‘The gold standard:’ Bolingbrook High School assistant principal honored with national education award – Shaw Local shawlocal.com/the-herald-new…

I was honored to receive my Milken Obelisk today in front of the State Board of Education. I am also grateful for the opportunity to advocate for improving literacy outcomes for ALL of our South Carolina students. @Milken @MilkenInstitute @ForestLakeEagle @Bjackson_FLE

The Milken Educator Award truly is the gift that keeps on giving! I enjoyed having the opportunity to connect with and be inspired by my fellow 2024 Milken Educators last night! @Milken @MilkenInstitute

Truly honored and grateful to be recognized by the Texas SBOE as a Milken Educator Award recipient. Thank you to everyone who has supported me on this journey. I’m proud to represent my campus, district, and this amazing profession. @CorinaRuiz24 @FabensISD @Milken

Grateful to the amazing admin team at O'Donnell especially my principal, Ms. Ruiz for always supporting me. Her leadership and advocacy for teachers, students, and staff inspire me daily. Thank you for standing by me at the Texas SBOE! 💙 @CorinaRuiz24 @FabensISD @Milken

Please join us in congratulating the 2025 Washington, D.C. #MilkenScholars. These outstanding students have already made significant impacts in their school communities and beyond. We are thrilled to watch them continue to thrive as young leaders.  Meet Alina Calix-Martinez, Preston Drake, Victoria Presentado and Miqueas Ramirez De La Rosa here: milkenscholars.org/features/…

What a wonderful day celebrating the Missouri Teacher Leaders of Tomorrow!! These educators bring fresh ideas and a deep desire to make a positive impact for their students! @Milken

We're kicking off our Spotlight series, where we interview our 2024-25 Milken Educators and highlight their incredible perspectives in education. John Melandro (NY '24) is a fifth grade general elementary teacher at Tangier Smith Elementary School. Learn more about how he keeps the magic of learning alive through engaging real-world experiences in his Spotlight interview: milkeneducatorawards.org/con… @WilliamFloydSD @NYSEDNews #MEA3K #FloydStrong #MasticBeachNY #NYed #MilkenAward #MilkenEducator

Honored to speak at the National @Milken Educator Forum in Los Angeles and welcome this year’s exceptional award winners to our prestigious fraternity. The Milken Foundation’s mission lives on through this powerful network of changemakers!

This #TeacherAppreciationWeek we’re reflecting on so many of our #MilkenEducators who make a difference in the lives of students every day. Today we’re remembering one outstanding 2024-25 Milken Educator Award recipient in Hawaii! On January 28, 2025, the #MilkenAward tour made its way to Honolulu to surprise an incredible teacher. Hawaii Lt. Governor Sylvia Luke and Superintendent of Education Keith Hayashi joined Milken Educator Awards Senior Vice President Dr. Jane Foley to honor kindergarten teacher Kristy Inamasu with Hawaii's sole 2024-25 Milken Educator Award and $25,000. See the unforgettable day unfold: milkeneducatorawards.org/new… #GoodNews #GoodNewsMovement #Uplifting #MilkenEducator #Emotional #EducateHI #HITeachers #MEA3K #ThankATeacher

"If preparing students for their future is our primary goal, financial literacy should not be overlooked." Read more on offering financial literacy from leader @AndrewRebello_ via @NASSP: nassp.org/publication/princi…

Day 2 of the MEA Forum – A magnificent breakfast, a special pin welcoming us to the Milken Family of Excellence, insightful sessions, and a beautiful ceremony honoring amazing educators Grateful for this experience! @MEAForum @Milken @CorinaRuiz24 @o_wildcats @FabensISD @m13bull

Day 2 of the MEA Forum – A magnificent breakfast, a special pin welcoming us to the Milken Family of excellence, insightful sessions, and a beautiful ceremony honoring amazing educators. Grateful for this experience! @CorinaRuiz24 @m13bull @o_wildcats @Milken @utepcoe @FabensISD

On Thursday, @edstateboard_nc members honored Vanessa Smith, a 2024-25 Milken Educator Award winner. Smith a first-grade teacher at Croft Community School, received the award in December during a surprise school-wide assembly. @CharMeckSchools @Milken

FORT COLLINS, COLORADO—Congratulations to Liberty Common High School Assistant Principal and AP microeconomics teacher Chris Reynolds, our newest Milken Educator! Colorado Commissioner of Education Susana Córdova and Dr. Jane Foley, senior vice president of the Milken Educator Awards, surprised Reynolds with a 2024-25 Milken Educator Award and $25,000 at a special all-school assembly to celebrate him this morning. Learn more: milkeneducatorawards.org/edu… @LibertyCommon @PoudreSchools @edukings @codepted #GoodNews #GoodNewsMovement #Uplifting #MilkenEducator #Emotional #PSDProud #ColoradoTeachers

Congratulations, Ariel Horton, the District’s 2024-25 Milken Educator Award winner! For over a decade, Assistant Principal Horton has dedicated herself to the Noyes ES community and continues to uplift her students and fellow educators. Thank you for all that you do!

HUNTER, NORTH DAKOTA—What a sweet Valentine’s Day for an outstanding educator! Congratulations to Northern Cass Elementary School teacher Jessica Stoen, our newest Milken Educator. North Dakota State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler and Milken Educator Awards Vice President Jennifer Fuller presented Stoen with a 2024-25 North Dakota Milken Award and $25,000 at a special all-school assembly in her honor this morning. Learn more about this incredible educator: milkeneducatorawards.org/edu… @NCSD97 @CorySteiner10 @NDDPI @KirstenBaesler #GoodNews #GoodNewsMovement #Uplifting #MilkenEducator #Emotional

Congratulations to Mr. Marmolejo!!!! Very proud to see one of our own recognized for all of his work.

Greetings from the Cornhusker state! Our team is here in Neligh, NE to honor science and math teacher Dexter Hanzel with a $25,000 #MilkenAward. Dexter’s outstanding dedication to his students, colleagues, and community plays a significant role in the academic, professional, and personal growth of those around him. His classroom is a hub of exciting hands-on activities and experiments, collaborative group projects, and community-connected, real-life learning. Welcome to the Network, Dexter! Click this link to learn more about Dexter: milkeneducatorawards.org/edu… @DexterHanzel @NOPSwarriors @NDE_GOV @waynestcollege @AlumniWSC #MEA3K #MilkenAward #goodnews #waynestatecollege

CLINT, TEXAS—Congratulations to Clint High School ninth through twelfth grade P-TECH automotive technology teacher Joshua Marmolejo, our newest Milken Educator! Texas Education Agency Deputy Commissioner of Operations Alejandro Delgado and Dr. Jane Foley, senior vice president of the Milken Educator Awards, presented Marmolejo with a 2024-25 Texas Milken Educator Award and $25,000 at his surprise Award notification today. Learn more about this remarkable educator: milkeneducatorawards.org/edu… @ClintHSLions @ClintISD @DrJuanIMartinez @teainfo #ClintHSLions #mightylions #WeAreClintISD #GoodNews #GoodNewsMovement #Uplifting #MilkenEducator #Emotional #EducateTX #TexasTeachers