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Kristle and Kerese Millen are educators who created the Millen Twins Educator Awards to recognize those who dedicate their time to educate others and positively impact students’ lives. Photo provided by Felicia Apprey

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Awards recognize educators’ time and dedication

The Millens remember a time when they were in class together as students and a teacher referred to Kerese as the “stupid twin.” It stuck with her, and the experience traumatized her. It made Kristle and Kerese realize there are educators out there who don’t care for students. They wanted to recognize educators who are impacting students’ lives positively.