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"I don't know how I deserve this, all the staff and teachers here are phenomenal. I do what I do because of them. I want to do what they're doing in their classes, so my kids can experience that. I'm just at a loss for words." — San Benito teacher awarded $25,000 for being exemplary educator, Valley Central

Krystal Contreras (TX '18)

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