Colchester Teacher David Mason Surprised with Milken Educator Award
Posted Date: 10/29/25 (02:16 PM)
Colchester Teacher David Mason Surprised with Milken Educator Award and $25,000
Connecticut Commissioner of Education Charlene M. Russell-Tucker joins Milken Family Foundation’s Dr. Jane Foley to present the “Oscar of Teaching”

Today’s assembly at Bacon Academy had a huge surprise in store for one outstanding educator! Milken Educator Awards Senior Vice President Dr. Jane Foley and Connecticut Commissioner of Education Charlene M. Russell-Tucker presented ninth through 12th grade career and technical education teacher David Mason with a Connecticut Milken Educator Award.
