The E.F. Rittmueller Middle School teacher was one 45 educators to receive the Milken Educator Award nationwide.

Luke Kanine received the Milken Educator Award, which is described as the "Oscars of Teaching," for teachers who continue to teach and lead in the classroom.

FRANKENMUTH, Mich. (WNEM) - A Frankenmuth middle school teacher was awarded a prestigious national honor for his work as an educator.