Colleagues, visiting dignitaries and veteran Milken Educators give third and fourth grade teacher Jason Murray a hand with his oversized Milken Educator Award check. The $25,000 cash prize is unrestricted — recipients can use the funds however they choose.
From left, Julie Reid (NV '03); Washoe County Schools Superintendent Dr. Susan Enfield; Florence Drake Elementary School Principal Jason Shipman; Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo; recipient Jason Murray; Patricia Rowe (NV '89); Nevada Superintendent of Public Instruction Jhone M. Ebert; Washoe County School Board President Beth Smith; Francey Dennis Kelley (NV '89); and Milken Educator Awards Founder Lowell Milken.
“Only when society demonstrates respect for educators will the brightest and most capable students choose it as their profession.” - Lowell Milken