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“I’ve developed this passion to see students learn something that people have deemed they couldn’t.”

— Interview with the Milken Family Foundation

Asia Cunningham (NC '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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"The motivation I get on a daily basis is having students talk to me years after and say, 'You made a big difference in my life. You helped me get where I wanted to be. I wouldn't have graduated without you.'"

— Mark Garascia, interview with the Milken Family Foundation

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Mark Garascia (MO '21)
Alternative Education/Credit Recovery

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