A Tribute to our Teachers: Those who shape the future

 

This year’s theme, "Together4Teachers," shows the collective respect and gratitude that we owe to our teachers who shape the minds of future generations. They are our mentors, role models, and guides who devote their lives to encouraging curiosity, building our thoughts and character, and establishing values that we will use in life. 

They are more than just teachers.

 

We should think about it. Behind every successful story of a person, there’s a teacher who saw and nurtured that person's potential, even when they couldn’t see it themselves. A teacher who stayed up late, preparing and reviewing their lessons and took their time to explain concepts to us so that we the students could properly understand the lesson. They are the ones who guide us, pushing us to challenge ourselves and get over that hurdle that we once thought was impossible. 

 

In reality, teaching isn’t that easy. The classroom is just one of the things to consider. Many hours have been spent preparing lessons, creating presentations, and finding ways in order to get the students engaged in a world full of distractions. Many teachers go above and beyond, just for us students, using their own resources to provide study materials or staying after school to provide some extra help, even if it means sacrificing some of their personal time.

 

Despite this, they still show up. Why? You may ask because they see something within us. Those are our potential, dreams, and something that is worth fighting for. Through every lesson, they give us knowledge, values, empathy, and the belief that we can do more than we thought.

 

As we celebrate National Teachers Month this year under the theme "Together4Teachers," let's do more than just use our words. Let's recognize the tremendous amount of love and effort that our teachers put into their work, even though they are often times left unappreciated. Let's push for a meaningful change that will provide teachers with the respect their profession deserves, better resources, and adequate pay.

 

Let's now take a moment to reflect upon the teachers who shaped our personalities, the lessons they imparted, and the doors they assisted in opening. They are the main reasons behind our accomplishments, and they deserve all of our gratitude and support.

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