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"Find what makes you the happiest in your life, and go and do that. I love teaching, because I love working with you all. If you can find things that make you come alive, and you get to do that every day, you will live a happy, fulfilled, inspired life. That's what I hope for all of you."

—Chris Bessonette to students at his surprise Milken Educator Award notification at Munger Mountain Elementary School, Jackson, WY (watch the video)

Chris Bessonette (WY '18)

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