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"There's no sweeter news than to get that phone call and hear 'Miss, I decided to become a teacher because of you.' "

— Emily Truss, interview with the Milken Family Foundation

Emily Truss (TX '21)

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Milestones

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 love the community that I build with students and the families. I try to honor where they are.” — Whitman Elementary teacher wins Milken Educator award, KATU News

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Janet Do (OR '18)
Teacher

In Memoriam

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