Three south Louisiana teachers are 25 thousand dollars richer for receiving the Milken Educator Award which goes to about 40 elementary educators across the country every year. The three recipients are Prairieville teacher Elise Frederic, Port Allen’s Dereka Duncan, and Lafayette Parish teacher Corrie Campbell. Frederick won the award for her innovative teaching skills with first graders.
“This is my calling so just to be recognized is amazing and it feels good to know that maybe I’m inspiring other people too. Thank you guys so much I don’t know how i got this but i definitely do appreciate it,” said Frederic.
Duncan was honored for teaching her fifth graders to challenge themselves beyond expectations, now they’re dreaming of careers beyond their imaginations.
“God is going to use me to elevate more students I’m just thankful for this opportunity, I’m thankful for God showing me that this is what I am supposed to do. I’m going to continue to change my district, my community, and preferably the whole state of Louisiana,” said Duncan.
Campbell’s award recognized her ability to do whatever it takes to give her third graders the best learning environment possible.
“I’ll come up with little games to help them remember things, we’ll do little activities. Any way that I can sink the information in their brains and help them to remember it and make it more engaging,” said Campbell.
All teachers who received the award were completely surprised by the huge honor. Students were able to attend the award ceremony as well. For photos and videos visit www.milkeneducatorawards.org/educators/view/elise-fredric
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