THANK A(SOME) TEACHER(S)

Jason LimBlog, Connect Better

TL;DR: There were a lot of teachers that influenced me and the teacher that I am today. My strongest memories are from the relationships I had with teachers, not the content I learned. Teachers that showed empathy, compassion, and how to be a good human are what resonated with me. Greetings and salutations everyone.  The Teach Better team came up … Read More

Thanking a Teacher

Susan JachymiakBlog, Connect Better, Reflect Better

TL;DR: A teacher can reignite a passion for teaching and learning by believing in you and caring about you. Read an appreciation letter to Dr. Cullen for making such an impact on Susan’s life. You are strongly encouraged to thank a teacher this week to let them know of their impact. Growing up, I was fortunate to have amazing teachers … Read More

What a Difference a Teacher Makes

Bridget GenglerBlog, Connect Better

TL;DR: Over the years, a lot of individuals, including teachers, have impacted your life. Take the time to reach out to those people and let them know how much they impacted you. Getting that note of appreciation can make a difference. When I began this journey as an educator over 25 years ago, I did not realize what an impact … Read More

We Appreciate You Now & Always

Jeff GargasBlog, Teach Happier

TL;DR: Jeff Gargas shares a message to teachers as we wrap up Teacher Appreciation Week. A recap of the team’s events from the week is shared. We Appreciate You Looking back at all that went on during Teacher Appreciation Week, I feel like I need to say something. It’s something I say a lot, so it probably won’t be anything … Read More

Ep. 31: Teacher Appreciation | Natalie Vardabasso | Assessment Purpose

Tom SchimmerThe Tom Schimmer Podcast

In Don’t @ Me (1:58), Tom expresses his appreciation to all teachers who have, over the past 12-14 months, done heroic work in supporting learners through these unprecedented times. Then, Tom is joined by Natalie Vardabasso (12:57), Assessment Instructional Design Lead at Calgary Academy and host of the EduCrush Podcast. Finally, in Assessment Corner (58:35), Tom discusses the importance of … Read More