021323 Islander Alumna Lisa Moody ’11 Wins National Educator Award, $25K Cash Prize

Photos courtesy Milken Family Foundation

Islander Alumna Lisa Moody ’11 Wins National Educator Award, $25K Cash Prize

For her amazing can-do spirit and her ability to inspire her students, Islander alumna and special education teacher Lisa Moody ’11 was presented with a national Milken Educator Award on Jan. 20 at her elementary school in Omaha, Nebraska. Each year, the Milken Family Foundation selects a group of K-12 educators across the U.S. to honor for excellence in education. The national honor includes an unrestricted $25,000 cash prize.

Photos courtesy Milken Family Foundation Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi alumna Lisa Moody ’11 gets a hand with her oversized Milken Educator Award check from colleagues and guests. The $25,000 cash prize is unrestricted — recipients can spend the money however they choose.
Photos courtesy Milken Family Foundation Lisa Moody ’11 shares today's special Milken Educator Award moment with her students. She is a fierce advocate and holds high expectations for her K-6 special education students, both academically and socially.
Photos courtesy Milken Family Foundation Cameras and microphones capture every word as Lisa Moody ’11 talks with reporters at her surprise Milken Educator Award notification.
Photos courtesy Milken Family Foundation Island University alumna Lisa Moody ’11 holds up the signature blue Milken Educator Award envelope embossed with her name. She joins a network of more than 2,900 outstanding educators around the U.S. who work together to elevate the profession and tackle some of its biggest challenges.

Photos courtesy Milken Family Foundation After the assembly, veteran Milken Educators gather to celebrate Lisa Moody ’11, the newest member of Nebraska's Milken Educator Network.
Photos courtesy Milken Family Foundation With colleagues listening in, Lisa Moody ’11 FaceTimes her father – former TAMU-CC Professor Dr. Michael Moody – to share today's exciting news.