Distinguished alumni

Grant Hegstad ‘10 Standout Young Alum

Grant is the assistant principal, career experiences coordinator and head football coach at MOC-Floyd Valley High School in Orange City. In 2024, his success as an administrator and educator was recognized by the Milken Family Foundation when he was selected as Iowa’s sole recipient of the national Milken Educator Award, known as the “Oscar of Teaching.” A former special education teacher, Grant holds a master’s degree in educational leadership from the University of Sioux Falls and is a member of the School Administrators of Iowa organization.

Award year: 2025