Milestones

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  Brian Cox (WY '19) Named AWSA Wisconsin High School Principal of the Year

  April 11, 2025
  Brian Cox (WY '19) was named the Association of Wisconsin School Administrators (AWSA) Wisconsin High School Principal of the Year on Friday, April 11, 2025 during a surprise announcement from AWSA at Verona Area High School. (read more)
  
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  Dr. Gary Stark (AR '01) Selected to Receive College of Education and Health Professions Dean's Circle of Care Award

  February 6, 2025
  Dr. Gary Stark (AR '01) has been selected to receive the 2025 College of Education and Health Professions Dean's Circle of Care Award, highlighting his work as an outstanding educator and philanthropist.  (read more)
  
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  Nardi Routten (FL '14) Receives Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST)

  January 13, 2025
  Nardi Routten (FL '14) Receives Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) from President Biden. (read more)
  
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  Jennifer Hite (MS '23) Receives Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST)

  January 13, 2025
  Jennifer Hite (MS '23) Receives Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) from President Biden. (read more)
  
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  Ashley Wilkins (WV '23) Placed on ILA's 30 Under 30 List

  January 13, 2025
  Ashley Wilkins (WV '23) has been placed on International Literacy Association’s (ILA) 2025 30 Under 30 list. (read more)
  
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  Shane Baker (KY '23) Placed on ILA's 30 Under 30 List

  January 13, 2025
  Shane Baker (KY '23) has been placed on the International Literacy Association's 2025 30 under 30 list (read more)
  
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  Mike Patterson (NV ' 09) Named 2025 Nevada State Teacher of the Year

  October 14, 2024
  This award honors Patterson's 30-year career teaching geometry, algebra and calculus. (read more)
  
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  Dr. Ernie Adkins (WV '98) Named WV Assistant Superintendent of the Year

  June 19, 2024
  The recognition comes from the West Virginia Association of School Administrators. (read more)
  
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  Jay Forrest (SC '01) Recognized with the Order of the Palmetto

  April 28, 2024
  Jay Forrest (SC '01) was honored with the Order of the Palmetto for his 30 years of distinguished excellence in music education. (read more)
  
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  Keith Ballard Added to National Teachers Hall of Fame

  April 5, 2024
  Music teacher Keith Ballard (CA '03) joins the NTHF class of 2024.  (read more)