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"I don't think I was that great a teacher until I got my counseling degree....It allowed me to see students in such a different light. I wasn't recognizing simple things that could be helpful for a student to succeed in the classroom."

— Katie Mace, interview with the Milken Family Foundation

Katie Mace (NE '21)

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"As a student I was very quiet, very shy....I went into education to be there for all kids, all types of learners, and let them know that I'm here for them and have high expectations for their learning."

— Tiffany Lemos, interview with the Milken Family Foundation

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Tiffany Lemos (ID '21)
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