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Two area educators win Milken awards

KRWG | By KC Counts
Published February 19, 2025 at 12:12 PM MST
Nancy Chavira, a fifth grade math and science teacher at O'Donnell Intermediate in Fabens, is one of two Texas winners of a Milken Educator Award.
Nancy Chavira, a fifth grade math and science teacher at O'Donnell Intermediate in Fabens, is one of two Texas winners of a Milken Educator Award.

KC Counts talks with Joshua Marmolejo and Nancy Chavira, the only two Texas teachers to win the Milken Educator Award, which comes with a $25,000 cash prize.

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Joshua Marmolejo teaches automotive technology in the P-TECH program at Clint High School.
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KC Counts has been broadcasting to Southern New Mexico and West Texas audiences for over 30 years. KC is up early with listeners for "Morning Edition" weekdays, "Performance Today" from 9-11, "Here and Now" from 12-2, and on Saturdays. You might also see her on KRWG-TV.
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