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"My teacher Mrs. Nash really helped give me a voice and guide me in fourth grade....You know when you want to be a teacher. I wake up every morning excited and passionate about the change I'm going to make with students, and ultimately in the world. That's why I teach—to have that impact."—Shaina Brenner, interview with the Milken Family Foundation after surprise Milken Award notification at Elms Elementary, Jackson NJ
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Shaina Brenner (NJ '22) Teacher
In Memoriam
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