kindergarten, and the hard work behind their success: “If they apply that lesson throughout their life, they can achieve anything.”
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Spotlight: Jenna Dean (TX '22)
March 24, 2023Fourth grade teacher Jenna Dean mentors pre-service teachers to prepare them for job interviews and their first classrooms. To her delight, her district has hired several: “There is such a sense of pride getting to work with the students you mentored and seeing their success each and every day.”
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Spotlight: Esther Kwon (HI '22)
March 22, 2023Growing up in an immigrant family instilled in Esther Kwon the importance of serving her community and helping others strengthen their sense of belonging: “I chose education because it empowers me to contribute to the greater good with honor and integrity.”
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Spotlight: Lisa Moody (NE '22)
March 21, 2023Lisa Moody, who has cerebral palsy, carries a unique perspective into her special education classroom: “My experiences have given me a desire to create a more equitable and inclusive learning environment for every student.”
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Spotlight: Liz Barnum (NV '22)
March 20, 2023No one at Katherine Dunn Elementary was shocked to see Liz Barnum break into a joyful dance at her Milken Award assembly: “My students see me celebrate their successes all year long the same way.”
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Spotlight: Dr. Bryan Cutter (AL '22)
March 15, 2023Principal Dr. Bryan Cutter created his school’s elementary STEM lab to get younger students excited about the benefits of STEM learning. It’s served as a model for the district and region and is “my proudest accomplishment to date.”
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Spotlight: Corrie Campbell (LA '22)
March 13, 2023For Corrie Campbell, success means instilling a love for reading and writing: “Creating lifelong learners helps their dreams come true.”
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Spotlight: Vanessa Thomson (MO '22)
March 10, 2023Vanessa Thomson dedicates her practice to reaching every student, both quiet and loud, confident and struggling: “Every day, I work to make them feel seen, valued, and like they can be anything in this world.”
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Spotlight: Elaine Hill (CT '22)
March 9, 2023Elaine Hill credits mentors for helping her shape her practice, from content and organization to creativity and leadership: “All my role models are committed to helping others succeed.”
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Spotlight: Elise Tureau Frederic (LA '22)
March 8, 2023Elise Tureau Frederic was “underprepared and overwhelmed” during her first year in the classroom. Her school leaders and coworkers got her through it: “I am so thankful they saw potential in me.”