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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  • - 2021-10-05 18:08:09 -0600
    I spent my career in the classroom,so fully
    Understand the great work that you do each and every day!
    Thank you for all of the work you do and for caring for our future generation!
  • - 2021-10-05 18:07:48 -0600
    Teachers are the total ground of society.
  • - 2021-10-05 18:05:00 -0600
  • - 2021-10-05 18:02:15 -0600
    Thank you to all the incredible, caring teachers who help to mold our youth!
  • - 2021-10-05 17:59:53 -0600
    Hang-in, your hard work today will pay off at some time tomorrow. Well done.
  • - 2021-10-05 17:56:32 -0600
    Our three children had an excellent education with Edmonton Public schools.
    Thanks to all who have dedicated their lives to helping! Excellent job!!
  • - 2021-10-05 17:53:17 -0600
    Your role in educating our youth and young adults is invaluable. My compliments on your persistence and bravery. Thank you for all your valiant efforts on our children’s behalf.
  • - 2021-10-05 17:49:00 -0600
    Thank you … to every teacher!
  • - 2021-10-05 17:48:15 -0600
    I am a retired teacher, so I have an appreciation for the incredible impact that teachers have on their students. So, thanks for all that you offer. The world is a better place because of what you do!
  • - 2021-10-05 17:48:02 -0600
    A big Thank you to Grade 1 Miss Workun!
    Everyday my little guy comes home excited and happy to learn!
    Thank you for being a great fit for him and making learning fun!!
  • - 2021-10-05 17:46:40 -0600
    The job is difficult at the best of times. This hasn’t been the best of times. I admire the continuing dedication, effort and passion that so many teachers bring to their classrooms, every single day. You are doing the most important job in the world…helping to build the future.
  • - 2021-10-05 17:45:55 -0600
    Thank you for changing your system so you could grind your way through Covid. I know our children lost part of that individualism along the way, but you have allowed them to strive forward. Bless you all!
  • - 2021-10-05 17:41:47 -0600
    Thank you team St Mary’s in Calgary. A special shout out to Mrs Erixon, Mr Walsh, Mr Kieser, Mr Carels, Ms Gonzales and Mr Fortini!
    And additional greats: Mr Scarpino, Mrs Solobay, Mr Rino, Mrs Evans, Mr Newton, Mrs Apuzzo, Mrs McCullough, Mr Soby, Ms McArthy…
  • - 2021-10-05 17:40:30 -0600
    Thank you to all the fantastic teachers during this historical time. Teachers are our children’s future. I thank them for all their hard work and diligence. A special thank you to Conrad Hope who spends many hours and time in making his students to learn and aspire.
  • - 2021-10-05 17:40:29 -0600
    Thank you to all teachers for being so amazing during these stressful times.
  • - 2021-10-05 17:36:24 -0600
    You are amazing. Your dedication is so very much appreciated!
  • - 2021-10-05 17:34:45 -0600
    Thank you Mme Neigum and Mme Chana from Central Middle School in Red Deer. Our son is loving Middle School because of the amazing work you do in Late French Immersion. Thank you for your enthusiasm, energy and love for your students.
  • - 2021-10-05 17:33:15 -0600
    GREAT BIG THANK YOU TO ALL TEACHERS and those who are with kids everyday 🤗
  • - 2021-10-05 17:23:06 -0600
    I am thankful that I was a teacher. I admire all those teachers, like my son who are doing their best during COVID-19.
  • - 2021-10-05 17:22:27 -0600
    You are wonderful.. Keep up the good work you do every day. ❤️❤️❤️
    From a retired teacher.
  • - 2021-10-05 17:10:35 -0600
    Bless you for persevering during this difficult time. The students are our future.
  • - 2021-10-05 17:06:45 -0600
    We have been so blessed with the amazing teachers our daughters have had through the years. We continue to recognize and appreciate all that this profession does on the daily. Thank you doesn’t seem like enough, especially this last year and a half, but we do from the bottom of our hearts thank all the wonderful people who continue to educate and inspire our beautiful children❤️
  • - 2021-10-05 17:06:18 -0600
    Retired, taught 35 years,those in the trenches keep up the great work in these difficult times!
  • - 2021-10-05 17:02:38 -0600
    Thank you for teaching us songs and playing guitar with us Mr. Campbell!
  • - 2021-10-05 16:54:20 -0600
    Stay strong … protect our students and give them the quality of education that will allow them to become the leaders of tomorrow!
  • - 2021-10-05 16:52:58 -0600
    As I reflect on the career I’ve had I would play more with the students I had. Know that as a teacher you play an important role in the children’s lives entrusted to you, not only to teach them but to nurture their unique spirit. Teaching is an intense and demanding role that knows no bounds. You are called upon to fulfill so many people’s expectations.It can be daunting. Remember to look after yourselves, your love ones and the children that are entrusted to you. Take a night off and don’t feel guilty. Play with the kids; they will love it and equate their teacher and education as challenging but rewarding and fun. Teachers, you are valued and are doing critical work. Be proud of yourselves as we are proud of you and remember you are enough!
  • - 2021-10-05 16:52:23 -0600
  • - 2021-10-05 16:50:51 -0600
    Keep up the fine work and be proud! You have the most important job in any society.
  • - 2021-10-05 16:49:01 -0600
    To all the wonderful TEACHERS in the WORLD. No words can fully express my deep appreciation – for all of your efforts & sacrifice – seen & unseen – year round. This is especially true considering the multiple ‘war zones’ & ‘dangerous’ waters you have had to teach in & navigate through.
    THANK YOU for continuing to teach. The landscape of our future depends on it.
    In sincere appreciation,
    Dolina Watson
  • - 2021-10-05 16:45:03 -0600
    Thank you thank you thank you.

    Some of really do know how hard you work and are too often under appreciated. Well, NOT BY US!!!