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7th Grade Teacher Gives Students All Her Time, Whole Heart

Nominated for the Teacher Spotlight, Loni Fazio stands out for her dedication, kindness, and passion for the job.

Patch and T-Mobile are partnering in spotlighting educators across the country. Meet Loni Fazio.
Patch and T-Mobile are partnering in spotlighting educators across the country. Meet Loni Fazio. (Courtesy of David Grossklaus)

New Lenox,STATE — Great teachers matter. In New Lenox, we’re fortunate to have teachers like Loni Fazio.

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This submission comes from David Grossklaus, who nominated Loni Fazio, of New Lenox:

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How do you know the teacher?

Daughter

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What does this person teach?

Middle school, seventh grade

Why do you believe the teacher should be recognized or honored?

A mother of 2 daughters 12 and 9, homemaker, wife, leader, just finished her master's, and has been named teacher of the month, dept. head of yearbook and newspaper, is a union representative for the district, and many more.

What's one thing you want everyone to know about the teacher?

She's kind, takes time to help the students, stays late after school to help and assist students that are having trouble with daily lessons and homework, embraces all of her students

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