Raised by former educators, Virginia Milken Educator Travis Dodds’ early exposure to the realities of the career helped guide him to the classroom. Now a science teacher at his alma mater, he connects with students while being reminded of the joys, challenges and various mindsets

Having access to several inspirational mentors helped New York Milken Award Winner Kimberly Alexander Carlo forge her own path as a science educator. Read how she builds relationships and mentors students at Lewiston-Porter Middle School in her spotlight interview:

When she was a student, Washington, D.C., Milken Educator Kelly Maranchuck developed the nickname “Count Kelly” in AP U.S. History because teachers could always count on her for answers. This fueled Kelly’s confidence and made her feel valued in the classroom. Read how she

Louisiana Milken Educator Christine Bayard keeps students engaged in her classroom with strategic games like “mathketball,” where teams work through rigorous math problems to earn prizes and bragging rights. Read how she helps students build math fluency in her spotlight

What a beautiful celebration of our Tennessee teachers last night! Loved spending time with my fellow Tennessee Teacher Advisory Council members and celebrating our newest TN Milken Educator. TN Dept of Education Milken Family Fdn #TNSapphireTOY24

Applications to our ARTEFFECT Ambassadors fellowship are due September 16th! You can find more details about the application process on our website: bit.ly/ARTEFFECT-Amba…

North Carolina Milken Educator Ainsley VanBuskirk is a lifelong learner committed to challenging herself and trying new things. Previously a shy and reserved student, she understands the hesitancy and fear that comes with classroom participation. Now, she empowers her first

West Virginia Milken Educator Ashley Wilkins sets high expectations for her English language arts students. Role models like her AP English Language teacher, Michelle Wolfe (WV '21), inspired her to become an educator. Read how she implements the same standards that reinforced

ARTEFFECT AMBASSADORS – APPLY BY SEPT. 16, 2024 Middle and High School Educators! Two more weeks to apply for this online fellowship with $1250 stipend. Bring the inspiring stories of the Unsung Heroes into your classroom and communities, deepen your instructional practice

🍎 Milken Educator Spotlight 🍎 Ashley Wilkins is an English language arts teacher at Petersburg High School in Grant County. She recently shared her thoughts and inspirations the Milken Family Fdn Family Foundation. 💼 Learn more 👉 bit.ly/4dN3Nuk. #WVEd #MEA3K #ThankATeacher

As a newly minted Missouri #MilkenAward winner, social studies teacher Meghan Menchella plans to further her studies with an educational specialist degree in K-12 educational leadership and administration. Read how she encourages students to be community leaders that think

Congrats to #MilkenAward winner Andrew D. Rebello (MA '23) for being named a NASSP 2025 National Principal of the Year finalist!

Ohio Milken Educator Marissa McCarthy utilizes project-based learning to make math meaningful to her students and draws experience from working as a math and science tutor in high school. Read how her students benefit from a "thinking classroom” in her spotlight interview:

An Indiana Milken Family Fdn family reunion! ❤️ #INedExcellence Indiana Department of Education (IDOE)

Although we are still focused on the upcoming Family Engagement Summit happening in Savannah, GA next month, we are making plans to have the best Symposium yet in Raleigh, NC., in April 2025! Here is a sneak peek to the incredible keynote speakers! There is even a Milken Family Fdn

Arizona Milken Educator Ashley Meyer, a first and second grade mentor teacher, plays a vital role in children’s early development. Read how she utilizes small groups to implement hands-on projects in her spotlight interview: milkeneducatorawards.org/connections/ar… #MilkenAward #MEA3K

Illinois Milken Educator Comfort Agboola is a reading, English language arts and math teacher for sixth, seventh and eighth graders. Read how she gives her students creative opportunities to learn and tell stories in her spotlight interview: milkeneducatorawards.org/connections/ar… #MilkenAward