LifeChanger of the Year Nominee Profile

Thomas Stuber was nominated by an anonymous student.

"The end of freshman year and throughout my sophomore year was the worst years of my life. It was my rock bottom...I was rotting away in my rotting bedroom of filth. The school became a war ground for me, trying to keep my head above water to live another day. I dreaded going anywhere except my room. I met Mr. Stuber at the worst time of my life, my rock bottom. But he stayed, and I thank him for that," said the student.

"I would like to thank Mr. Stuber for saving my life without his kindness. I don't think I would be here if not for him. Mr. Stuber is a school counselor at Arrowhead High School's south campus. Although I was not assigned to him, he took his time to take me under his wing and guide me in the right direction. His office was the place where I could let my guard down. I remember going to his office and talking to him many times, but this one talk I had with him will always stick out. I will never forget what he said to me that day. He said, 'You are so strong. I don't think I would survive living in your shoes. You are so strong for living this long, and you're a special girl. I can see many great things in you, so let's try one more day, one more day,'" said the student.

"Mr. Stuber has given me the strength to ask for the help I desperately needed. About three weeks into summer break, he had given me a new mindset in life. He helped me find the will to live again. Thanks to him, I'm finally ready to start my healing journey again. I'm excited to see what life can give me and all the achievements that life will provide me," said the student.

"I thank Mr. Stuber for saving my life and always being nice to me, even when I might not have been the nicest to him at times," said the student.