Keighley George 2013
Lead Interventionist Forest Lake Elementary School

Keighley George ’13, the lead interventionist at Forest Lake Elementary School in Columbia, was presented with the Milken Educator Award, a prestigious national honor hailed as the “Oscar of Teaching.” Awarded by the Milken Family Foundation, the award recognizes exceptional educators for their dedication to excellence in education and leadership.

Created by philanthropist and education visionary Lowell Milken, the honor includes an unrestricted $25,000 cash prize that the recipient may use however they choose. Keighley was presented the award at her school on Feb. 20 at a surprise assembly planned just for her and recorded by local television news!