Teacher Appreciation Introduction

Teacher Appreciation Introduction

For nine of the twelve months of the year, from kindergarten through 12th grade, our kids have spent more of their waking hours at school than at home. At age 11, over half of our kids lifetime has been shaped, defined and guided by the teachers and staff at school. We couldn’t be more grateful for each and every one of them.

These educators have not just filled our child’s head with knowledge, but they have filled his heart with a passion for various subject matters. And more importantly, they’ve instilled in our kids a lifelong love of learning. Our kids have the gift ofcuriosityand knows that the best questions are not the ones that lead us to an answer, rather the ones that lead us to the next question.

We know that teachers are pulled and yanked in more directions than ever today from paperwork and procedures to testing requirements. While we can only imagine that their workload is ever expanding, we appreciate that our teachers have still made the time for the special hands on learning opportunities.

We know these amazing individuals have their own families to grow and nurture, but I hope they understand what an important place they hold in our family and so many families in the community.

Because of them, our children will navigate the world and the people and experiences they encounter in a particular way. As our son pulls upon the memories of his school years and the lessons he learned at that time, a part of every one of his teachers will be in him as he gives, parents, teaches, leads, follows, travels, goes, stays, advises and listens.

To these wonderful teachers and staff — you are among the heroes of our son’s childhood. Thank you for what you’ve instilled, what you’ve preserved and what you’ve inspired!