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Two teachers surprised by big awards
(Jonathan Wiggs/ Globe Staff)
Amanda Sequin was one of two Massachusetts teachers who were surprised today by a $25,000 Milken Family Foundation National Educator awards.
Globe Staff
A local teacher and elementary school principal got surprises today in front of their students that made them both $25,000 richer. The teachers from Boston and Stoneham were recognized with National Educator awards from the Milken Family Foundation.
Amanda Sequin, a sheltered English Immersion teacher at the Curtis Guild Elementary School in Boston, was lured to a school-wide assembly completely unaware that she was about to receive the award. A similar scene took place in Stoneham, where South Elementary School Principal Nicholas Leonardos was also surprised by the honor and the check.
Nearly 100 educators across the country each year win Milken awards. Recipients each receive a check for $25,000 and a trip to Los Angeles for a conference and ceremony.
"Excellent teachers are what make our schools the very best," said Education Commissioner David P. Driscoll in a written statement.
