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NJ Teacher Surprised With 'Oscars Of Teaching' Award, $25K Prize NJ Teacher Surprised With 'Oscars Of Teaching' Award, $25K Prize
NJ Teacher Surprised With 'Oscars Of Teaching' Award, $25K Prize A second-grade teacher in New Jersey got the surprise of a lifetime Friday, Oct. 7. Shaina Brenner, of Jackson's Elms Elementary School, earned the Milken Educator Award — or the "Oscars of Teaching" award — and a $25,000 check to boot. It was all kept a secret from Brenner, who was overcome with shock and surprise during the morning ceremony (scroll for video). The 2007 Rutgers University graduate was cited for her passion about the environment incorporated into her projects. For instance, she instituted a school-wide recycling program and a "Green Team" among students.  No more than 40 …

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by Jon Craig