What if you had to teach, coach, motivate, and support 25 different personalities daily? That’s exactly what our teachers do, and they do it with dedication and heart.
While the idea of Teacher Appreciation Day originated in the 1940s, the first official celebration was held on March 7, 1980. In 1953, a woman, Eleanor Roosevelt, took time to talk to the people who worked in Congress to persuade them that teachers deserve a day to be appreciated. From a study, Teachers of Tomorrow states, “ Teachers take on a tremendous responsibility, shaping the minds of our youth and preparing them for the future. Their patience, passion, and dedication have a lasting impact on countless students.” Teachers demonstrate their dedication through their willingness to help students succeed no matter the circumstances.
Lots of teachers use creativity as a way to make learning fun and memorable. Teachers who frequently assign classwork involving creativity are most likely to observe high-order cognitive skills in students, such as problem-solving, critical thinking, and making connections between subjects. Designing engaging work for students, having the ability to constantly improvise, overcoming obstacles and barriers, and crafting a space or setting for others to flourish are among the many daily tasks of a teacher. Creativity, by definition, requires that something be brought into existence. “A good teacher can inspire hope, ignite the imagination, and instill a love of learning.” – Brad Henry.
Teachers throughout BGJHS inspire their students without notice. Teachers create a safe boundary around BGJHS and make students feel safe and secure in their classrooms. Aubree Carver, a 7th grade student, states, “Mr. Quinn is, like, very, very funny and also relatable. I think overall he’s like a nice person… It makes it easier to talk to him, to be able to ask questions, because I feel a lot more comfortable asking questions with him. After all, he never tries, like he never makes you feel bad about it. He kind of relates to you, and that feels nice.” Students come to school looking for comfort from their teachers, and the teachers at BGJHS succeed.
Teachers are appreciated for the hard work they do every day. Teachers drive their students to do their very best at anything they do, even when it’s not school-related. How have you shown appreciation for your hard-working teachers?
