At Longview Elementary School in Phoenix, AZ, teacher Ana Gutierrez jubilantly called her husband to tell him she was presented with a Milken Educator Award and a check for $25,000 by Milken Family Foundation Chairman and Co-founder Lowell Milken. On hand for the presentation was legendary Baseball Hall of Fame member Tommy Lasorda to congratulate her on her award.
“Only when society demonstrates respect for educators will the brightest and most capable students choose it as their profession.” - Lowell Milken