NEA - National Education Association

05/06/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 05/06/2024 13:55

It’s Teacher Appreciation Week!

Here's what people are saying now.

I have worked with preschool teachers who have used their own money to purchase supplies, food, holiday gifts, clothing and coats to help students and families in need. These teachers build trust and respect for their fellow human beings.
Sharon Smith, Teacher

Ms. McFarlin is a math teacher, or should I say a magician in the math world. This teacher goes up and above her expectations and is an example to help other students to succeed.
Lisa Wilson, Public School Supporter

My colleague, Mrs. Huda, is an exceptional teacher. She not only listens to student concerns but also takes the time to truly understand their needs. Her compassion and dedication to her students are truly commendable, and we are incredibly grateful for all that she does.
Moneera Kassim, Education Support Professional

Latricia Grayson is the music teacher at my son's school. She is an amazing teacher. She encourages her students to do their best and helps them do that. She takes them to competitions during the school week and on weekends. She also takes them to events to inspire them to be better musicians.
Judy Kirera, Public School Supporter

I'm the Reading Specialist here at the Akiachak School, in a Yup'ik village in Alaska. I work with third and fourth grade students. They came out of Yup'ik immersion classrooms from preschool to second grade. I have a grueling reading intervention schedule for both grades. I'm always in need of resources for my students. I can teach till I drop but I can't do magic. But I love to teach and listen to them read.
Evelyn Esmailka, Education Support Professional

Mr. Nick Brown is an educator at Waller Williams Environmental School in Louisville, Kentucky. This school is for children with disabilities/behavioral issues. Mr. Nick always goes above and beyond for the students entrusted to him. Whether it is food they need, eyeglasses, a ride home when they are too emotional to ride the bus, or just some comforting words to calm them down, Mr. Nick always steps up for his students.
Pamela Ross, Public School Supporter

I had a teacher that I really liked. She never gave up on me, even when I gave up on myself. Her name was Mrs. Topping. She was an English teacher. I couldn't wait to go to her class at the end of the day. She would ask us to write compositions and summaries. And you had to write down your own thoughts and feelings. And when we read books, we would discuss how we felt about the plot and the characters. She made you think, and she was interested in you as a person. I'm thankful for everything she taught me. I will never forget her kindness and patience. Thank you so much Mrs. Topping.
Simone Hicks, Public School Supporter

Mrs. Marina Witty is a Multi-Language Learner Teacher at Magnolia Middle School, W.R. Brown Elementary School and John S. Charlton School in the Caesar Rodney School District in Delaware. Mrs. Witty is a vital educator connecting our immigrant students to our school community. Mrs. Witty pours into her students love, care and compassion. She helps transition students in their new world of education and aids them in adapting to their new surroundings but also celebrates her students' own culture and heritage. She believes in all her students and knows that they can thrive to be the best they can be. Mrs. Witty also teaches immigrant parents English in the evenings, bridging the gap for the whole family. The Caesar Rodney School community is beyond grateful for Mrs. Marina Witty and thank her every day for changing the lives of many.
Sinead Ronan, Education Support Professional