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Colchester Teacher David Mason Surprised with Milken Educator Award

Bacon Academy’s David Mason thought he was attending a schoolwide assembly this morning to welcome Connecticut Commissioner of Education Charlene M. Russell-Tucker on the topic of college and career readiness. Instead, he received the surprise of a lifetime when it was revealed the event was held in his honor. Mason was recognized with the prestigious Milken Educator Award, which celebrates outstanding educators across the country with an unrestricted cash prize of $25,000 for their dedication and innovation in the field. Upon the presentation by Milken Educator Awards Senior Vice President Dr. Jane Foley and Commissioner Russell-Tucker, Mason was met with thunderous cheers from students, fellow staff members, state dignitaries and media.

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Colchester Teacher David Mason Surprised with Milken Educator Award

Posted Date: 10/29/25 (2:16 PM)
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Colchester Teacher David Mason Surprised with Milken Educator Award and $25,000

Connecticut Commissioner of Education Charlene M. Russell-Tucker joins Milken Family Foundation’s Dr. Jane Foley to present the “Oscar of Teaching”



Today’s assembly at Bacon Academy had a huge surprise in store for one outstanding educator! Milken Educator Awards Senior Vice President Dr. Jane Foley and Connecticut Commissioner of Education Charlene M. Russell-Tucker presented ninth through 12th grade career and technical education teacher David Mason with a Connecticut Milken Educator Award.