West Virginia Milken Educator Katie Lanter (WV ‘24) is a ninth through twelfth grade math and engineering teacher at Nitro High School. Wolfe empowers his students by blending hands-on learning with real-world applications, from designing community projects to creating innovative solutions. Learn more in his Spotlight interview.
The 2025 Milken Educator Awards Forum celebrated a major milestone—our 3,000th Award recipient. The class of 2024-25 joined veteran Milken Educators for two powerful days of learning, connection, and bold leadership.
Lowell Milken created the Milken Educator Awards to give outstanding teachers the recognition they deserve for their important work — ensuring a bright future for every student.