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Teacher Appreciation Week will be celebrated from May 4th through May 8th this year. Lakeshore Learning recognizes that there are many great teachers out there who go above and beyond. To celebrate, they are sponsoring this Lakeshore Learning Prize Package giveaway worth $180 that you can gift to a special teacher in your life!
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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This post currently has 152 responses.
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Lauren
I really like my son’s kindergarten teacher. #LakeshoreCelebratesTeachers
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Jessica Martinez
My son’s teachers the past 2 years in the 2-3 year old classes have been AMAZING!! They are great at comforting him when we drop him off and he is having a bad day and it’s amazing how much they teach him! #LakeshoreCelebratesTeachers
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Natalie Nichols
My son isn’t in school yet, but I am. I had a math teacher (college) who I would talk to for hours. He was a great person and an amazing teacher.
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My son isn’t in school yet, but I am. I had a math teacher (college) who I would talk to for hours. He was a great person and an amazing teacher. #LakeshoreCelebratesTeachers
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Kelly B
My third grade teacher made me want to be a teacher! #LakeshoreCelebratesTeachers
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Joni Owada
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I remember my 6th grade Mrs. Freesman. She was so kind and we had a lot of fun in class too.I do not remember many of my teacher’s names, but she was really special!
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Jennifer O.
It’s so wonderful to feel appreciated by students and parents. We had our teacher appreciation lunch early this year because our principal is being transferred to another school midyear. The parents cooked for us, so we had all sorts of food from their cultures. We felt so loved and appreciated!
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I still remember my 6th grade teacher, Mrs. Barnes, reading to our class after lunch every day! It was my favorite part of the day! I still remember when she read the book Johnny Tremain to us and made me fall in love with historical fiction. I could hardly wait for the next school day to hear another chapter!
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Sarah Oswald
#LakeshoreCelebratesTeachers My son has been in special education and his 5th grade teacher Mrs. Jones was wonderful and helped him to realize what he wanted to do and he wanted to join culinary arts because of her and home ec.
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Marianne Griffith
What an awesome giveaway for Teachers!
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Ronda Walton
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I hhave always admired John Gifford, High School American an History and as a High school counselor
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Fiona N
Mr. H. Kae who taught Microbiology, was a special teacher that has made a difference in me! I learned a lot if interesting science facts from him!
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Jodi Kershuk
We’re homeschoolers so my kids favorite teacher would be me. lol
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LeAnn H
My sons 3rd grade teacher, she had him tested for dyslexia and helped him over come it. He graduated college in December with a teaching degree.#LakeshoreCelebratesTeachers
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Leela
I make a difference teaching my kids 🙂
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Brittney House
My daughter’s teacher this year really made her understand and enjoy math. She’s doing so much better in school because she enjoys it. #LakeshoreCelebratesTeachers
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PuffyBiggler
My daughter had a high school teacher that she really liked and she says she made a big difference in her career choice. I can’t remember her name, though.
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sandra davis
I remember my science teacher, Mrs. Brown. She taught me alot about having confidence in what I did. I carry that with me each day. #LakeshoreCelebratesTeachers
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shana
I remember my kids teachers better than my own. My oldest became a teacher, as was my mom and a couple of aunts.
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Twila
#LakeshoreCelebratesTeachers The teacher that sticks out in my mind is the one that took extra time with my son when he was unsure about himself in first grade. It made such a difference in his life
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Stacey b
#LakeshoreCelebratesTeachers My Elementary school PE coach. He truly cared about each and every child. Always wanted to make you smile and remember to be positive. He is now a college professor and treats his adult students the same exact way, and still keeps in touch with many of the students he used to coach. He is one of those teachers that you don’t forget!
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rebecca day
I dont have any kids but my sister has a son in first grade #LakeshoreCelebratesTeachers.
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Seyma Shabbir
My sons Kindergarten teacher was fantastic. He matched my sons level with activities. He understood my son was active and never overreacted.
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Rochel S
My son’s teacher is amazing! He is so hands on in every subject they learn.And he has songs for everything which really helps the kids learn it well!
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My son’s teacher is amazing! He is so hands on in every subject they learn.And he has songs for everything which really helps the kids learn it well! #LakeshoreCelebratesTeachers
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shaunie
Was really encouraged to become a better reader #LakeshoreCelebratesTeachers
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Chely
Mrs. Hanes in 3rd grade taught me English with flash cards with great dedication . #LakeshoreCelebratesTeachers.
