TWIN FALLS, Idaho -- A high school principal in Twin Falls has been honored with the 2011 Milken Educator Award for Idaho.
Brady Dickinson, principal of Canyon Ridge High School, received the award during a surprise assembly Wednesday morning.
"I am proud to recognize Brady Dickinson as the 2011 Milken Educator of the Year in Idaho. Even though he is a new principal, he is a strong leader in his school and district. Because of his leadership, the students at Canyon Ridge High School are growing and excelling," said Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Luna.
Dickinson received $25,000 as part of the prestigious award from the Milken Family Foundation. He was recognized for his visionary leadership, use of data to guide instruction, and ability to raise student achievement among all students at his school.
Dickinson's identity remained a secret until Luna announced the award during a school assembly at Canyon Ridge High School on Wednesday. Luna was joined by Dr. Thomas Boysen of the Milken Family Foundation, Dr. Wiley Dobbs, superintendent of the Twin Falls School District, local legislators, and members of the city council.
"Mr. Dickinson is truly deserving of this great honor. His enthusiasm for teaching and learning, his outstanding leadership abilities, the genuine care and concern he has for all students, his expertise in the profession's 'cutting edge' strategies and practices, and his high level of integrity make him the caliber of administrator that all districts seek," said Dr. Dobbs.
Dickinson is one of only two principals in Idaho who have received the prestigious award since Idaho joined the Milken program in 2003. More than 2,500 educators have received the award nationwide.
