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Bradley Absher's Milken Award Surprise In Pasadena, MD

There's a big assembly at Bodkins Elementary School featuring Maryland Interim Superintendent of Schools Dr. Carey M. Wright. But why is Dr. Wright visiting? The reason becomes clear when Greg Gallagher, senior program director of the Milken Educator Awards, surprises fifth grade math teacher Bradley Absher with a 2023-24 Milken Award and $25,000. Relive Absher's career-changing surprise in the photos below. The outstanding educator is the 2,993rd Milken Educator recognized on the journey to our milestone 3,000th Milken Award surprise.