Milestones

Sherri Becker Named SD Curriculum Director of the Year
September 9, 2016
Sherri Becker (SD '03) is beginning her fourth year as curriculum director of the Mitchell School District. (read more)
Two Milken Educators Win Presidential Award for STEM Teaching
August 23, 2016
Brian Langley (MI '07) and Patrick Kaplo (NH '09) receive the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. (read more)
William Twyman (KY '93) Named Chairman of Kentucky Board of Education
August 8, 2016
William Twyman (KY '93) is the first Milken Educator to chair a state board of education. (read more)
Robert Rivera Finalist for National PAEMST Award
July 6, 2016
Robert Rivera (TX '06) is up for a Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching, the highest honor given by the U.S. government for K-12 math and science teaching. (read more)
Michael Johnson (AK '08) Named Alaska Education Commissioner
June 20, 2016
A former teacher, principal and superintendent, Dr. Johnson will assume Alaska's top education position in July. (read more)
Rachel Willis (GA '10) Receives Social Innovation Award
June 6, 2016
Teach for America's Social Innovation Awards honor alumni working to end educational inequity. (read more)
Misty Ayres-Miranda (TN '15) Receives Tennessee Educator Fellowship
May 25, 2016
The yearlong program equips teachers to advocate for their students and their profession. (read more)
Steve Woolf (KS '95) Named KATFACS Administrator of the Year
May 6, 2016
The award will be presented at the organization's summer conference. (read more)
Barby Judge (MT '98) Honored by University of Montana Western
April 26, 2016
The elementary school teacher and administrator joins the university's Education Hall of Fame. (read more)
School Led by Dilhani Uswatte (AL '09) Wins $20K National Grant
April 5, 2016
Rocky Ridge Elementary School in Hoover, where Dr. Dilhani Uswatte (AL '09) is principal, receives the coveted national UNThink My School award. (read more)