Photos   All Photos

Oklahoma’s Amanda Raupe Wins Milken Award

 

 

Natalie Shirley, Oklahoma secretary of education and workforce development, congratulates first-grade teacher Amanda Raupe (background) on winning the state's 2016-17 Milken Educator Award. "Amanda's dedication to developing strong readers at an early age goes a long way toward preparing our youth for a bright future and closing the workforce gap in our state," says Shirley, who is also president of Oklahoma State University at Oklahoma City. "We're thrilled with her success and proud that a home-grown teacher from the Oklahoma State University system has made a significant impact on so many lives in such a short time."