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Award Notification:  Vanessa Smith (NC '24)

First Grade Teacher Vanessa Smith Joins NC Milken Educators

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA—Why is North Carolina Department of Public Instruction Deputy Superintendent Dr. Derrick Jordan visiting Croft Community School? There's a huge surprise in store for one outstanding educator! Watch as Deputy Superintendent Dr. Derrick Jordan and Stephanie Bishop, vice president of the Milken Educator Awards, present first grade teacher Vanessa Smith with a 2024-25 Milken Award and $25,000. Watch this outstanding educator’s life-changing day unfold!