Many people and students around the world agree that teachers’ impact on students is undoubtedly positive. Foran students appreciate all kinds of teachers who teach every subject from Art to English to History.
For example, one student appreciates English teacher Mrs. Victoria DePalma-Ames, “She always helps me with my English assignments.”
Another student said they appreciated Health teacher Mr. Jeffrey Raucci, “He always made my day better and every experience I’ve had with him was positive.”
For many teachers, the job often transcends traditional teaching. It also includes inspiring students, creating a healthy learning environment, and being a mentor/adviser.
According to the National Center for Education Statistics, there are 3.7 million full-time teachers in both public and private schools. Each one has an important role in forming their school environment.
Different teachers have helped students in different ways. Due to the work of teachers, students are able to learn in school, acquire life lessons, find the passions they care about, etc.
Teachers also encourage students to participate in activities inside and outside of school. In fact, many teachers are also coaches of Foran sports teams.
Not only do permanent, full-time teachers help students, but substitute teachers do as well.
Sophomore Thao Pham has specifically been impacted by substitute Mr. Stephen Scovell, “Mr. Scovell helped me understand everything that a teacher does. He also made a lot of kids in my study hall comfortable and we could have fun and talk freely.”
For the jobs that all teachers do, they certainly are approved of. According to the National Education Association, 84% of parents trust and rely on teachers to productively teach their children.
However, despite this approval, there is still a long way to go when it comes to appreciating teachers and honoring their work. In a recent Forbes interview, Dr. Lynn Gangone, President of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, agrees, “Educators love what they do, but if we don’t start to treat them better, widespread teacher shortages are likely.”
Gangone is correct, as many teachers are leaving their jobs. Understandably so, many cite the reason for being burnt and stressed out. As a matter of fact, between 2019 and 2022, over 233,000 instructors and teachers quit their jobs according to an ABC News poll.
World Teacher’s Day was established as a way to honor the work of teachers in 1994, when the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) proclaimed a global day of celebration every year on October 5.
This October 5, many people find small ways to celebrate all around the world. Thanking a teacher for their work, helping out a teacher in the classroom, and giving a gift are all common ways. These acts may seem small, but they go a long way in supporting and celebrating teachers.
