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.
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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We can’t thank you enough for your dedication and going the extra mile for our children and grandchildren, especially during this pandemic.
You are truly the back bone for my grandchildren’s education! I am inspired by your tenacity, dedication and your continued adaptability, creativity to help children succeed !
May you continue to lead our young generation!
Mrs Zdennia Berezan, my grade one teacher back in 1963, and then in no particular order: Mrs Gau, Mr. Litwin and Herman the white rat, Sister Leola Ann, Mr. David Ross, Mr. Spee, Mr. Sikora, Dr. Rothrock (U of A History), Dr. Chris Diachuk, Dr. Lorraine Court, Mr. Robert Simonowits. There are so many, many more.
To my children and grandchildren’s teachers; you had/have my kids back. I will always be grateful.
Thank you to all my friends and colleagues who taught with me over my own 40 year career. I learned so much from you.
Because of you I will never stop learning. I have been blessed.
what I like to remember about
my teachers…thank you !!
There has been a lot of them over the years and if I were to recount every experience I had learning within the public school system I would be here forever. I am thankful to my bilingual elementary school teachers for me how to read and write in both Chinese and English. I am thankful for the basics that I have retained over the years that were carefully taught and exposed by the same teachers I credited above. The importance of providing that education is understood by the government is unfortunately not recognized, but I hope you guys remember that all the extracurricular efforts invested will never be forgotten. Sometimes society forget teaching isn’t simply delivering academic resources, but also to create human bonds with a pupil to properly guide to the right doors. I want to thank my junior high school teachers for teaching me how to love learning again, and the importance of listening. I want to thank them for showing me that listening is valued everywhere, and it does not mean imposing boundaries and trampling on self-respect. I want to thank my high school teachers for teaching me to love math, sciences, social, and English. I want to thank my teachers who helped me develop my passion for social-studies, and taught me that writing is a critical portion that also matures over time with good care. I want to thank my sciences & math teachers who taught me that patience is everything when it comes to observing and applying new knowledge. I also want to thank them for teaching me about the physical world around me, how it needs to be cared for and contains surprises to ensure you are a learner for life. But mostly, I do want to thank all my teachers who went above and beyond to create meaningful connections that inspired to be a learner and discover finer things life that I hope to pursue as much as I can.
I am sorry to hear how teachers are treated by the government, and I hope globally we realize the important role and power that teachers have as guidance for the next generations.
-Erica