Athletic Director Continues Remote Mentorship: A Hazel Crest Hero

HAZEL CREST, IL — When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented times. Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these everyday heroes.

This submission comes from Renita Manley-Garrett of Hazel Crest, who nominated Omari Garrett, an athletic director and assistant principal at T.F. North High School in Calumet City:

Where the nominee lives:

Hazel Crest

Where the person who nominated the hero lives:
Hazel Crest, IL

Name of the nominee:
Omari Garrett

Name of the person who nominated the hero:
Renita Manley-Garrett

Is the nominee considered an “essential worker”?:
Yes

What does the nominee do for work?:
Athletic Director & Assistant Principal

Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?
Dedication to staff, coaches, and students during this pandemic has been amazing. Made videos, made house calls, posted signs for teachers, continued remote mentorship, coach mentorship, and academic mentorship (all remote) And under his leadership, students ar STILL receiving scholarship offers and college admittance.

What’s one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?:
Dedication to success of students and health of teachers is beyond measurable.

Thank you for all you do, Omari!

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