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Jennifer Hite's Huge Surprise In Pearl, Mississippi

Pearl Upper Elementary has earned an "A" rating, and Mississippi Interim State Superintendent of Education Dr. Raymond C. Morgigno is visiting to congratulate students and staff. But there's another reason to celebrate—Stephanie Bishop, vice president of the Milken Educator Awards, is here to surprise fifth grade science teacher Jennifer Hite with a Mississippi Milken Educator Award and $25,000! Click through the photos below to see how the surprise unfolded for Hite, who is the 2,964th Milken Educator recognized on the journey to our 3,000th Milken Award announcement.