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Sarah Watkins’ Huge Milken Educator Award Surprise in Westwego, LA
Sarah Watkins (LA '25) | Stella Worley Middle School | Westwego, LA | Nov 04, 2025
Good morning, Stella Worley Middle School! Louisiana State Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley is visiting for a special all-school assembly. The reason for the assembly comes to light when National Institute for Excellence in Teaching Chief Executive Officer Dr. Joshua Barnett, representing the Milken Family Foundation, surprises eighth grade English language arts teacher Sarah Watkins with a 2025-26 Louisiana Milken Educator Award and $25,000. Follow along in the photos below to see how the celebration unfolded!