Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to teachers across this country. Our team at Focused Schools wanted to send you our deep appreciation for the heroic work that you do each and every day, for every student that you serve.
“Teachers – for your hard work, creativity, tenacity, and public service – thank you. Your labor provides one of the fundamental foundations of our society. Most days, as witnessed publicly during this pandemic, your resourcefulness abounds with innovative ways to help kiddos learn new skills and attitudes. So many of you possess a doggedness to get through to even the most reluctant or challenging of students. For this, and on behalf of a grateful nation, we pause this week to appreciate you.”
“Our teachers have been called upon to continue teaching and learning during the COVID-19 crisis. Never has there been a time that we’ve expected SO much change of practice with very little time or preparation. Hats off to our teachers, who responded on the turn of a dime, to provide engagement, connection and distance learning for all of their students! It is with great appreciation that we recognize their expertise, compassion and commitment!”
“I appreciate teachers at all times. But during this unique time, I am especially grateful for teachers’ willingness and energy around learning new ways of doing the work. It has been truly amazing to see the creativity and care that teachers have put forth on behalf of their students. Also, I am gratified that inside all this, students and parents are getting a real understanding of how much teachers matter. This is a time of deeper, and more real, teacher appreciation.”
“Following the current state of the world with Covid-19, it’s clear that teachers offer us more than an education, they really are the glue that holds communities together. A support system, a friendly face for those who are surrounded by gloom, and most importantly the motivation for children to learn and be their best selves to make out the world even better in the face of adversity. “
“I am amazed by the courage, dedication and passion you’ve shown over the past few weeks to continually be there for the students, and for each other! Thinking outside the box has become your new norm, and it has led to impressive community stories.”
“You have shown tenacity, courage, and innovation in digital learning, and I want to thank and applaud you for your care, compassion, and nurturing of children and their families as you seek to connect, engage, and educate all children during this unexpected global pandemic of Covid-19.”
“I have the utmost respect and confidence in our teachers and their abilities to connect not only with their students’ academic needs, but also the caring connections and support of their social and emotional needs. Teachers are stretching their own learning and applying that learning to new platforms every day. Understandably, parents have developed a new appreciation for their child’s teachers during these challenging times.”
“HATS OFF TO YOU! You have shown the world what it really means to be a teacher. Your willingness to find new ways to connect with your students, your families, and your colleagues has inspired everyone. If there ever was anyone who didn’t appreciate what you do for students, this “new normal” has most certainly changed their mind!”
“My hope is that times of challenge like the one we are enduring will help us to appreciate the gifts in our lives that previously we took for granted. I count the teachers of our children in that list as our collective community relies on the compassion, skill, and love that they bring to their work. Regardless of the hardship that rests in the life of a child, they will always have a chance to achieve their hopes and dreams if their path crosses with that of a great teacher. Each a hero, one kid at a time.”
“You are the heartbeat of our community. So many elements of our daily lives have been halted during these challenging times, but teaching and learning continues, thanks to your hard work, your determination, and your devotion to your students. It may not be the same, it may not be what we would prefer, but it has sustained as much a sense of normalcy for our children as we can expect right now. We hear stories every day of your outreach to kids and families, to provide more than a math lesson, a read-aloud, a science experiment. Your connection to your students has provided emotional support, much-needed routines, and the knowledge that someone out there cares deeply. We have always appreciated the work that you do, but never more than right now.”
“We have always known that you are heroes. Servant leaders doing heroic deeds for the students in front of you. You are more than an instructor. You are a life changer. Your wisdom, guidance, and passion make a difference. Not just for today. But for the future. Especially during this time of uncertainty, we celebrate you. You responded without blinking an eye to our new normal. You have embraced the challenge and are succeeding – one day and one student at a time.”
“On a daily basis, the Focused Schools Team sees the impact teachers are making across America, so it is no surprise to see them step up during the global pandemic to continue to provide critical support to their students. The speed at which teachers have adapted to continue to deliver for their students is inspiring and we thank them for their everlasting commitment to them.”
“While I have never been a teacher and fulfill a different type of function, I am very thankful for the teachers that have impacted my life (first, for those who taught me, then those who taught my children and grandchild, and, last but not least, for my mother, who was a teacher). It is an honor to be able to now work tangentially in a business that provides support and enrichment for our teachers of today. Teachers have long been regarded as a respected profession but now more than ever, the care that they take with all children has been illustrated to us in a direct way. The somewhat taking them for granted from the past is gone and true admiration is the default perspective and truly warranted. The very fabric of our society suffers when teachers are not interwoven into the daily lives of all children. Thank you for all that you do.”
With gratitude,
Your Focused Schools Family
Kathy Crum, Keith Young, Janice Hanada, Bryan Roberts, Lou Stewart, Robin Samana, JoAnne Kostiuk, Tony Hill, Brett Bishop, Kerry Purcell, Sandy Blazer, Dillon Rogers and Marcia Oldham
