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There's a star-studded assembly at Nathan Hale Elementary School today. New Jersey Department of Education Commissioner Dr. Lamont Repollet is visiting to talk about preparing students for bright futures, and the audience is full of visiting dignitaries. But then, a big surprise: Dr. Jane Foley, senior vice president of the Milken Educator Awards, unfurls a huge $25,000 check for third-grade teacher Nicole Silva, winner of New Jersey's 2018-19 Milken Educator Award! Click through the photos below to relive the outstanding teacher's career-changing day.