He’s been awarded an unrestricted $25,000 check. He works in Southside, Arkansas!
Derek Tharp, a fifth-grade math teacher at Southside Middle School, was awarded the prestigious Milken Educator Award during a surprise assembly today. Tharp is the first from Southside School District to receive this honor.
Southside Teacher Lands $25,000 “Unrestricted” Check In Historic First
Derek Tharp is a fifth grade math teacher. He works at Southside School District.
The award, presented by the Milken Family Foundation, comes with an unrestricted $25,000 check. Tharp’s recognition marks him as the 82nd Milken Educator in Arkansas. According to Milken Educator Awards:…