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Growing up, I have some very fond memories of a few teachers from school. I still remember my kindergarden teacher, Mrs. Erlander, who was so nice and was always ready with words of encouragement and a compliment. I always looked back fondly at my time in her classroom and even had the Christmas gift, a little Coca Cola Doll, she had given me until we moved when I was 13 and it got misplaced.
Ironically, I then had her husband as one of my teachers throughout my high school years! He turned out to be just as passionate of a teacher and was dedicated to his students in the same manner. While we didn’t always agree on things, he would always hear me out. It was so rare to see a teacher have the same respect for his students as he expected them to have for him. On the rare occasion where he was found to have provided the wrong information, he wasn’t afraid to admit it. It was so refreshing to enter his classroom each day knowing he would have a great attitude and lots to share.
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I’m a city girl turned country by my awesome husband and we have three busy boys and two darling daughters. I love spending time with my family, reading Karen Kingsbury novels, and catching up with friends while our kiddos have play dates. I’m blessed beyond measure and can’t wait to see what God has in store.
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darby
My little one is not in school yet, but I still remember my wonderful fifth grade teacher #LakeshoreCelebratesTeachers
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Anel
I had two teachers that made an impact on me with their passion in teaching. The first one was my history teacher, which led me to being a history major. The second one was my nutrition teacher, who led me to end up getting my degree in nutrition! #LakeshoreCelebratesTeachers.
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My son had some difficult with reading and math last year and the teachers really focused on him last year and summer camp which really helped him out a lot so I give a lot of credit to the teachers he had while they helped him learn and pulled him out for one on ones for reading which I am so happy they did that because he reads so good now and he’s in first grade even though he had to repeat kindergarten i think it’s the best decision i have made as well. #LakeshoreCelebratesTeachers
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Larissa K.
My special teacher is my husband. He’s an amazing 1st grade teacher and works hard to make every kid feel special.
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Jen L
My sons current teacher has so much patience!
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My sons current teacher has so much patience!#LakeshoreCelebratesTeachers
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chickie brewer
A second grade teacher I know.. Not only does she have patience.. But she able to handle all the children’s conflicts so easily..
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My daughter’s first grade teacher has made first grade memorable the picnics and the one on one time#LakeshoreCelebratesTeachers
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Daniel Scott
My college algebra teacher made a huge impact on me. I was able to master the concepts with her help and dedication.
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Evelyn
#LakeshoreCelebratesTeachers One of the teachers that made a great difference in my life was my 6th grade teacher who took an interest in me and helped me discover my talents
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Nelly B
#LakeshoreCelebratesTeachers I had a great teacher in 5th grade that made things fun to learn and understand. Teachers do a lot of work daily!
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Melanie
I am VERY thankful for my son’s teacher Ms. Julie. She is incredible! #LakeshoreCelebratesTeachers
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joanna reed
My son is special needs and his teacher Mr. Smith is so patient and wonderful, we are very thankful for him. #LakeshoreCelebratesTeachers
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Crystal Rose
My creative writing teacher really encouraged me in high school. She was great. #LakeshoreCelebratesTeachers
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Michelle P
My high school french teacher instilled a lifelong love of language, culture, and travel. Magnifique. #LakeshoreCelebratesTeachers
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We homeschool! I would like to celebrate all moms and dads out there working hard to teach their children as well!
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Dawn Monzu
When I was a kid, I had a teacher by the name of Mrs. Dolphin (2nd grade). I was a very shy, scared kid. She helped me become a little more outgoing. I will always remember her! God bless teachers! #LakeshoreCelebratesTeachers
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My youngest daughter’s Kindergarten teacher Mrs. Wallace made a difference in her life by going the extra mile to help her. We did not know if my daughter was going to pass Kindergarten at one point in the year, but Mrs. Wallace made sure she did. 🙂 #LakeshoreCelebratesTeachers
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Sunnymay
My child’s speech teacher, Dolly Finney, from elementary school was instrumental in helping one of my twin’s learn and hear the differences between sounds and phrases. It helped tremendously with spelling and reading.
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Penni
My first grade teacher helped me to understand that it’s okay not to get straight “A”s all the time, and that everybody makes mistakes! #LakeshoreCelebratesTeachers
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Maria C
It was Mrs. Sanchez, my daughter’s favorite teacher in middle school. She taught her a lot. About self-confidence, being a good leader as well as a listener. #LakeshoreCelebratesTeachers
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Erica B.
I had a teacher that taught me how to crochet just because I was interested in it. #LakeshoreCelebratesTeachers
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Anita Duvall
My girls both had 2 teachers that went above and beyond their regular teaching duties in elementary school. It would be hard to choose between the two.
