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Let me tell y’all something—there is no group more under-celebrated and overworked than teachers. They’re not just showing up to a job. They’re shaping futures, drying tears, buying supplies out of their own pockets, and still managing to remember which kid likes dinosaurs and which one’s allergic to peanut butter.
Teacher Appreciation Week isn’t just a few themed days and a basket of mints—it’s a chance to slow down and really recognize the people who have poured so much heart into our kids, into us, and into the next generation.
So let’s take a second to honor the ones who…
- Stayed after school for tutoring, even when their own kids were waiting at home
- Spent weekends grading papers and planning lessons
- Showed up with a smile, even on the days that nearly broke them
- Cared about our kids like they were their own
Y’all—teachers are the real MVPs. They’re counselors, cheerleaders, disciplinarians, and sometimes even emergency snack providers. And for one week in May, we get to shower them with the love and gratitude they deserve all year long.
Not sure how to show appreciation? It doesn’t have to be a grand gesture. A handwritten note. A thoughtful gift card. A lunch drop-off. Even just an email saying, “You matter to our family.” It all counts.
This week, let’s go out of our way to say THANK YOU to the teachers who show up for our kids in every way that matters. They don’t ask for the spotlight—but I say we hand it to ‘em anyway.
Here’s to the lesson plan warriors. The recess referees. The hallway heroes.
We see you. We appreciate you. And we love you big.