exceptional people
ABOVE AND BEYOND This year, we shine the spotlight on individuals shaping their communities for the better as they reflect on careers that have become their calling.
AMY HARRINGTON, Teacher, Johnston Elementary, Highland, IN “My mom was a teacher, and I grew up loving to learn. I feel blessed to be a part of some pretty amazing students’ lives. I am also grateful for all of the incredible educators that I have worked with-they are truly all about the kids.”
IN MEMORIAM AMANDA REPAY, Nurse, Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, University of Chicago Amanda experienced great joy in her time as nurse, and loved her job to the fullest. She was able to make a
URSULA KAZAKOS, Cardiac ICU Nurse, University of Chicago
difference in people’s
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lives by connecting with her patients in meaningful ways and
“I am thankful to have a career that allows me to be myself and connect with
humanizing her role in their care process. Amanda’s memory is
people while hopefully making a difference. The best part of my job is when
one of love, strength and compassion, and has made a lasting
I see the look on my patient’s face when they’ve been told they have a heart
impression on those she worked with, family, and friends.
donor- its indescribable.”
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