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VIDEO: Welcoming Two Maryland Milken Educators

For two Maryland teachers, an ordinary assembly on April 18, 2024, turned into a huge surprise they would never forget! Surrounded by proud students, colleagues and special visitors, these two outstanding educators joined Maryland’s Milken Educator Network: Frederick High School math teacher Maggie Jiang Arnold and fifth grade math teacher Bradley Absher at Bodkin Elementary School in Pasadena. Relive their big day.
VIDEO: Welcoming New Nevada Milken Educators

Nevada's Milken Educator Network added two outstanding members this season: kindergarten teacher Yamilet Lopez at Alice Maxwell Elementary School in Sparks and special education teacher Joseph Kielminski at Foothill High School in Henderson. Here's how their Milken Educator Award surprises unfolded.

Spotlight: Shelley Terry (MA '23)

#MilkenAward educator Shelley Terry (MA ‘23) hopes to pass down her love for literature and stories like “The Great Gatsby” to her students at Plymouth North High School in MA. She is living her dream as an English and Language Arts teacher by using the same stories her teachers once shared with her as a student. Read her Spotlight interview.
VIDEO: Welcoming Two Outstanding HI Milken Educators

Two outstanding Hawaii teachers received national recognition when Milken Educator Awards Founder Lowell Milken, along with Hawaii Governor Josh Green, Lt. Governor Sylvia Luke and Superintendent of Education Keith Hayashi, delivered the surprise of a lifetime. Rory Inouye in Hilo and Jade Pham in Honolulu received giant $25,000 checks in front of students, colleagues, dignitaries and media. Here's a look at their exciting celebrations.
VIDEO: Unforgettable TX Milken Award Surprises

Texas' Milken Educator Network added two outstanding members this season: Master Teacher Juan Dominguez at SSGT Michael P. Barrera Veterans Elementary and Principal Dr. Johnny Walker at Winona Middle School. Take a look at how their career-changing surprises unfolded.
2024 MEA Forum: Red Carpet

We gave a star-studded welcome to the 2023 Milken Educator Award recipients and veteran Milken Educators at the 2024 MEA Forum, complete with a red carpet. Why? Because teachers and principals deserve to be celebrated like the celebrities they are!
VIDEO: Abbey Kidwell's Milken Award Surprise

"I wouldn't trade what I do for anything." March 28, 2024, is a day Assistant Principal Abbey Kidwell will never forget! At a thrilling assembly at Clinton Elementary School, we surprised her with Tennessee's sole 2023-24 "Oscar of Teaching," with help from Tennessee Commissioner of Education Lizzette Reynolds.
2024 MEA Forum: Unleashing Educator Leadership

At the 2024 Milken Educator Awards Forum in Los Angeles, this season’s recipients gathered with veteran Milken Educators for two unforgettable days of collaboration, celebration and building lifelong connections. See photos showcasing this year’s dynamic panel discussions and presentations
2024 MEA Forum: Portraits

At the annual Milken Educator Awards Forum, recipients from the 2023 season receive their $25,000 prizes from Lowell Milken, founder of the Milken Educator Awards and chairman and co-founder of the Milken Family Foundation, and Mike Milken, president and co-founder of the Milken Family Foundation. Check out the portraits of our 2023 recipients.
2024 DC Milken Scholars
Congratulations to the 2024 D.C. Milken Scholars! These extraordinary students have already made a significant impact in their communities and have bright futures ahead, as they prepare to attend prestigious colleges across the country this fall.
Meet Jonali Gaylor, Mekdelawit (Mekdi) Gebreslassie, Akesh Mallia, and Selena Reyes-Flores.
VIDEO: Two VA Educators Join Milken Educator Network

On March 19, 2024, Lowell Milken presented two Virginia teachers with Milken Educator Awards and $25,000 checks: science teacher Travis Dodds at Atlee High School in Mechanicsville and English teacher Eva Irwin at Alexandria City High School. Here's how it happened.
SPOTLIGHT: Jacob Ball (KY '23)

At Carter G. Woodson Academy, where he pioneered the agriculture program, Jacob Ball’s bond with his classroom and students is strengthened by the awareness that he plays a role in something greater: opening the world of agricultural careers to students of all backgrounds. Read more in our Spotlight interview with the Kentucky recipient.
VIDEO: KS Milken Award Surprises

