Oct.
5
Selected entries will be posted on
billboards and social media.
There are people in
our lives that make an
impact on us.
A lot of those just
happen to be teachers.
Here is a chance to say
thanks.
Please tell us who you are.
Schools were closed, then opened, then closed and opened again. Kids were sent home to quarantine and Zoom classrooms became all the norm. Teachers did as best they could. Parents, caught off guard, put in that extra effort to support their children’s learning. Often it was an overwhelming experience. But parents and teachers came to see each other in a new light.

Now with schools open and teachers back in class, it's time to reflect on what we've all been through and how we've depended on each other. And now, on World Teachers Day, let's throw teachers a well-deserved 'thank you.'
"On behalf of Alberta's teachers, thank you, parents for all you have done over the last 18 months to help support learning to continue."
– Jason Schilling, ATA President

Read some of the Thank You comments so far.

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  • - 2021-12-17 13:37:21 -0700
    Thank you teachers for everything that you do and for being there for our kids. Thank you for keeping your heads high despite the atrocious way the UCP government has treated teachers since coming into power. Keep fighting for public education and compensation that reflects how hard you work. Keep fighting against the regressive new curriculum. Strike if you need to. We are behind you! Take the time to relax over the holidays. This is a well deserved break.
    Merry Christmas and wishing you health and happiness in 2022. An Alberta parent.
  • - 2021-12-16 10:06:49 -0700
    Thank the teachers in the Stettler Schools for fighting so that all of the children don’t have to be jabbed.
  • - 2021-10-26 21:48:11 -0600
    Thank you Miss Lakeland . Summer is loving PreK. Especially gym class .
    Thanks
  • - 2021-10-14 16:17:22 -0600
    The media seem to think that medical professionals are the only “front line workers” – seriously???
    We’re once again facing hundreds of kids each day, caring about every one of them, and wishing we knew they were vaccinated.
    Teachers are brave, selfless, and caring!
  • - 2021-10-13 12:15:35 -0600
    Thanks or your patience and hard work!
  • - 2021-10-13 10:12:46 -0600
    Especially thankful that my teacher daughter recovered from COVID ( since Easter) and is now back teaching. I know how stressful it is now for teachers.

    As a former teacher, I stand with teachers!!
    Cheryl Moller
  • - 2021-10-11 16:07:52 -0600
    Thanks to the many teachers who have battled through the stresses of the pandemic and have done their best to be there for their students. Too many people do not understand or appreciate the work that you, as a teacher, does daily in a normal environment to inspired your students.
  • - 2021-10-08 17:16:39 -0600
    The past year has been most difficult for students and teachers. My heart goes out to and applaud your response to keep fighting for the best interests of students , in spite of an uncaring and unresponsive government. Keep up the fight for better learning conditions. Bravo !👍
  • - 2021-10-08 14:44:10 -0600
    Retired for many years. So happy I do not have to go through what all of you are going through these days with covid. Thanks to all of you.
  • - 2021-10-08 13:03:09 -0600
    Thank you so much for everything you do!
  • - 2021-10-08 10:43:23 -0600
    With gratitude to all who serve as teachers and support staff across Alberta for all your devotion, patience, perseverance, kindness, spontaneity, resiliency, and love of our youth. You always go the extra mile and have had to change direction on a dime over the past 19 months, doing your utmost to keep your students safe and continue teaching in precarious situations! Sending a hug to each and every one of you!
  • - 2021-10-08 10:14:40 -0600
    Dear Teachers,

    Your adaptability and conscientious care for each child in these most unusual circumstances deserves recognition! Truly!
    Thank you for guiding my grandchildren.

    A former teacher,
    A.R.
  • - 2021-10-08 09:11:10 -0600
    Thank you to all the teachers who are going above and beyond to continue teaching our kids! We see you, and stand by you. You are so appreciated!!!
  • - 2021-10-07 20:44:26 -0600
    Hello fellow teachers,

    I stand with you against mandated vaccinations. Choice must be an option.
    Stand your ground. Be brave.
  • - 2021-10-07 19:50:26 -0600
    Above and beyond===as usual !!!!
  • - 2021-10-07 17:47:49 -0600
    Thank you to all the Teachers for inspiring the citizens of tomorrow!
  • - 2021-10-07 16:15:32 -0600
    Thankyou to all the teachers and there innovativeness during these challenging times.
  • - 2021-10-07 15:30:03 -0600
    My warmest thanks to all the teachers who work with our children during these trying times. I think of you every day and wish you continued courage and, please, look after yourselves.
  • - 2021-10-07 14:49:42 -0600
    Thank you so much for being so flexable in this crazy time
  • - 2021-10-07 14:49:29 -0600
    Thank you to me!!!
  • - 2021-10-07 13:39:38 -0600
    Glad things went as you wanted. Keep up the important things you do for kids. Still think about my years teaching even after 19 years of retirement.
  • - 2021-10-07 13:23:43 -0600
    You have all bravely soldiered on during these pandemic times. You are all heroes to me. Thank you!
  • - 2021-10-07 10:39:35 -0600
    You are nurturing the futures generations of this great country of Canada. Keep showing us professionalism in all that you do! We thank you!!
  • - 2021-10-07 09:49:02 -0600
    Thank you for your work during the totally disruptive COVID crisis. Your workload and the uncertainty surely exhausted every one of you. I wish you all the best for the remainder of 2021/2022 and wish you a new stability in the near future. We will emerge from the COVID crisis and our world will never be what it was before but you will embrace the changes that help and discard what does not as you shape the lives of Alberta students.
  • - 2021-10-07 07:01:10 -0600
    I can remember my teacherss kindness and support, good people.
  • - 2021-10-07 06:44:24 -0600
    What an amazing group of people❤️❤️. Thank you for keeping the flame of love, guidance, acceptance,wisdom, and truth forever burning bright. Where would we be without your dedication ❤️❤️
  • - 2021-10-07 05:47:21 -0600
    To my myself and my parents,teachers from to kindergarten to get 11Highschool. I appreciate your help and support to educate ever since time. I turned out to answering many university’s too from birth correct.I dearly was a problematic because I truely appreciate your patience and your patience and understanding and cooperation and support to educate me and million other as who attended by your teaching techniques. Thank you and GOD bless us all with your teaching.
  • - 2021-10-06 20:16:56 -0600
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  • - 2021-10-06 18:03:59 -0600
    We wish to thank all the teachers out there that are literally working on the front lines during this very difficult time. It is hard at the best of times but what you all do today is beyond the realm of thought without the lack of judgement by the general public and our government in power .