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Award Notification:  Sarah Watkins (LA '25)

Sarah Watkins, You’re A Milken Educator!

WESTWEGO, LOUISIANA—Students and staff are gathered this morning at Stella Worley Middle School for a special all-school assembly. No one expects that the assembly, helmed by Louisiana State Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley, is about to turn into a life-changing surprise for one outstanding educator! Watch the excitement unfold as 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 in front of students, colleagues, and local and state dignitaries. Watch this incredible educator’s life-changing surprise!