There is an anonymous quote
I’ve always liked. It says, “Without teachers there would be no other
professions.”
The obvious meaning is that no
one is born knowing a profession — someone had to teach practitioners what to
do.
An equally important message
imparted by the quote is that teaching itself is a profession. It requires just
as much skill and training as any other career — maybe more so than many
others.
As we celebrate this day of
thanksgiving it is fitting to give thanks to the many unsung heroes and
heroines in our midst, who make a difference every day in the lives of local
children.
Teachers personify our
society's belief that universal public education is key to meeting the
challenges of a changing world.
They strive to make every
classroom an exciting environment where productive and useful learning can take
place and each student is encouraged to grow and develop.
Our teachers reach out to
foster the well-being of each student, regardless of ability, background, race,
ethnicity or religion. Teachers also motivate students to find new directions
in life and reach high levels of achievement.
We are thankful for all they
do, and for the support from parents, business leaders, and members of the
community, that is so vital to their work. Thank you all.
