Lauren Bolinski and Family

Lauren Bolinski (right) with her family

Teachers who go out of their way to make every student feel seen, heard and valued are the ones who remain in their students’ hearts and memories forever. Lauren Bolinski sets a wonderful example by creating a warm, welcoming ambiance in her classroom to assess each of her student’s needs, as she leads with kindness, empathy and patience. Known as “Ms. Bo” to her students, Bolinski was nominated by a former student for National Life Group’s 2024-25 LifeChanger of the Year Award , an accolade recognizing outstanding leadership and influence among educators and school district employees across the country.

“Classrooms should be places people want to be,” Bolinski explains. “If a space is harsh to me as an adult, that’s

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