October, 12th, 2018 - Fifth-grade teacher Linda Dishman is announced as the first Milken Educator Award recipient of 2018-19. Relishing the moment with a wide smile, she poses with her oversized $25,000 check alongside veteran Milken Educators and visiting dignitaries, including Kansas Governor Jeff Colyer and Milken Family Foundation Chairman and Co-founder Lowell Milken.
“Only when society demonstrates respect for educators will the brightest and most capable students choose it as their profession.” - Lowell Milken