At Grand Prairie High School Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath is visiting to share the school spirit. But then Commissioner Morath introduces Lowell Milken, founder of the Milken Educator Awards, who surprises math teacher Emily Dickerson with the Award and $25,000!
“The power of recognition is one of the strongest forces for stimulating human and social action. Yes, recognition is a powerful motivator—to those who receive it as well as those who observe it.” - Lowell Milken