Congratulations are in order for an elementary school teacher, Alex Diasgranados, who was surprised with a Teacher of the Year award and a N23 million ($50k) cash reward.
Diasgranados was surprised with the National University 2021 Teacher of the Year award alongside the huge sum when he appeared on a National TV show.
Addressed as Mr. Dias in the classroom, he was also named as one of the four finalists for the National Teacher of the Year award, an award recognized by the President of the United States at the White House.
A Historical Studies and English Teacher, Diasgranados had previously won the N3.8 million ($10,000) Sanford Teacher Award in 2022.
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He was also named DC’s Teacher of the year 2021 which came with a N3.4 million ($7,500) cash prize.
Diasgranados was emotional as he spoke about his 4th and 5th pupils, “they really inspire me and keep me going every single day”.
Aside from receiving the $50k Award, all the National University System’s universities have stated their willingness to provide Diasgranados with a full PhD scholarship degree in education or a master’s in Social and emotional learning.
See his posts here.
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FAQs:
Who won the Teacher of the Year award and how much did they receive?
The article highlights a teacher named Alex Diasgranados (referred to as “Mr. Dias”), an elementary school teacher who received a N23 million cash prize (approximately $50,000) upon being named National University Teacher of the Year on a national TV program Skabash!.
What was the significance of the award?
Diasgranados was among four finalists for the National Teacher of the Year award—a recognition acknowledged by the U.S. President at the White House level. This made his accomplishment particularly prestigious Skabash!.
Were there additional honors or benefits attached to the prize?
Yes. In addition to the cash reward, the article notes that National University System proposed offering Diasgranados a full scholarship for a PhD in Education or a master’s degree in Social and Emotional Learning Skabash!.
Is this teacher based in Nigeria?
No. Despite the headline using the naira (N23 million), the story is about an elementary school teacher in the United States, not Nigeria, as it involves U.S.-based national awards and recognition from the White House Skabash!.
Why is the amount mentioned in naira?
It appears the naira equivalent was likely used for local (Nigerian) audience context. The actual prize was in U.S. dollars—approximately $50,000, converted into naira for the article