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Juan Dominguez Receives 2023-24 Milken Educator Award in Von Ormy, TX

What's happening at SSGT Michael P. Barrera Veterans Elementary? There's an assembly celebrating the school's Gold Ribbon distinction featuring Texas Commissioner of Education Mike Morath. But then, a surprise: Dr. Jane Foley, senior vice president of the Milken Educator Awards, presents master teacher Juan Dominguez with a Texas Milken Award and $25,000! It's a day the educator will never forget. Dominguez is the 2,988th Milken Educator recognized on the journey to the milestone 3,000th Milken Award announcement.