A Carson City teacher got the surprise of a lifetime today. His name is Nicolas Jacques and he is a band teacher at Carson Middle School.
He was not only recognized with an award but he also took home 25 thousand dollars.
Officials say the Milken Educator Award is considered to be the Oscars of education so it’s a big deal.
The teacher had no idea what he was in for when we went to work this morning what he thought was a celebration of Nevada day, turned into a celebration of him.
“It hasn't hit yet because I am a teacher and 25 thousand dollars as a teacher will go an incredibly long way,” Nicolas Jacques, teacher.
It was a special day, even the governor was there as well as state leaders.
The Milken educator Award is giving up to 40 prizes, this year only. The foundation has made teachers feel special and appreciated like Nicolas, for 30 years now.
It has given out more than 28 hundred awards totaling 70 million.
