Third grade teacher Laura Laiche is about to get the surprise of a lifetime! At Slaughter Elementary, a special assembly with Louisiana Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley turns unforgettable when Milken Educator Awards Founder Lowell Milken presents Laiche with a Milken Educator Award and $25,000. Watch to see the educator's career-defining moment.
“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