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"Guiding students down the path of being a lifelong learner is what drew me to education. It's important to remember that students from any school are capable of doing extraordinary things, and our students are examples of that."
— Jessica Barnette, interview with the Milken Family Foundation at her surprise Milken Educator Award notification at Rocky Point Elementary, Rocky Point, North Carolina
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Jessica Barnette (NC '22) Teacher
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Connections amplifies the voices of Milken Educators by focusing attention on the work and experiences of excellent educators across the nation. Through articles written by and about the work of Milken Educators, as well as features exploring classroom technology, strategies, education news and more, Connections sparks meaningful conversations about education.