On February 8, Lowell Milken surprised two amazing KS teachers with Milken Educator Awards and $25,000 cash prizes: Alex Lahasky and Matthew Mayeske. Relive how their national recognition unfolded.
VIDEO: Milken Award Surprises in Louisiana

In February, Milken Educator Awards Founder Lowell Milken visited Louisiana to welcome four outstanding members to the Milken Educator Network. Here's how their Milken Educator Award surprises unfolded.
SPOTLIGHT: Janna Hamrick (WV '23)

Janna Hamrick received a 2023-24 West Virginia Milken Educator Award in Nitro on November 1, 2023. Read more about Janna in her Spotlight interview.
SPOTLIGHT: Shane Baker (KY '23)

For Shane Baker (KY '23), balanced integration of technology is an avenue to spark engagement and make learning more accessible for his third grade students. He received a 2023-24 Kentucky Milken Educator Award at Jennings Creek Elementary on Oct. 26, 2023.
SPOTLIGHT: Taylor Trost (NJ '23)

Taylor Trost (NJ '23), a fourth grade teacher at Grace Norton Rogers Elementary School, says her first-year students taught her "so much about the value of spending the time and energy to ensure your classroom becomes a family." Read more about the New Jersey Milken Educator Award recipient in her Spotlight interview.
SPOTLIGHT: Andrew Rebello (MA '23)

At Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School, Principal and Assistant Superintendent Andrew Rebello (MA '23) leads with a focus on the future, equally invested in the academic success and social-emotional well-being of his students. Read more in his Spotlight interview.
SPOTLIGHT: Virginia Fasulo (NJ '23)

Instrumental in creating the pre-med curriculum at Lodi High School, Virginia Fasulo (NJ ’23) channels her experience in healthcare to provide students with hands-on opportunities and career skills. Read more about this 2023-24 New Jersey Milken Educator Award recipient in her Spotlight interview!
SPOTLIGHT: Michael Tapee (AR '23)

Our Spotlight interview series kicks off with Michael Tapee (AR ‘23), whose Milken Award surprise in October launched our 2023-24 Milken Educator Awards tour.
Nathan Tedjeske (WY '23)

Principal Nathan Tedjeske receives the final 2023-24 Milken Educator Award at Cody High School in Wyoming.
VIDEO: A Career-Changing Surprise for Two Idaho Educators

IDAHO — In February 2024, two Idaho educators received a huge surprise they will never forget! Students, colleagues, visiting dignitaries, and local media watched as we welcomed these outstanding school administrators to Idaho's Milken Educator Network: Assistant Principal and Dean of Students Kelly Sheridan in Idaho Falls and Principal Heather Efaw in Garden City. We captured every moment of the educators' unforgettable Milken Award assemblies. Take a look at how the top-secret surprises unfolded.
Bradley Absher (MD '23)

Fifth grade math teacher Bradley Absher receives a 2023-24 Maryland Milken Educator Award at Bodkin Elementary School.
Maggie Arnold (MD '23)

Math teacher Maggie Arnold receives a 2023-24 Maryland Milken Educator Award at Frederick High School.
VIDEO: Grant Hegstad Joins Iowa Milken Educators

ORANGE CITY, IA — On Feb. 15, 2024, MOC-Floyd Valley High School Assistant Principal and Extended Career Experiences (ECE) Coordinator Grant Hegstad got the surprise of a lifetime when we presented him with Iowa’s sole 2023-24 Milken Educator Award — and $25,000 cash prize.
Joseph Kielminski (NV '23)

Special education teacher Joseph Kielminski receives a 2023-24 Nevada Milken Educator Award at Foothill High School.
Rory Inouye (HI '23)

Math teacher Rory Inouye receives a 2023-24 Hawai'i Milken Educator Award at Waiākea High School.
Jade Pham (HI '23)

Milken Educator Awards Founder Lowell Milken surprises TA Vice Principal and Student Services Coordinator Jade Pham with a Hawaii Milken Educator Award at Honolulu's Prince David Kawananakoa Middle School.
VIDEO: Comfort Agboola's Milken Award Celebration in Illinois

CHICAGO, IL — “I’m guiding students towards their dreams.” Edgar Allan Poe Classical Elementary School teacher Comfort Agboola spends her days empowering students in grades 6-8 and equipping them with the tools to follow their passions. An assembly on February 2, 2024, became a dream come true for the outstanding ELA, reading and mathematics educator when Dr. Jane Foley, senior vice president of the Milken Educator Awards, surprised her with a $25,000 Milken Educator Award.
Juan Dominguez (TX '23)

