(Orange City)– A northwest Iowa teacher has received a very prestigious award. Maurice-Orange City-Floyd Valley Assistant Principal Grant Hegstad was presented Thursday with the Milken Educator Award, often referred to as the “Oscar of Teaching”. It’s one of the highest awards in the teaching profession.
Hegstad is the only Iowan chosen to receive recognition this year, and is the 47th Iowan to receive the award, which includes an unrestricted gift of $25,000. The announcement came as a complete surprise to Hegstad…
When asked how he’ll spend the cash award, his answer ended thoughtfully…
Hegstad commented many times how it’s not just one individual that makes a school or a person great, but the work and influence of many.
(Courtesy Community First Broadcasting station KSOU in Sioux Center)
