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Katelyn Baker Wins TN Milken Award

Good morning, Battle Academy! Students, staff and guests are enjoying the morning assembly to celebrate student learning, featuring Tennessee Education Commissioner Dr. Candice McQueen and Hamilton County Department of Education Interim Superintendent Dr. Kirk Kelly. But wait—who's that special guest waiting in the wings? McQueen brings up Dr. Jane Foley, senior vice president of the Milken Educator Awards, who surprises third-grade teacher Katelyn Baker with Tennessee's 2016-17 Milken Educator Award and a check for $25,000! Relive Baker's career-changing day in these amazing photos.