Quotes

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  "I teach because I want to make a difference in my community. The best is yet to come for Port Allen. If education makes a difference here,..." (read more)

  Dereka Duncan (LA '22)

  Instructional Coach, Port Allen Elementary School
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  "I teach because I want to make a difference. I want my impact to last way longer than I'm on this Earth. When I see my students achieve, I..." (read more)

  Elise Tureau Frederic (LA '22)

  Teacher, Mentor, Lakeside Primary
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  "I was born with cerebral palsy, so I've dealt with living in a world that wasn't built for me every day of my life. What better way to..." (read more)

  Lisa Moody (NE '22)

  Teacher, Jefferson Elementary School
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  "In first grade I was a shy, reserved kid who maybe wouldn't get noticed. And my teacher noticed me and made me feel special. I felt seen..." (read more)

  Vanessa Thomson (MO '22)

  Teacher, Chapel Hill Elementary School
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  "It's important to reward outstanding educators because this is a profession everyone needs."— Kristine Becker (KS '22), interview with..." (read more)

  Kristi Becker Yulich (KS '22)

  Teacher, Logan Elementary
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  "It's important to recognize educators because we're doing work that helps the whole community."— Elaine Hill at her Milken Educator..." (read more)

  Elaine Hill (CT '22)

  Teacher, Charter Oak International Academy
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  "I idolized all of my teachers. It always looked easy, the work that they did. They always had a positive attitude and created a warm..." (read more)

  Dion T. Jones (MD '22)

  Teacher, Fairland Elementary School
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  "This Award is only possible because of all the wonderful colleagues I've learned from over the years at Cumberland. This truly is my..." (read more)

  Pamela Stepko (VA '22)

  Assistant Principal, Cumberland Elementary School