Dogwood educator receives ‘Oscar of Teaching’ award
Alexa Guynes, a teacher at Dogwood Elementary School in Germantown, reacts during a surprise announcement by the Milken Family Foundation awarding her, the only teacher in TN, $25,000 award to use however they deem appropriate. (Brad Vest/The Daily Memphian)
The fifth-grade teacher received the Milken Educator Award on Thursday which includes $25,000 for the winner to use as they choose.
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Germantown Dogwood Elementary School Alexa Guynes Milken Educator Award GMSD Germantown muncipal school districtAbigail Warren
Abigail Warren is a lifelong resident of Shelby County and a graduate of the University of Memphis. She has worked for several local publications and covers the suburbs for The Daily Memphian.
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