Black Teacher Surprised with $50,000 Check and National Award
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DC teacher Alex Diasgranados received a $50,000 check for his work in the education system. Diasgranados teaches at Aiton Elementary School in Washington, D.C. His work has earned him numerous awards, including the National University 2021 Teacher of the Year.
“I couldn’t have been more excited to receive this news from none other than my friend Drew Barrymore who sent a crew to my house to present the award,” Diasgranados shared on Instagram.
Teacher Appears on The Drew Barrymore Show
Diasgranados first appeared on The Drew Barrymore Show last year to talk about his work in education.