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“Who would have thought that a converted strip mall would become the highest performing charter school in the entire state of Nevada.” — Henderson principal surprised with Milken Educator Award, Las Vegas Sun

Wendy Shirey (NV '18)

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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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"This is in my blood — this is what I was born to do. This Award validates that I'm in the right spot, doing the right things. I'm in this for the kids and the teachers."

— Interview with the Milken Family Foundation, Buckeye Elementary School

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Megan Brown (AZ '22)
Federal School Improvement Specialist

In Memoriam

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