TINLEY PARK, Illinois.— Lauren Brazel of Tinley Park High School near Chicago is the 2024 Grand Prize winner of the national teacher recognition program. Classroom heroespresented by Kleenex®. Heroes of the Classroom, commemorating 100 years of strength with Kleenex Brand Tissues, recognizes K-12 teachers for their hard work, resilience and dedication to students. Ms. Brazel was selected from 10 finalists from schools in California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Nevada, New Jersey, South Carolina and Utah.
As the grand prize winner, Ms. Brazel receives a check for $5,000. Your school also receives a $5,000 check and a year's supply of Kleenex tissue paper. The approximate retail value of the Grand Prize is $11,000.
Ms. Brazel has been a teacher for 19 years, and the last nine years as a special education teacher. “As a special education teacher, I am passionate about making sure every student feels seen, heard, and recognized for their efforts both inside and outside the classroom. I celebrate even the smallest victories and build connections with both my students and their families. Being able to build those long-lasting relationships is what makes this job amazing,” he wrote when describing his job.
Tinley Park High School Principal Dr. Theresa Nolan nominated Ms. Brazel for the award, writing: “On a daily basis, Lauren shows care and compassion, but remains steadfast in her commitment as an educator and takes responsibility for for their students to grow academically. No matter what challenge is posed to the student, Lauren knows she needs to prepare and provide the best opportunities for her students.” Learn more about Lauren's inspiring story at HeroesoftheClassroom.com.
The Grand Prize winner was determined by public voting among the top 10 First Prize winners, each of whom was profiled at heroesoftheclassrom.com/vote. Each First Prize winner received a $1,000 Costco shop card and their school received a $1,000 check. Additionally, the nominator of each First Prize winner received a $1,000 Costco shop card. Nominations were submitted by educators, parents and school staff members.
This program is in partnership with Multimedia Campusa school marketing and communications company that administers such programs on behalf of national brands.
About Kimberly-Clark
Kimberly-Clark (NYSE: KMB) and its trusted brands are an indispensable part of the lives of people in more than 175 countries. Driven by ingenuity, creativity, and an understanding of people's most essential needs, we create products that help people experience more of what's important to them. Our portfolio of brands, which includes Huggies, Kleenex, Scott, Kotex, Cottonelle, Poise, Depend, Andrex, Pull-Ups, GoodNites, Intimus, Plenitud, Sweety, Softex, Viva and WypAll, hold number 1 or 2 stock positions in approximately 70 countries. We use sustainable practices that support a healthy planet, build strong communities, and ensure our business thrives for decades to come. We are proud to be recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere for the sixth consecutive year and one of Fortune's Most Innovative Companies in America in 2024. To stay up to date with the latest news and learn more about To Learn the company's 150-year history of innovation, visit the Kimberly Clark Website.
About the Multimedia Campus
Campus Multimedia (CM) supports K-12 schools to improve the lives of school communities, including students, teachers, and families, through generous brand support. CM's brand partnership programs are reshaping trust in school marketing and setting a new standard in ethical engagement of the educational ecosystem. Its extensive network of more than 77,000 school relationships creates a platform for mutually beneficial impact for both schools and organizations.
As a leader in school marketing execution, CM creates platforms for schools to receive resources, revenue, and recognition tools while brands build valuable relationships with communities.
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