Quotes

"I know I'm succeeding as an educator when former students come back and share their success stories. When parents tell me their child has..." (read more)
Timothy Thomas (AZ '16)
Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources , Laveen School District
"The Award brought a lot of pride and excitement to our students. They got to meet the governor of Texas, a memory they'll have forever...." (read more)
Amber Simpson (TX '16)
Executive Director of Strategic Projects, National Institute for Excellence in Teaching
"I know I'm succeeding as an educator when I see my students take risks without fear of making mistakes. That's when I know they feel..." (read more)
Jessica Villanueva (CA '16)
Pre-Induction Specialist Support Provider, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District Office
"One of my favorite times is when we meet in the morning and we share the question of the day. We have a dialogue that is not typically..." (read more)
Katherine Shaw (CA '16)
Teacher, Washington Elementary School
"Since [I received] the Milken Educator Award, students at my school have been much more vocal about their appreciation of teachers...." (read more)
Amanda Raupe (OK '16)
Instructional Coach, Hilldale Elementary School
"I just love the curiosity, positivity and optimism [elementary-age] children bring to the classroom. It's an incredible responsibility to..." (read more)
Katie Picciuto (TN '16)
Teacher, Mill Creek Elementary School
"Educational equity is more than the latest educational buzzword. It is a belief, a mindset, a mode of operation, a conviction, a..." (read more)
Michelle Ryan (MA '15)
Associate Commissioner at the Kaleidoscope Collective for Learning, Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
"I think we need to encourage others by reinforcing the fact that teaching is a labor of love. If you keep the kids at the front of your..." (read more)
Kelly Sutcliffe (HI '16)
Teacher, President Thomas Jefferson Elementary