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Lynwood Educator Inspires Students To Dream Big

Dionne Macon is known for encouraging students to save, explore and believe in themselves.

Patch and T-Mobile are highlighting the educators and role models helping students grow and succeed. This submission comes from Tamma, who nominated Dionne Macon. (Courtesy of Tamma)

Lynwood, 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 Tamma, who nominated Dionne Macon. 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?

Dionne Macon

What is your relationship to them?

Community member

How have they made an impact?

She supports her students and inspires and teaches them to save money and dream about their future and how to travel to different countries in her lessons, and cheerleading for their success.

What are three words that best describe them?

Inspirational, motivational and grounded.


Thank you for all you do, Dionne Macon!

Do you know a teacher, coach or mentor making a difference in your community? Click here to nominate them to be featured on Patch.

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