I am thankful every day for teachers who think critically and reflectively about students’ learning.
I am thankful for teachers who listen to students without just hearing.
I am thankful for teachers who make professional decisions based on what they know, see, and hear from students.
I am thankful for teachers who learn from each other and from their students.
I am thankful for teachers who see and respond to students’ emotions and experiences.
I am thankful for teachers who communicate with students’ families.
I am thankful for teachers who model respect, compassion, and justice.
I am thankful for teachers who are human beings – because no computer and no set of data could do what is listed above.
Thank you, teachers! You are beyond value! And thank you to all who support teachers!
