I appreciate YOU!

Hey you, teacher!  Guess what?  I appreciate you A LOT!

This past week was Teacher Appreciation Week, as you know.  Even though I hope that teachers are appreciated more than once a week, I think it is great to designate a few days to do a little something extra to say, "I appreciate you!"

I also like to take the opportunity to go an extra mile out of the way to thank my co-workers.  My fellow teaching friends.  It's one thing for a parent, child, principal, community member, etc, to thank a teacher.  But, there are so many reasons why I'm thankful for my co-workers.  They teach me new things, mentor me, serve as counselors after a long week, help with anger management, show me new techniques, and typically end up being good friends outside of school, too.  

Schools don't work if teachers don't work as a team - a family.  Education is all about teaching others and being taught yourself.  A "life-long learner" they call it.  So whether we work together or not, teachers, I appreciate you for everything you do!

Emily :)