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I forgot my #LakeshoreCelebratesTeachers! Sorry!!
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Denise S
My daughter’s 4th grade teacher was wonderful when she praised my daughter’s character at a time when I was failing to appreciate it because I was worried too much about academic ability. #LakeshoreCelebratesTeachers
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Dawn Monroe
Mrs. Thompson had several of my children and helped them a lot in areas of need. I hope she has a couple of my grand kids!
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Sandra Watts
My son is Autistic and thanks to his school and his teachers he has come a long way. #LakeshoreCelebratesTeachers
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Heather!
I still think of Mrs. Ankrom when I do well playing Jeopardy!. I think she’d be proud of me!
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I still think of Mrs. Ankrom when I do well playing Jeopardy!. I think she’d be proud of me!
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nickie
My 7th Grade teacher Mr. Bauum helped me love History. I still love History to this day. #LakeshoreCelebratesTeachers
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Bonnye S
Mrs. B is my daughter’s first teacher and I couldn’t have asked for better. She made A LOVE going to school. Invaluable in our community. #LakeshoreCelebratesTeachers
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kari nowlin
my son’s preschool teacher Mrs. Christi Wood! #LakeshoreCelebratesTeachers
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EMMA L HORTON
I REMEMBER A TEACHER IN HIGH SCHOOL MRS. HICKS
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Tina Reynolds
My fourth grade teacher was amazing to pushing me and making me feel like I could accomplish anything. My daughters kingergarten teacher was the same for her she did so much to build her confidence #LakeshoreCelebratesTeachers
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Stephanie Larison
My daughters kindergarten teacher has been great with helping her come out of her shell socially. #LakeshoreCelebratesTeachers
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My daughters kindergarten teacher has been great with helping her come out of her shell socially. #LakeshoreCelebratesTeachers
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Heather Poindexter
Well I don’t have any kids of my own lots of god children and nieces and nephews. Plus my best friend is a teacher!
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I love my son’s teacher Miss Johnson in 1st grade it was her first time she had just graduated and had so many brilliant ideas on how to teach the kids in a fun, loving and kind way!!! She was amazing!!
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kymi a
Our Kindergarten teacher was there for our 2 kids first day of school, she was so amazing, made them feel safe & they excelled in their schooling and lessons, she made them have a connection and love for going to school. I am so grateful for her.
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Melissa Mazzur
My daughters Teacher Mrs. Bittner teaches 7th graders to love reading! Every day she comes home with stories of the places they have been that day! #LakeshoreCelebratesTeachers
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laurie murley
I had a special teacher my high school year, so was so patient and took time with me in my class, I was always worry about English but with her help I made great grades#LakeshoreCelebratesTeachers
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Vikki Billings
I had an English teacher named Mrs. Verling and she was an amazing teacher for me in jr. high. She had a lot of patients and she helped me when I had some really hard times in English class due to my dyslexia. She passed away of Lou Gerigs disease.
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Laurie Emerson
#LakeshoreCelebratesTeachers My son is 9 years old and Autistic. Last year was his first year in the mainstream school district and he was terrified. I admit I was too as I did not want anyone to ever hurt his feelings. We walked into the classroom and all the other children looked at him and smiled. The teacher, Mrs Brown had sent home notes to all the parents explaining about my son and asking that they talk with their children about being kind and accepting. He made so many friends and looked forward to going to school each day. I am in love with that teacher and her heart of gold.
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Candice N
My youngest son’s first grade teacher is amazing. She is patient and kind, and for my VERY shy, introverted little guy – she is perfect. She doesn’t push him beyond his comfort zone, but she has managed to get him to progress so much this year that I can’t even express my gratitude towards her.
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Peggy Rydzewski
My daughter in law is 3rd grade teacher ans she goes above and beyond everyday for her students.
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my nephew is in 11 th grade and he has lost both of his parents and even though my children are grown I took him in. Ms. Regina at Westmoreland High has made a big difference in the world to him. She has gone out of her to help in any way she could.
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Trisha McKee
I was a shy child and my teacher made a point to pair me up with another shy child. We had to study together, do projects together , and spend a lot of time together. That little girl is one of my closest best friends thirty years later – all due to a teacher that saw two little girls that needed friendship. #LakeshoreCelebratesTeachers
My 2nd grade teacher. I had moved from California and I remember being so nervous to start a new school. She was so kind and made me feel so special. All of my worries went out the door the first day! #LakeshoreCelebratesTeacher