LifeChanger of the Year Nominee Profile

Yonathan Tadesse was nominated anonymously. 

"Mr. T is the textbook definition of a LifeChanger. He is a man who spends his mornings answering students' questions about financial aid, keeps his door open during lunch, and accepts tutoring requests most days after school. I first met Mr. T as my Algebra II teacher during sophomore year, and my first impression of him was how extremely organized he was—creating a calendar for our units. Later that year, I applied for Link Crew, the student mentorship organization he founded, and he has been a familiar face in my school life since then. He has personally helped me make my dream of attending college come true, and I know many of his students can say the same. He is the best teacher I've ever had, explaining unfamiliar financial concepts to me in my preferred learning style. Throughout the years, he has never fallen short of his self-imposed expectations. Even after stepping down as Link Crew coordinator, he continued to help us with our various endeavors and supported our new coordinator through unexpected challenges. He is the most deserving person of this award, and I know this not only from my own experiences, but from his timeless reputation at the Law Magnet," said the nominator.