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Park Forest Educator Praised For Going The Extra Mile For Students

Thomas Harper III is known for mentoring students and helping them reach their goals.

Patch and T-Mobile are highlighting the educators and role models helping students grow and succeed. This submission comes from Antione, who nominated Thomas Harper III.
Patch and T-Mobile are highlighting the educators and role models helping students grow and succeed. This submission comes from Antione, who nominated Thomas Harper III. (Courtesy of Antione)

Park Forest, 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 Antione, who nominated Thomas Harper III. 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?

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Thomas Harper III

What is your relationship to them?

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How have they made an impact?

Thomas will go the extra mile for any and all students he comes across. He is a great mentor to all students. They always say, "If it wasn't for Mr. Thomas, I would not be where I am right now."

What are three words that best describe them?

Loyal, committed, inspirational.


Thank you for all you do, Thomas Harper III!

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