Master Teacher Juan Dominguez receives a Texas Milken Educator Award at SSGT Michael P. Barrera Veterans Elementary in Von Ormy.
Dr. Johnny Walker (TX '23)

Principal Dr. Johnny Walker receives a 2023-24 Texas Milken Educator Award at Winona Middle School.
VIDEO: Three Milken Award Surprises in Mississippi

In January 2024, three outstanding Mississippi teachers returned from winter break to the surprise of a lifetime when we presented them with Milken Educator Awards and $25,000 checks in front of their students and colleagues. For fifth grade science teacher Jennifer Hite in Pearl, fifth grade math and science teacher Krissy Long in Philadelphia, and math teacher Anna Katherine Davis in Houston, this was a day they'll never forget. 
Abbey Kidwell (TN '23)

Assistant Principal Abbey Kidwell receives a 2023-24 Tennessee Milken Educator Award at Clinton Elementary School.
VIDEO: An Emotional Surprise for Alaska Teacher Megan Eilers

Relive the surprise for 2023-24 Alaska Milken Award recipient Megan Eilers at Hutchison High School.
VIDEO: Welcoming Two Outstanding New Milken Educators in South Carolina

Sarah Vicini, a social studies teacher and instructional coach at Coastal High School in Myrtle Beach, and Amanda Fair-Coles, a first grade teacher at Dover Elementary School in North, receive a $25,000 South Carolina Milken Award for their outstanding contributions to education and their communities.
Eva Irwin (VA '23)

English teacher Eva Irwin receives a 2023-24 Virginia Milken Educator Award at Alexandria City High School.
Travis Dodds (VA '23)

Science teacher Travis Dodds receives a 2023-24 Virginia Milken Educator Award at Atlee High School.
VIDEO: Colt Brockington's Milken Award Celebration in Georgia

JESUP, GEORGIA — "I want to challenge them to be the best versions of themselves they can be… that's what keeps me going," said science teacher Colt Brockington when we surprised him at Wayne County High School with Georgia's 2023-24 Milken Educator Award and $25,000. Relive the moment he heard his name.
Yamilet Lopez (NV '23)

Alice Maxwell Elementary School kindergarten teacher Yamilet Lopez joins the Nevada Milken Educator family!
Megan Park (WY '23)

Assistant Principal Megan Park takes home a 2023-24 Milken Educator Award at Gannett Peak Elementary in Lander, WY.
VIDEO: ND Milken Educator Katelyn Gorder

Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) teacher Katelyn Gorder receives a North Dakota Milken Educator Award at Grafton High School.
VIDEO: Albert Her Many Horses' Miken Award Surprise

Relive Lakota language and music teacher Albert Her Many Horses' Milken Award recognition on Dec. 20, 2023, at Todd County Middle School in South Dakota.
Kelly Sheridan (ID '23)

Assistant Principal and Dean of Students Kelly Sheridan receives a 2023-24 Milken Educator Award at Compass Academy in Idaho Falls, ID.
Heather Efaw (ID '23)

Principal Heather Efaw receives a 2023-24 Milken Educator Award at Future Public School in Garden City, ID.
VIDEO: Relive Caleb Flores' CO Milken Award Surprise

Relive the huge celebration for 2023-24 Colorado Milken Award recipient Caleb Flores at Greeley West High School.
Grant Hegstad (IA '23)

Assistant Principal Grant Hegstad receives a 2023-24 Milken Educator Award at MOC-Floyd Valley High School in Orange City, IA.
Matthew Mayeske (KS '23)

Ninth and 10th grade social studies teacher Matthew Mayeske receives a 2023-24 Milken Educator Award at Gardner Edgerton High School in Gardner, KS.
Alex Lahasky (KS '23)

Eleventh grade social studies teacher Alex Lahasky receives a 2023-24 Milken Educator Award at Blue Valley West High School in Overland Park, KS.
Lauren Waguespack (LA '23)

Sixth grade science teacher Lauren Waguespack receives a 2023-24 Milken Educator Award at Harry Hurst Middle School in Destrehan, LA.
Kelly Ryan (LA '23)

Eleventh and 12th grade science teacher Kelly Ryan receives a 2023-24 Milken Educator Award at Northshore High School in Slidell, LA.
Derrick Winn (LA '23)

