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"Thank you to my students, who show up and work hard to better themselves every day. You are why this job is so much fun."

— Tyler Hallstedt, remarks at his surprise Milken Award notification

Tyler Hallstedt (TN '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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