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Shelia A. Duncan (KY ’01) Named Campbellsville University 2011 High School Teacher of Excellence

January 1, 2011

Shelia A. Duncan (KY '01) was named Campbellsville University's 2011 High School Teacher of Excellence for Boyd County.

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Spotlight: Maggie Jiang Arnold (MD '23)
Spotlight: Aga Cook (AZ '23)

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Mike Patterson (NV ' 09) Named 2025 Nevada State Teacher of the Year
Mike Patterson (NV '09)
Dr. Ernie Adkins (WV '98) Named WV Assistant Superintendent of the Year
Dr. Ernie Adkins (WV '14)

Quotes

"I didn't choose education as a career — it chose me. My heart was made to do this. Never stop asking questions. Can you promise me that you'll never stop asking why? If you do that, you're going to find your purpose."

Brittany Tinkler (IN '22), Milken Educator Award acceptance speech, to students at Rosa Parks Elementary in Perry Township Schools

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Brittany Tinkler (IN '22)
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Koki Tamashiro (HI '92)
Claire Furukawa (HI '91)

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