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Mississippi Milken Educator Kayla Saxton (MS ‘25) creates a hands-on, student-centered classroom where curiosity and confidence shine at Mannsdale Upper Elementary School. She’s known for turning reluctant writers into confident communicators and building meaningful connections that last a lifetime. Her whole-child approach makes every student feel seen, supported, and inspired to succeed. Learn more in her Spotlight interview: milkeneducatorawards.org/connections/ar… @mcsinfo #GoodNews #MilkenEducator #MilkenAward

Olivia Joseph, a kindergarten teacher at Howard Norman Elementary School, was surprised with a $25,000 award. MORE INFO: cbsaustin.com/news/local/hut…

@TAMU_VICTORIA Check it out! Your alum Olivia Joseph just received a 25,000 #MilkenAward this morning at Howard Norman Elementary in Hutto! #MilkenEducator #txed #JAXNATION

Good morning from the Lone Star state! Today we’re on the second to last stop on our Milken Educator Awards tour to celebrate the kindergarten teacher at Howard Norman Elementary School who is devoted to preparing the community’s future leaders. Today she is a newly minted $25,000 TX #MilkenAward recipient. Please join us in congratulating Olivia Joseph! Welcome to the Milken Educator family, Olivia! @HNES_Hippos @HippoNationSupt @teainfo @TAMU_VICTORIA #goodnews #MilkenEducator #HippoNation #txed #JAXNATION

HUTTO, TEXAS—CONGRATULATIONS to Howard Norman Elementary School kindergarten teacher Olivia Joseph, our newest 2025-26 Milken Educator! Milken Educator Awards Vice President Jennifer Fuller, joined by Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath, presented Joseph with a Milken Educator Award and $25,000 at a special school assembly in her honor this morning. @huttoisd @texaseducationagency #GoodNews #GoodNewsMovement #Uplifting #MilkenEducator #HippoNation #txed

Congratulations to OLIVIA JOSEPH, recipient of a Texas 2025-26 $25K #MilkenAward at Howard Norman Elementary School in Hutto, TX. Learn more: milkeneducatorawards.org/educators/view… @teainfo @HNES_Hippos @HippoNationSupt #GoodNews #GoodNewsMovement #Uplifting #MilkenEducator #HippoNation #txed

On February 26, 2026, the Milken Educator Award tour landed in LeRoy, Michigan to surprise an incredible educator. Milken Educator Awards Vice President Jennifer Fuller honored Pine River Middle School seventh grade ELA teacher Stephanie Johnson with a 2025-26 Milken Educator Award and $25,000. See the unforgettable day unfold! @PineRiverSchool @mieducation #GoodNews #GoodNewsMovement #Uplifting #MilkenEducator #Emotional

Stella Worley Middle School eighth grade English language arts teacher Sarah Watkins (LA '25) inspires a love of learning that radiates throughout her school. Her students dive into lively discussions, build confidence, and take ownership of their learning. Learn more in her Spotlight interview: milkeneducatorawards.org/connections/ar… @JPSchools @doelouisiana @cadebrumley #GoodNews #GoodNewsMovement #Uplifting #MilkenEducator #Emotional #LaEd #HBCU

Milken Educator Dr. Jaclyn Lennox (IL ‘25) is an assistant principal of curriculum and instruction at Bolingbrook High School. Dr. Lennox is transforming learning and leadership across her school community by inspiring growth for her students and colleagues. Learn more in her Spotlight interview: milkeneducatorawards.org/connections/ar… @honortheraiders @VVSD365U @ISBEnews @TonySandersSupt

The Milken Educator Awards tour stopped in East Boston, Massachusetts this 2025-26 season, adding an incredible educator to the Milken Network on February 3, 2026: Excel Academy Charter High School ninth grade history teacher Elizabeth Metts! We surprised the outstanding educator with the Milken Educator Award and a $25,000 cash prize in front of students, colleagues, veteran Milken Educators, and visiting dignitaries. Take a look at how the life-changing surprise was revealed! @MassEducation @MAschoolsk12 #GoodNews #GoodNewsMovement #Uplifting #MilkenEducator #Emotional

An all-school assembly on January 22, 2026, became a dream come true for Woodbine Elementary School Principal Jill Ridder when she was surprised with a $25,000 Milken Educator Award. Milken Educator Awards Senior Vice President Dr. Jane Foley (IN ‘94) was joined by Iowa Department of Education Director McKenzie Snow to welcome Principal Ridder to the Milken Educator Network. See how the big day unfolded! @IADeptofEd @Milken_jfoley #GoodNews #GoodNewsMovement #Uplifting #MilkenEducator #MilkenAward

The Milken Educator Awards tour stopped in Phoenix, Arizona this 2025-26 season, adding an incredible educator to the Milken family on January 15, 2026: Westwood Elementary School academic coach Angelica Garcia! We surprised the outstanding educator with the Milken Educator Award and a $25,000 cash prize in front of students, colleagues, veteran Milken Educators, and visiting dignitaries. Take a look at how the life changing surprise was revealed. @AlhambraESD @AZedschools #MilkenAward #MilkenEducator #AlhambraExcellence #AZ #EducationForALL

January 8, 2026 is a day Mountain Vista Community School sixth grade math teacher Shana Engel will never forget! At an exciting assembly, we surprised her with a 2025-26 Milken Educator Award and $25,000. Engel is a math powerhouse at Mountain Vista Community School who truly has the "magic touch" for inspiring students through data-driven and project-based learning. She serves as a vital leader and mentor in the district, dedicated to teacher development and innovative math reasoning. Whether she’s leading the robotics club or being chosen by students for "teacher takeover day," Engel’s passion for education creates a lasting impact across her entire school community! @codepted @HarrisonSD2 @susanacdenver #GoodNews #GoodNewsMovement #Uplifting #MilkenEducator #Emotional

The Milken Educator Awards tour stopped in Lovington, New Mexico this 2025-26 season, adding an incredible educator to the Milken Network on January 7, 2026: Lovington High School agriculture teacher Montana Hagler! We surprised the outstanding educator with the Milken Educator Award and a $25,000 cash prize in front of students, colleagues, veteran Milken Educators, and visiting dignitaries. Take a look at how the life-changing surprise was revealed! @NMPed @LMSDWildcats @pam_quinones #GoodNews #GoodNewsMovement #Uplifting #MilkenEducator #Emotional

On December 17, 2025, the Milken Educator Award tour landed in New Palestine, Indiana to surprise an incredible educator. Indiana Secretary of Education Dr. Katie Jenner joined Milken Educator Awards Senior Vice President Dr. Jane Foley to honor New Palestine Elementary School Principal Kayleigh Fosnow with a 2025-26 Milken Educator Award and $25,000. See the unforgettable day unfold! @NewPalCS @EducateIN @SecJennerIN #GoodNews #GoodNewsMovement #Uplifting #MilkenEducator #Emotional #Indiana #NewPalProud

2025 @Milken Educator Lexcee Oddo, a second grade teacher at Turner Elementary School, Turner USD 202, shares how she fosters student achievement in her school.