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Tiffany Miera Joins Colorado's Milken Educators in Durango

Tiffany Miera Joins Colorado's Milken Educators in Durango

At a festive assembly packed with students, staff, visiting dignitaries and media, fifth grade math teacher Tiffany Miera got the surprise of a lifetime: Colorado's Milken Educator Award and an unrestricted $25,000 cash prize. The teacher at Durango's Needham Elementary, shocked and humbled, gave school staff a shout-out: "I wouldn't be able to do anything that I do without the amazing colleagues I have." Here's how Tiffany's career-changing day unfolded.