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Chicago Heights Educator Praised For Dedication Inside And Outside The Classroom

From a brand partner: Lanie Young earns recognition for arriving early, staying late and supporting students every day.

Chicago Heights, Illinois — Behind every thriving student is someone who believed in them. To celebrate these mentors, Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to spotlight the educators, coaches and role models supporting the next generation.

This submission comes from Joan, who nominated Lanie Young. Know someone who should be recognized? Click here to nominate them to be featured on Patch.


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What is the mentor, coach or educator’s name?

Her name is Lanie young , she teaches at McKinley in Chicago Heights and goes more then the extra mile — comes early and stays late everyday .

What is your relationship to them?

Teacher

How have they made an impact?

Yes in many ways.

What are three words that best describe them?

Loves what she does.


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