PHOENIX — A lucky educator in the Alhambra School District received a surprise $25,000 award from the Milken Family Foundation on Thursday.
The foundation honors educators across the country, with this recipient being the only one from Arizona this year.
"Recipients are heralded early to mid-career for what they have achieved—and for the promise of what they will accomplish in the future," the Milken Family Foundation says about the award, which some call the "Oscars of Teaching."
It was a surprise to everyone involved.
ABC15's Elenee Dao was there for the special surprise on Thursday to capture the joy and excitement of staff and students at the Phoenix school. Watch the full story in the video player above.
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