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2025 National Lowell Milken Center Fellows.
FORT SCOTT, KS – June 1, 2025 – The Lowell Milken Center (LMC) for Unsung Heroes in Fort Scott, Kansas, an international educational non-profit, has awarded its prestigious Fellowship to Sandra Hutton, a junior and middle school art educator at St. Mildred’s-Lightbourn School in Oakville, ON, Canada. Sandra will arrive in Fort Scott on June 22nd 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.
Sandra Hutton, a visual arts educator with experience teaching Grades 1–12, has made a meaningful impact through creative programming and arts leadership. Recognized as an ArtEffect Ambassador in 2023–24, she has guided many students to become finalists in the ArtEffect Competition and successfully proposed the addition of Terry Fox to the Lowell Milken Center’s list of Unsung Heroes.
With experience in both public and independent schools, Sandra previously served as a Curriculum Chairperson and Guidance Counsellor at schools in the Toronto District School Board. At her current school, she has twice served as a staff representative on the Strategic Planning Committee and led initiatives, including founding a Student Arts Council, set design for school productions, and gala art fundraising projects. She has also contributed to teacher education as a guest lecturer at the university level. Outside the classroom, Sandra is a practicing artist and founder of Art Immersion, a company focused on original artwork, blogging, and creative content that explores visual storytelling and process.
LMC Executive Director Norm Conard says, “Sandra’s experience as a Lowell Milken Center National ARTEFFECT Ambassador and her participation in unsung heroes’ projects are invaluable resources for our team of Fellows. Her belief that art tells a story and connects people and communities supports the LMC’s mission of connecting unsung heroes throughout history with the impact they can have on our world today.”
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.