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Illinois Educator Jessica Wentz Receives Surprise $25,000 Milken Award
Jessica Wentz (IL '24) | Lincoln Grade School | Washington, IL | Jan 17, 2025Illinois State Superintendent of Education Dr. Tony Sanders is visiting Lincoln Grade School this morning to celebrate their hard work in the classroom. However, there’s another reason for celebration! All becomes clear when Milken Educator Awards Vice President Jennifer Fuller surprises first grade teacher Jessica Wentz with the sole 2024-25 Illinois Milken Educator Award and $25,000. Follow along in the photos below to see Wentz’s career-changing day.
