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Award Notification:  Riley Gartland (NJ '23)

Riley Gartland's NJ Milken Award Surprise, the 1st in Cinnaminson Public Schools

CINNAMINSON, NEW JERSEY—It’s a special day at Cinnaminson High School—the gymnasium is packed with excited students and dignitaries are on hand, including New Jersey Department of Education Chief of Staff Dr. Julie Bunt and Cinnaminson Township Public Schools Superintendent Stephen M. Cappello. The visitors are there to commend Cinnaminson High School on preparing students well for postsecondary success—or so everyone thinks. When Milken Educator Awards Senior Vice President Dr. Jane Foley takes the microphone, she shares a big surprise: One teacher is about to receive a Milken Educator Award and $25,000! Watch as math teacher Riley Gartland is named the first-ever Milken Educator in Cinnaminson Township Public Schools.