Teacher Appreciation, Part II

~Teacher Appreciation Week, May 6 - 10, 2013~

Do you have a current or recall a former teacher that you will never forget? Is that remembrance comforting, filled with encouragement, or possibly totally humorous? Perhaps, even one that reflects a teacher who may not necessarily be classified a favorite but as you reflect, realize what a great impact that person has, or had, on your life? Could there be more than just a single teacher who in one way or another left an everlasting impression? Have you taken the time to let them know how much they are truly appreciated?

As you ponder such questions, it must be taken into account that learning experiences transpire over a decade plus, across many disciplines, and under the helm of numerous educators and administrators. Like the molding of clay into a find piece of pottery, many persons in the education field has, or has had, his/her 'hand' in shaping who you are today.

From kindergarten to elementary to middle to high school on to the workplace or college or university, each had a unique part and the list could go on and on and on... . Teachers play a key role in every individual’s development and evolution. Showing appreciation to each one is therefore the least one can do as an act of gratitude. Remember to express your appreciation this week, next week and every week to come!

"The task of the excellent teacher is to stimulate "apparently ordinary" people into unusual effort. The tough problem is not in identifying winners: it is in making winners out of ordinary people."

                                                                                                 ~K. Patricia Cross