An Official Website of the Commonwealth of Kentucky
Educator Recognitions
Milken Educator Award recipient Sydney Newton pauses while students, colleagues, dignitaries and media cheer for her. Photo by Milken Family Foundation.
Milken Educator Awards Program: The Milken Educator Awards honor top educators around the country for their achievements and for the promise of what they will accomplish in the future. Each Milken Educator receives an unrestricted award of $25,000. Candidates are chosen through a confidential selection process and are reviewed by a panel appointed by the Kentucky Department of Education. More details about the award's history, goals and recipients are available at the Milken Family Foundation website.
Boone County's Jenna Stewart receives $25,000 Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award
Warren County's Shane Baker receives $25,000 Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award
Fayette County's Jacob Ball receives $25,000 Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award
allison.green@education.ky.gov