MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) – A Madison teacher received a special surprise from the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday morning.
Jennifer Kilburg, a teacher at Lincoln Elementary School, was the recipient of the Brewers’ Grand Slam Teacher award.
Representatives from the team, including the famous Racing Sausages, stopped by the school Wednesday morning to present the award.
Madison teacher receives Milwaukee Brewers’ Grand Slam Teacher award(WMTV)
Kilburg was nominated by one of her students, who highlighted her commitment to teaching and tending to the wellbeing of her students.
“The young people in our city, in our world, they’re our future,” Kilburg said. “I think there’s so much power in being a teacher and the impact we have on the future.”
Madison teacher receives Milwaukee Brewers’ Grand Slam Teacher award(WMTV)
In addition to the award, Kilburg was gifted a Brewers jersey and a check for $1,000.
Congratulations, Ms. Kilburg!
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