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Thermopolis' Milken Award winner still reeling

THERMOPOLIS – When Thermopolis Middle School seventh- and eighth-grade health and physical education teacher Shannon Hill learned during a surprise assembly that she had earned the prestigious Milken Educator award on Jan. 5, she was not only surprised but stunned and a little bit overwhelmed. Now, close to two weeks later, she is still reeling from receiving the award and the implications to her future.

THERMOPOLIS – When Thermopolis Middle School seventh- and eighth-grade health and physical education teacher Shannon Hill learned during a surprise assembly that she had earned the prestigious Milken Educator award on Jan. 5, she was not only surprised but stunned and a little bit overwhelmed. Now, close to two weeks later, she is still reeling from receiving the award and the implications to her...