The 2023 Fellows, in this submitted photo.
Back row: Chris Dier from New Orleans, LA, Kevin Dailey from Union, KY, Darrion Cockrell from St. Louis, MO
Front row: Amy Page from Moriarty, NM, Heather Whitaker from Gorham, ME, Lacy Rivera from Los Lunas, NM
The Lowell Milken Center (LMC) for Unsung Heroes in Fort Scott, Kansas has awarded its 2023 National Fellowship to 12 educators.
As part of their week-long experience in Fort Scott, the six fellows for June 18 – 23 were given the key to the city on Tuesday, June 20th, by Jackson Tough, Tourism Director. (Five more Fellows will arrive on June 25th.)
Upon the presentation of the keys, Tourism Director Jackson Tough said, “The students who participate in Unsung Hero projects are changed for life. They become our stars of the future! You, as teachers, do the same. You change lives, and you are our stars because of that.”
The Fellows honored this week were Darrion Cockrell from Missouri, Kevin Dailey from Kentucky, Chris Dier from Louisiana, Amy Page from New Mexico, Lacy Rivera from New Mexico, and Heather Whitaker from Maine. LMC Director Norm Conard praised these outstanding individuals, saying, “It is an honor to be able to network and collaborate with these exceptional educators and provide this opportunity for them to reflect, reenergize and strategize with each other as they seek new ways to inspire their students.”
Every summer, the Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes awards their Fellowship to national and international award-winning educators from America and around the world. As National LMC Fellows, they deepen their understanding of Unsung Heroes and project-based learning in preparation for developing Unsung Heroes projects with their students. They also learn the stories of powerful role models who have helped to change the world and can be life-changing examples for students today. Along with the time spent deepening their professional skills at the LMC, the Fellows enjoy visiting the Fort Scott area.