Third grade math and science teacher Derrick Winn receives a 2023-24 Milken Educator Award at Crestworth Elementary School in Baton Rouge, LA.
Christine Bayard (LA '23)

Sixth grade math teacher Christine Bayard receives a 2023-24 Milken Educator Award at Johnston-Hopkins Elementary School in New Iberia, LA.
VIDEO: A Career-Changing Surprise for Two NM Educators

Fifth grade teacher Magali Gomez in Deming and high school STEAM and robotics teacher Ashli Knoell in Rio Rancho join the New Mexico Milken Educator family.
Comfort Agboola (IL '23)

ELA, reading, and math teacher Comfort Agboola receives a 2023-24 Milken Educator Award at Edgar Allan Poe Classical Elementary School in Chicago, IL.
VIDEO: 2 New Outstanding AZ Milken Educators

In December 2023, Arizona welcomed two new Milken Educators to the family: Ashley Meyer at Horizon Honors Elementary School in Phoenix, and Aga Cook, a fifth grade teacher and K - 8 curriculum coordinator at Camp Mohave Elementary School in Fort Mohave. Meet these incredible educators and see how their unforgettable day unfolded.
Megan Eilers (AK '23)

In Fairbanks, AK, health occupations teacher Megan Eilers wins Alaska's 2023-24 Milken Educator Award at Hutchison High School!
Amanda Fair-Coles (SC '23)

First grade teacher Amanda Fair-Coles is surprised with a 2023-24 Milken Educator Award at Dover Elementary School in North, SC.
Sarah Vicini (SC '23)

Social studies teacher and instructional coach Sarah Vicini receives the surprise of a lifetime at Coastal High School in Myrtle Beach, SC.
VIDEO: Meghan Stubbs' Milken Award Surprise in Maine

In November 2023, career and technical education (CTE) teacher Meghan Stubbs got the surprise of a lifetime at Hancock County Technical Center in Ellsworth: a Maine Milken Educator Award and a $25,000 cash prize.
VIDEO: New Ohio Milken Educators

Ohio's Milken Educator Network added two outstanding members this season: ELA teacher Ryan Gilbert at Ohio Hi-Point Career Center in Bellefontaine and math teacher Marissa McCarthy at Shanahan Middle School in Lewis Center.
Colt Brockington (GA '23)

Georgia's 2023-24 Milken Educator is... Colt Brockington! Meet the outstanding biology and physics teacher honored at Wayne County High School in Jesup.
Katelyn Gorder (ND '23)

North Dakota Family and Consumer Sciences teacher Katelyn Gorder takes home the state's sole 2023-24 Milken Educator Award at Grafton High School.
VIDEO: 2 Unforgettable Missouri Surprises

Meet Leah Lawrence and Meghan Menchella, Missouri's two newest Milken Educators.
Anna Katherine Davis (MS '23)

Houston High School math teacher Anna Katherine Davis (MS '23) wins a Mississippi Milken Educator Award.
Krissy Long (MS '23)

Krissy Long wins a 2023-24 Milken Educator Award at Neshoba Central Elementary in Philadelphia, MS.
Jennifer Hite (MS '23)

Fifth grade science teacher Jennifer Hite receives a 2023-24 Milken Award at Pearl Upper Elementary in Pearl, MS.
VIDEO: 2023-24 CA Milken Educator Alexis Arias!

On November 16, 2023, in Indio, English and senior studies teacher Alexis Arias got the surprise of her career when we presented her with California's sole 2023-24 Milken Educator Award at Amistad High School.
VIDEO: Nebraska Milken Award Celebrations

Nebraska's Milken Educator Network added two outstanding members this season: math teacher Jacob Eitzen at Bellevue West High School in Bellevue and fifth grade reading, social studies and English Language Arts (ELA) teacher Leslie McIntosh at Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Middle School.
Unsung Heroes & STEAM

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VIDEO: Kimberly Alexander Carlo's Milken Award Surprise in NY

On November 15, 2023, in Youngstown, seventh grade science teacher Kimberly Alexander Carlo got the surprise of her career when we presented her with the first Milken Award in New York's Lewiston-Porter Central School District. 
2024 ARTEFFECT Competition

Unsung Heroes are individuals who changed the course of history through their extraordinary actions. Now it’s your turn to effect change by sharing the story of an Unsung Hero through your art. Click to learn more!
Albert Her Many Horses (SD '23)

