Lynwood Educator Inspires Students To Dream Big

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.

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!

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