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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.

Dave Mason wins 2025 Milken Educator Award

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The Colchester Board of Education is a seven-member elected Board. Members serve staggered four-year terms. As required by Connecticut state law and the Town Charter, the Board of Education oversees the operation of all public elementary and secondary schools in Colchester. The Board establishes policies and procedures designed to further the District's mission, as stated in the District's Strategic Plan.

Although the Board's oversight authority is broad, the Board delegates the administration and day-to-day operation of the District to the Superintendent and the other members of the administrative team. Working together, the Board, Administrators, and the community at large are fully engaged in the task of providing a quality education to Colchester's young citizens and ensuring that all have the tools for a lifetime of success.

 

Donna Antonacci, Chair
Christopher Rivers, Vice-Chair
Margo Gignac, Secretary
Alexander Oliphant
Rosemary Gignac
Michelle Millington
Stefanie Tracey-Calash

Student Board Members:
Abigail Stillwell

Toheed Usman

 

The Board can be contacted at BOE@colchesterct.org