TL;DR: Teacher Appreciation Week recognizes educators’ hard work and dedication, as they play a crucial role in shaping future generations. Teachers face many challenges such as limited resources, long hours, and the need to create safe and inclusive learning environments for all students. By showing gratitude and support for teachers, we can help create a positive and supportive atmosphere, and … Read More
Feeling Like You’re Valued
TL;DR: Accept appreciation from others no matter the time of year. Do what is best for you. Recognize your own value and remind yourself that YOU MATTER. This blog post will focus on accepting Random Acts of Kindness (RAKS). Read more about RAKS you can encourage your students to perform in my blog post from February: Random Acts of Kindness … Read More
A Teacher Village: Showing Appreciation
TL;DR: Teacher Appreciation Week stands at a particularly tiring time of the year. “School life” is a thing. Educators: we see you, we hear you, and we love you. Teacher Appreciation Week As I write this, it’s Friday, the last day of “Teacher Appreciation Week.” Like many of us, I am sitting down after a long journey of two-week mandated … Read More
Treasure Our Teachers Blog Series
Treasure Our Teachers Blog Series Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Let’s treasure our teachers and show our gratitude for the educators who have shaped us! There is no better time to thank a former teacher than right now. This blog series shares letters from 5 current educators addressed to their former teachers, thanking them for the lasting impact they’ve made on … Read More
A Teacher’s Impact Can Transcend Generations
TL;DR: A teacher’s impact on the lives of their students can transcend generations. Don’t lose sight of the fact that though they may not be tangible, we are making positive impacts on lives every single day. I wanted to be a teacher my entire life. I have memories as early as kindergarten, coming home from school and teaching my stuffed … Read More