Chicago Teacher Wins Coveted Education Prize
Dexter Chaney given $25,000 award during surprise ceremony
Monday, Nov 29, 2010 | Updated 11:15 PM CDT
Ryerson Elementary School teacher Dexter Chaney won a $25,000 award at a surprise assembly.
A Chicago elementary school teacher on Monday was the sole Illinois recipient of a prestigious group of awards handed out each year to exemplary educators.
Dexter Chaney had no idea that the surprise assembly held at Ryerson Elementary was in his honor. He became visibly emotional when he was announced as the recipient of the Milken Educator Award during the event at the East Garfield Park school.
"Just to be recognized nationally, that doesn't happen every day; for some teachers, it doesn't happen in a lifetime, so I'm really humbled," said Chaney.
The award carries a $25,000 prize.
Jane Foley, the senior vice president at the Milken foundation, said Chaney was chosen because of his dedication to his students and his commitment to their academic performance.
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