Fine arts and Lakota language teacher Albert "Bobber" Her Many Horses receives South Dakota's sole 2023-24 Milken Educator Award at Todd County Middle School in Mission.
VIDEO: Two New IN Milken Educators

Executive Principal Kendra Randle at Adelante Schools’ Emma Donnan Campus in Indianapolis and English language arts teacher Josh Dingeldein at Plymouth High School join the Milken Educator Network in Indiana. Click to watch their surprise assemblies.
VIDEO: Kelly Maranchuck's DC Milken Award Surprise

Senior Curriculum Coordinator and Instructional Coach Kelly Maranchuck received Washington D.C.'s Milken Educator Award and a $25,000 cash prize at BASIS Washington D.C. Relive her career-changing moment!
Caleb Flores (CO '23)

ELA and Culturally Linguistically Diverse (CLD) teacher Caleb Flores receives Colorado's sole 2023-24 Milken Educator Award at Greeley West High School in Greeley.
VIDEO: 2023-24 NC Milken Educators

On Nov. 3, first grade dual-language teacher Ainsley VanBuskirk (Greenville) and Principal Asia Cunningham (Durham) received this year's North Carolina Milken Educator Awards. Click to relive their surprise assemblies.
Ashli Knoell (NM '23)

STEAM and robotics teacher Ashli Knoell (NM '23) receives a Milken Educator Award at Cleveland High School in Rio Rancho, NM.
Magali Gomez (NM '23)

Fifth grade teacher Magali Gomez takes home a 2023-24 New Mexico Milken Educator Award at Ruben S. Torres Elementary in Deming.
VIDEO: WV Milken Award Surprises

The Mountain State gained two new Milken Educator Award winners this season: ELA teacher Ashley Wilkins at Petersburg High School and math teacher Janna Hamrick at Rock Branch Elementary School. 
Aga Cook (AZ '23)

Fifth grade teacher Aga Cook takes home a 2023-24 Arizona Milken Educator Award at Camp Mohave Elementary in Fort Mohave.
Ashley Meyer (AZ '23)

Mentor teacher Ashley Meyer takes home a 2023-24 Arizona Milken Educator Award at Horizon Honors Elementary School in Phoenix.
VIDEO: KY Milken Award Surprises

Relive the exciting assemblies to welcome 2023-24 KY Milken Educators Shane Baker and Jacob Ball.
Marissa McCarthy (OH '23)

Marissa McCarthy receives a surprise Milken Educator Award at Shanahan Middle School in Lewis Center, OH. 
Ryan Gilbert (OH '23)

English language arts teacher Ryan Gilbert takes home a Milken Award at Ohio Hi-Point Career Center in Bellefontaine, OH.
Meghan Stubbs (ME '23)

CTE teacher Meghan Stubbs wins surprise Milken Educator Award in Ellsworth, ME.
VIDEO: CT Milken Award Surprises

On Oct. 18, STEM magnet resource teacher Alyssa Granata-Basso (New Haven) and music teacher Ashley Dunne (Southbury) received this year's Connecticut Milken Educator Awards. Click to relive their surprise assemblies.
Leslie McIntosh (NE '23)

Reading and English language arts teacher Leslie McIntosh receives a 2023-24 NE Milken Educator Award at Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Middle School.
VIDEO: ALABAMA

In Birmingham, AL, International Baccalaureate (IB) Coordinator Korri Cunningham received the surprise of a lifetime at John Herbert Phillips Academy. Relive her emotional Milken Award assembly.
Meghan Menchella (MO '23)

Social studies teacher Meghan Menchella joins the Missouri Milken Educator Network at Crestview Middle School in Ellisville.
Leah Lawrence (MO '23)

ELA teacher Leah Lawrence receives a 2023-24 Missouri Milken Educator Award at Hardin Middle School.
Alexis Arias (CA '23)

In Indio, CA, Alexis Arias receives the sole 2023-24 California Milken Educator Award at Amistad High School.
Jacob Eitzen (NE '23)

Math teacher Jacob Eitzen receives a 2023-24 Nebraska Milken Educator Award at Bellevue West High School.
Kimberly Alexander Carlo (NY '23)

Seventh grade science teacher Kimberly Alexander Carlo receives a 2023-24 NY Milken Educator Award at Lewiston-Porter Middle School in Youngstown.
VIDEO: MA Milken Award Surprises

