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"I became an educator because I found great joy in helping students learn and grow into the best versions of themselves."

— from Spotlight: 10 Questions for Dale Adamson (FL '17)

Dale Adamson (FL '17)

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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)

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"I teach because of the kids. I want to be that person that not every kid has in their day-to-day lives. To me, it's much more than teaching math. It's making sure every kid knows that when they walk in my classroom, they have someone who will be in their corner."

— Kelsey Cooper, interview with the Milken Family Foundation

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Kelsey Cooper (AL '21)
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Koki Tamashiro (HI '92)
Claire Furukawa (HI '91)

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