Angelica Garcia’s Milken Award Surprise in Phoenix, AZ

Angelica Garcia’s Milken Award Surprise in Phoenix, AZ

The Milken Educator Awards tour stopped in Phoenix, Arizona this 2025-26 season, adding an incredible educator to the Milken family on January 15, 2026: Westwood Elementary School academic coach Angelica Garcia! We surprised the outstanding educator with the Milken Educator Award and a $25,000 cash prize in front of students, colleagues, veteran Milken Educators, and visiting dignitaries. Take a look at how the life changing surprise was revealed.