Quotes

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  "Lowell Milken's message to the entire audience(students, educators, reporters, dignitaries, staff) at the surprise notification [for..." (read more)

  Vernagene Mott

  Vice President of Pflugerville ISD Board of Trustees
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  “It doesn't seem possible that it's been nine years since I was sitting with my own Class of 2001! On that day, I began an amazing..." (read more)

  Vicky A. Condalary (LA '01)

  Senior Vice President of Services and Partnerships, National Institute for Excellence in Teaching
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  “If we are to achieve the promise of education for all young people, we must focus reform efforts on the predominant human capital..." (read more)

  Lowell Milken

  Chairman and Co-Founder, Milken Family Foundation; Founder, TAP: The System for Teacher and Student Advancement; Chairman and Founder, National Insitute for Excellence in Teaching
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  "I always have looked at the rewards of teaching through being able to help my students to learn and reach their full potential. To be..." (read more)

  Bradley Abel (IL '11)

  Teacher, John Hersey High School
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  "I'm accepting this [Milken Educator Award] as a prepayment for making myself a better teacher."

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  Steven Scoville (PA '11)

  Teacher, Cony High School
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  "I am still in shock over the receiving the award and I feel honored and blessed to be a recipient."

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  Dr. Sarah Vann (OK '11)

  Director of Secondary Instructional Services, Owasso Public Schools
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  "That one moment [receiving the Milken Educator Award] is actually the best teaching moment I could ever have. I tell students they can do..." (read more)

  Robert Baxter (NY '10)

  Principal, Health Sciences Charter School
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  "The Milken Educator Forum was the professional highlight of my relatively short career. I left feeling like I could, and I should, make a..." (read more)

  Greg Lineweaver (IN '09)

  Chair, English Department, North Central High School