"Children are scientists by nature, full of wonder about the world. Science is all about exploration, discovery & making sense of the environment. It sparks curiosity, creativity, problem solving and pure joy." — CA 2002 #MilkenAward teechrk12 #ScienceEducationDay #piDay2023

"I love teaching science because it’s all about learning by DOING! Hands on experiments, asking questions, thinking about the world about us. Science lets students to be kids, no matter the age." — 2013 CA #MilkenAward #STEM teacher Jen Smith #ScienceEducationDay #piDay2023

"Teaching science is the best way I know to improve the future of all of us and our planet. It’s also so much fun! Where else do you get to blow things up?" — 1998 IN #MilkenAward #STEM teacher Rick Crosslin Rick Crosslin (his YouTube channel is a must!) youtube.com/@RickCrosslinS…

"I want my students to understand that success is not the same for everyone, and it doesn't happen overnight." AL #MilkenAward principal Bryan Cutter, PhD says the Dalraida Elementary #STEM lab is his proudest accomplishment to date. Meet Dr. Cutter: milkeneducatorawards.org/connections/ar… Montgomery Public Schools

"Anytime we struggle through something and come out the other side with a new idea, question, plan or perspective, we succeed." AR #MilkenAward recipient Emily Howard loves seeing independence & collaboration blossom in 3rd graders Drew Central Elementary School. Interview: milkeneducatorawards.org/connections/ar…

"My staff are my biggest investment." AZ #MilkenAward principal @meganbrown_bes has led Buckeye Elementary School Buckeye Elementary School District to new heights by focusing on targeted interventions, literacy skills & collaboration. #TeacherAppreciationWeek2023 Interview: milkeneducatorawards.org/connections/ar…

"I hope my students remember that I believed in them and their potential." CO #MilkenAward recipient Tiffany Miera loves the way her 5th graders Durango 9-R think! #TeacherAppreciationWeek2023 Interview: milkeneducatorawards.org/connections/ar… CO Dept of Education #ThankATeacher #TeacherAppreciation

"Success is knowing what you want to do and doing it because it makes you happy." We're happy that teaching Academic Academy at Wallace Middle School makes CT #MilkenAward recipient Elaine Hill happy! #TeacherAppreciationWeek2023 Interview: milkeneducatorawards.org/connections/ar… Waterbury Public Schools CT Dept of Education

"Teaching is inspiring students to use their talents to make a positive difference in the world" — exactly what HI #MilkenAward assistant principal Esther Kwon is doing Inouye Elementary! #TeacherAppreciationWeek2023 Interview: milkeneducatorawards.org/connections/ar… Hawai‘i Public Schools #TeacherAppreciationWeek

"I hope my students remember that just because you can't do something doesn't mean you never will." ID #MilkenAward recipient Anna Norviel sets up her 1st graders White Pine Charter for success! #TeacherAppreciationWeek2023 Interview: milkeneducatorawards.org/connections/ar… Education in Idaho #ThankATeacher

"In 4th grade, you really see their interests start to come alive." IN #MilkenAward recipient Angela Fowler helps students Grassy Creek Elementary build foundational math skills. #TeacherAppreciationWeek2023 Interview: milkeneducatorawards.org/connections/ar… Clark-Pleasant Community School Corp. @educateIN #ThankATeacher

"I measure students' success based on their ability to persevere." IN #MilkenAward 2nd grade teacher Brittany Tinkler's own learning challenges fuel her passion for teaching Rosa Parks Elementary School Perry Township Schools. #TeacherAppreciationWeek2023 Interview: milkeneducatorawards.org/connections/ar… Indiana Department of Education (IDOE)

"I always need to remember what it feels like to be a kid." KS #MilkenAward teacher @KristiAmelia brings the fun to her 4th graders Logan Elementary Seaman USD 345 — she's a master of classroom transformations! #TeacherAppreciationWeek2023 Interview: milkeneducatorawards.org/connections/ar… KS Dept of Education

"Teaching is definitely not a career that can be done without collaboration." KY #MilkenAward 3rd grade teacher Charlotte Buskill looks to colleagues OboroPublicSchools to help grow her practice. #TeacherAppreciationWeek2023 Interview: milkeneducatorawards.org/connections/ar… KY Dept of Education

"Teachers impact students for life by helping them see and pursue their dreams." LA #MilkenAward recipient Corrie Campbell helps 3rd graders Lafayette Parish SS become lifelong readers and writers! #TeacherAppreciationWeek2023 Interview: milkeneducatorawards.org/connections/ar… @la_believes

"I try my best to model positivity, confidence, responsibility and integrity." Based on her 5th graders' success Cohn Elementary WBR Schools, LA #MilkenAward recipient Dereka Duncan is a stellar role model! #TeacherAppreciationWeek2023 Interview: milkeneducatorawards.org/connections/ar…

"A skilled reader is an independent and lifelong learner." LA #MilkenAward teacher Elise Tureau Frederic inspires 1st graders @lakesidebucks with her passion for literacy. #TeacherAppreciationWeek2023 Interview: milkeneducatorawards.org/connections/ar… @apsb_official @la_believes

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In Indio, CA, Milken Educator Awards Founder Lowell Milken presents Amistad High School English and senior studies teacher ALEXIS ARIAS with the Golden State's 2023-24 Milken Educator Award, including an unrestricted $25K prize. Congrats to this outstanding educator!