MEET THE 2024 KLEENEX® HEROES OF THE CLASSROOM
Grand Prize Winner
Lauren Brazel
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Tinley Park High School
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Lauren Brazel - Tinley Park High School -
Watch the Story of Our 2024 Hero of the Classroom
Kleenex is celebrating 100 years of strength by recognizing teachers for their life-changing impact!
In a nationwide competition with over $40k in total prizes, teachers were nominated by staff, parents, and former students as Kleenex searched for deserving teachers to reward - and one to celebrate as the grand prize winner.
Strong. Impactful. Worth Celebrating.
Meet
Lauren Brazel
Lauren Brazel is a Special Education teacher at Tinley Park High School. With 19 years of teaching experience, Lauren is the epitome of strength, lasting impact, and heroism in the classroom.
Lauren was nominated by her Principal for her exceptional commitment and positive influence. Her "can-do" attitude and unwavering support for both students and staff create an uplifting environment where everyone feels empowered to excel.
Despite facing significant personal challenges, Lauren approaches each day with remarkable enthusiasm. Her ability to lead by example, combined with her selflessness and dedication, makes her a guiding force in a profession often burdened by stress and shortages.
“She is a hero. I think her specialty is bringing along the students who need the most help.”
- Pete Sansone, Teacher at Tinley Park HS
Making News.
Changing Lives.
There’s a lot of excitement around Mrs. Brazel as the 2024 Grand Prize Winner. Here are some of the news spotlights she’s earned already:
All media and press can reach out using the information below :
For Kleenex/Campus Multimedia:
Jennifer Harrison
+1 916-716-0636
jennifer@pandopublicrelations.com
For Tinley Park High School:
Yasmeen Sheikah
ysheikah@bhsd228.com
Congratulations to All the Heroes of the Classroom Finalists!
Thank you to every teacher for the role you play in students’ lives and a big applause to all of our finalists who earned this honor out of all the nominations across the country! Kleenex celebrates your strength and impact.
Lauren Brazel
Tinley Park High School, IL
Beverly Cannon
Utah County Academy of Sciences, UT
Laurie Chandley
West High School, CA
Gail Clark
Providence Christian Academy, GA
Valencia Davis
Loara High School, CA
Valerie Dix
Greenville Tech Charter High, SC
Jose Herrera
Keys Gate Charter School, FL
Michael Ida
Kalani High School, HI
Tina Miller
Mannion Middle School, NV
Jennifer Sanchez
Frank R. Conwell Middle School, NJ
KLEENEX + COSTCO ARE THRILLED TO REWARD TEACHERS
A Nomination Contest To Recognize Impactful Teachers
Launching in May 2024, Kleenex and Costco opened nominations to recognize impactful teachers.
In September 10 teachers, 10 schools, and 10 nominators were selected based on the nominations for teachers that:
Made others feel strong.
Made a lasting change on students.
Are worth celebrating!
A public vote launched in late September that allowed people nationwide to vote for the teacher they felt most deserving of the title of 2024 Kleenex Heroes of the Classroom Grand Prize Winner.