Liz Anstine Named
2026 National Lowell Milken Center Fellow
The Lowell Milken Center (LMC) for Unsung Heroes in Fort Scott, Kansas, an international educational non-profit, has awarded its prestigious Fellowship to Liz Anstine, a business teacher at Olathe North High School in Olathe, KS. Liz will arrive in Fort Scott on June 28th for a week of collaboration with LMC staff and the other members of the Fellowship.
The LMC Fellowship is a merit-based award for educators of all disciplines who value the importance of teaching respect and understanding through project-based learning. The Center selects exemplary teachers from the United States and around the world who will collaborate on projects that discover, develop, and communicate the stories of Unsung Heroes in history.
Liz, a teacher at Olathe North High School, was recognized in 2025 as the Kansas Teacher of the Year. Teaching a range of courses, Liz is known across the state for her leadership and mentoring, as well as her ability to create a classroom environment that encourages critical thinking, open dialogue, and student success.
Within her school and beyond, Liz has demonstrated exceptional leadership through her commitment to collaboration and mentorship. Her ability to connect classroom learning to the complexities of the real world makes her a strong fit for the Lowell Milken Center Fellowship. Liz’s insight and experience will be a valuable asset as she works to guide students in discovering and sharing the stories of Unsung Heroes as part of the 2026 LMC Fellowship.
LMC Executive Director Norm Conard says, “Liz’s ability to connect classroom experiences to the complex real world will make her a valuable asset in discovering unsung heroes for our 2026 LMC Fellowship.”
While in Fort Scott, LMC Fellows gain knowledge, educational resources, and support in helping students cultivate a passion for learning by creating projects that initiate positive change. Fellows will be equipped to develop Unsung Heroes projects with their students, applying and evaluating the stories of these role models who have changed the world throughout history.