NLP AR FY22 - Paperturn - Flipbook - Page 13
Watch the award
presentation and
honoree stories here.
About the award
A pioneer in the field of news literacy education, Alan founded
NLP in 2008 to give educators the tools to teach young people
how to separate fact from fiction in the digital age. During
his more than 14 years as CEO of the organization, NLP grew
to become the country’s leading provider of news literacy
programs and services for students and the public. In 2022, as
Alan prepared to step down as CEO, NLP’s board of directors
chose to recognize his unmatched contributions to the field
by designating the Educator of the Year Award in his name.
ALAN C. MILLER
EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR
Jamie Gregory
Jamie Gregory, a librarian, journalism
teacher and the news literacy subject
matter expert at Christ Church
Episcopal School in Greenville, South
Carolina, is the first recipient of the
educator of year award since it was
named in honor of NLP founder and
former CEO Alan C. Miller. While news
literacy lessons are essential to her
journalism classes, Gregory also works
with colleagues from all disciplines to
help them integrate the subject into
their lessons in relevant and meaningful
ways. “Being named the educator of the
year was a big surprise. I see myself as
a regular teacher who is just trying to
meet the needs of her students. I’m so
humbled and grateful for the honor.”
Read more about Jamie
and watch her story here.
STATEMENT FROM NLP FOUNDER
Alan C. Miller
I am greatly honored that NLP decided to name the
educator of the year award after me. I have gained
tremendous respect for the many talented and
devoted teachers and librarians with whom we work
and have heartfelt gratitude for their partnership in
teaching news literacy. They are truly on the front
lines of democracy. It is also deeply meaningful to
have my name associated with John Carroll and
Gwen Ifill, for whom I had enormous respect and
affection as extraordinary friends and colleagues.
Change-Maker Awards and Founder Message
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