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Award Notification: Katie Lanter (IN '24)

Featured in this video: Katie Lanter (IN '24)

Versailles, IN | Dec 12, 2024
South Ripley Junior High School

A 2024-25 Milken Educator Award for Indiana Teacher Katie Lanter

VERSAILLES, IN—There’s a big assembly today at South Ripley Junior High School, with Indiana Secretary of Education Dr. Katie Jenner on hand. But what's the reason for this morning's visit? Dr. Jenner introduces special guest Dr. Jane Foley, senior vice president of the Milken Educator Awards, who surprises seventh grade reading and English language arts teacher Katie Lanter with a 2024-25 Indiana Milken Educator Award and $25,000. Watch the video to see this outstanding educator get the surprise of a lifetime and make history as the first-ever Milken Award recipient in South Ripley Community School Corporation!