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Gina H.
My 5th grade teacher was the best. She inspired me to love reading & geography. #LakeshoreCelebratesTeachers
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Carmen Van Deursen
My best memory of my teacher was Miss Lembo an ESL teacher that made sure her student spoke clearly. #LakeshoreCelebratesTeachers
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Angela W
I really enjoyed my 5th grade teacher, Mrs. Williams. She always encouraged everyone to succeed. #LakeshoreCelebratesTeachers
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My son’s ABA therapist ( He has Autism, low functioning) has worked with my son the last 3 years faithfully. He’s went from knowing how to do nothing, to being able to do shape sorters and puzzles independently. She’s has taught him everything he knows and she is amazing 🙂 #LakeshoreCelebratesTeachers
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Kathryn
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My mom has been my number one teacher in my life. -
Holly Thomas
My kids aren’t old enough for school yet, my son can start in the fall this year. This is such a nice prize!
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Darlene Sullins
My daughter’s online teacher that she has had for Kindergarten and 1st grade has been an AWESOME teacher and she has learned sooo much thanks to her! #LakeshoreCelebratesTeachers
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Jessica Waters
We homeschool so my girls haven’t had any teachers except me, but my theatre teacher in high school lead me to my college major. Loved that man!
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Jessica Cox
#LakeshoreCelebratesTeachers Mrs.Whalen a 2nd grade teacher that has been amazing at helping my daughter with math and reading.
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wilma
I would say my sons grade 2 teacher. In order for him to understand his math, she brought it to his way of understanding. What is 4 ÷2? He had no idea. If your dad has a board and cuts it in half what will you have? He knew that right away 🙂
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I remember my 1st grade teacher mrs Hollingsworth. she was bigger and she since has died but I will always remember her kind heart.
Thanks 🙂 xoxo
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Terri S.
#LakeshoreCelebratesTeachers My son’s 5th grade teacher made a huge difference in his education. He really enjoyed learning and looked forward to going to school. This teacher gave attention to each student’s strengths and weaknesses.
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Danielle G
My son is not yet in school, but I clearly remember my inspiring 4th grade teacher, Mrs. Kilpatrick. She is the one who first instilled the desire to teach in me, and here I am 20 years later, teaching.
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Nancy C
My 3rd grade teacher Mrs. Barrows was my favorite teacher of all time. She had a sense of humor and really took interest in her students. #LakeshoreCelebratesTeachers
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Domenique
I had a lot of amazing teachers. My favorite was Mrs. Pantkratz, my high school Physics teacher. She was amazing. She had this incredible energy that just showed her love of the subject. She would explain the Physics in StarTrek and had use design satellites. It was a fun class… where it might not have been.
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Sarah S
My father was an elementary teacher who student taught in the same class I was in. He was easily the most influential teacher I ever had. He was innovative and dedicated, creative and relentless. He inspired a life long love of learning and intellectual curiosity.
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Jessica Lodge
My 3rd grade teacher Mrs. Deguchi was the best. I had a horrible year at a different school the year before and when I got to her class she made me feel valued and smart. She brought back learning being fun for me. #LakeshoreCelebratesTeachers.
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Vera
My sons teacher is very kind and challenges each child according to their level. I appreciate the amount of one on one time she provides all the students. #LakeshoreCelebratesTeachers
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Mariaelena
My son loves his current kindergarten teachers…he always tells me he’s happy to be in their class. #LakeshoreCelebratesTeachers
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Claire Rheinheimer
My then 16 year old daughter was in a bad accident last March (my 18 year old daughter was as well, she was driving). The accident left my daughter with a traumatic brain injury, it’s a miracle she’s alive as she was dead at the scene. She already had a slight learning disability and received a few accomadations at school. However, her teacher of record, Mrs. Cowley, came to the hospital to visit and do a discreet assessment, she has helped my daughter so much. She goes to bat for her to ensure teachers are doing everything listed in her IEP, she contacts me right away if she sees any issues, and gave up a lot of her summer to do summer school sessions so my daughter could finish her sophomore year and start as a junior this year. As a result of her help, and God working miracles, as well as my daughter working so hard, she’s still on target to graduate with her core 40 diploma and get into college!
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Gah! I forgot #LakeshoreCelebratesTeachers.
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My daughter’s 6th grade teacher was amazing. It was her first time in public school and he made her feel so normal which is difficult at that age.