Schools
Beloved McAuliffe Building Clerk 'Wears Many Hats And Wears Them Extremely Well'
"Mrs. Carrie has a warm smile and treats everyone with kindness and respect," says a colleague.
Tinley Park, IL — Back-to-school season brings a mix of excitement and nerves — for students, parents and staff alike. Thankfully, Tinley Park is home to everyday school heroes who help make the transition smoother and the school year a little brighter.
From teachers and tutors to bus drivers, cafeteria staff, crossing guards and more, these caring individuals bring steady support and positivity to our schools. To recognize their many contributions — big and small — Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to salute the unsung heroes of back-to-school.
This submission comes from Carmen Gomez, who nominated Carrie Fazekas of Christa McAuliffe Elementary School.
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What is the school hero’s name?
Carrie Fazekas
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Where does this school hero work?
Christa McAuliffe Elementary School
Please describe why this individual is a hero at your school.
She is a building clerk. Mrs. Carrie is a very helpful, kind and loving staff member. She wears many hats and wears them extremely well. The office is typically flooded with calls and visitors from parents, staff, kids and community workers. Mrs. Carrie has a warm smile and treats everyone with kindness and respect. No matter the size of the task, she crushes it! I'm honored to work with her in the office.
How do you know the school hero you’re nominating?
She's my office partner.
What should your community know about this person?
Mrs. Carrie was raised in Tinley and also raises her family here. She's a proud McAuliffe alum and she shows it in her work. After helping run the office all day, she clocks out to start her second shift job at home. Her husband and three kids are lucky to have a wonderful mom andwife like her. From car pooling to and from practices and games, cooking, cleaning and running her home, she's a very admirable person!
What three words best describe the school hero?
Kind, loving, funny.
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