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“Emphasizing storytelling and providing opportunities for students to explore personal narratives is a powerful way to empower students and foster a love of writing and self-expression.”

— Interview with the Milken Family Foundation

Comfort Agboola (IL '23)

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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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“If I can just get through to just one kid, that’s worth it at the end of the day. At the end of a career, it’s worth it if I just got through to one single kid. That’s why I teach.”

— Interview with the Milken Family Foundation

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Joshua Dingeldein (IN '23)
Assistant Principal

In Memoriam

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