Relive the exciting assemblies to celebrate 2023-24 MA Milken Educators Andrew Rebello and Shelley Terry.
Josh Dingeldein (IN '23)

ELA teacher Josh Dingeldein receives a 2023-24 IN Milken Educator Award at Plymouth High School.
Kendra Randle (IN '23)

Executive Principal Kendra Randle receives a 2023-24 IN Milken Educator Award at Adelante Schools' Emma Donnan Campus in Indianapolis.
VIDEO: Rhode Island

On October 10, 2023, we surprised two Rhode Island teachers with $25,000 Milken Educator Awards at festive assemblies: STEM teacher and robotics coach Malaree Shields at North Kingstown High School, and K-4 reading specialist Paige Leddy at Richmond Elementary School. Here's how their career-changing day unfolded.
Kelly Maranchuck (DC '23)

Senior Curriculum Coordinator and Instructional Coach Kelly Maranchuck receives a Milken Educator Award in Washington, D.C.
Asia Cunningham (NC '23)

Principal Asia Cunningham wins surprise Milken Educator Award in Durham, North Carolina.
Ainsley VanBuskirk (NC '23)

First grade teacher Ainsley VanBuskirk receives a North Carolina Milken Educator Award in Greenville.
Janna Hamrick (WV '23)

Fifth grade teacher Janna Hamrick receives a West Virginia Milken Educator Award in Nitro.
Ashley Wilkins (WV '23)

Eighth grade ELA teacher Ashley Wilkins receives a West Virginia Milken Educator Award in Petersburg.
VIDEO: New Jersey

In October, three outstanding New Jersey educators received a 2023-24 Milken Educator Award and $25,000 in front of students, colleagues and distinguished guests. See how it happened.
Jacob Ball (KY '23)

Agriculture instructor Jacob Ball joins the Kentucky Milken Educator family at Lexington's Carter G. Woodson Academy.
VIDEO: Arkansas

In October, Lowell Milken, founder of the Milken Educator Awards, traveled to Arkansas to surprise three outstanding teachers with life-changing recognition and $25,000 checks. The celebrations launched a historic, nationwide tour journeying to the presentation of our 3,000th Milken Educator. 
Shane Baker (KY '23)

Third grade teacher Shane Baker receives a 2023-24 Kentucky Milken Educator Award at Jennings Creek Elementary in Bowling Green.
Korri Cunningham (AL '23)

International Baccalaureate (IB) Coordinator Korri Cunningham receives a Milken Educator Award at John Herbert Phillips Academy in Birmingham, AL.
SHELLEY TERRY (MA '23)

Shelley Terry receives a 2023-24 Massachusetts Milken Award in Plymouth.
Andrew Rebello (MA '23)

Diman Regional Vocational-Technical High School Principal Andrew Rebello joins the Massachusetts Milken Educator Network in Fall River.
Ashley Dunne (CT '23)

Music teacher Ashley Dunne receives a Milken Educator Award at Gainfield Elementary School in Southbury, CT.
Alyssa Basso (CT '23)

STEM and magnet resource teacher Alyssa Basso receives a Milken Educator Award at John S. Martinez Sea and Sky STEM Magnet School in New Haven, CT.
Virginia Fasulo (NJ '23)

STEM and pre-med teacher Virginia Fasulo receives a Milken Educator Award at Lodi High School.
Riley Gartland (NJ '23)

Math teacher Riley Gartland receives a Milken Educator Award at Cinnaminson High School.
Taylor Trost (NJ '23)

Fourth grade teacher Taylor Trost receives a Milken Educator Award at Grace Rogers Norton Elementary School in Hightstown.
Paige Leddy (RI '23)

Reading specialist Paige Leddy joins the Rhode Island Milken Educator Network in Richmond.
Malaree Shields (RI '23)

High school STEM teacher and robotics coach Malaree Shields receives a Rhode Island Milken Educator Award in North Kingstown.
Andrew Harrison (AR '23)

High school social studies teacher and athletic coach Andrew Harrison receives an Arkansas Milken Educator Award in Mayflower.
Ashley (Anderson) Post (AR '23)

Sixth grade ELA teacher Ashley (Anderson) Post joins the Arkansas Milken Educator Network in Greenbrier.
MICHAEL TAPEE (AR '23)

Lowell Milken names math and computer science Michael Tapee the first 2023-24 Milken Educator winner in Springdale, Arkansas.