MILWAUKEE — A Bay View High School industrial technology teacher was awarded a $100,000 grant for teaching excellence, bringing new opportunities and resources to Milwaukee Public Schools students.

Michael Driscoll received the Harbor Freight 'Tools for Schools' Grand Prize for Teaching Excellence in a celebration attended by his students, colleagues, and family. The surprise announcement left Driscoll shocked and emotional.

"I've never received an award like this," Driscoll said.

With the substantial money, Driscoll hopes the school will look for additional staffing to allow for smaller group work with students, along with new tools for the industrial technology program. Driscoll hopes the money will enable students to turn their ideas into reality through hands-on learning experiences

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