Did anyone notice that Teacher Appreciation Week seemed to get a bit more attention this year? Perhaps it is because I am a new Twitter addict where teachers were getting a lot of attention, or maybe it was the advertising I received from Talbots and Subway honoring educators with discounts. Maybe it was the Thank a Teacher Starbucks card I received from a student, or the luncheon served at our school. Whatever is happening, I hope the momentum and energy around honoring teachers continues.
On May 6th, Teacher Appreciation Day, I had the unique privilege of introducing the 2014 County Teachers of the Year in the Hall of Flags at our state capitol for the first time. I met them the evening before as we gathered for dinner and some time to share backgrounds and ideas. I have to say that I am ecstatic about the new process that Educate Maine has developed for this program. And while there may be a few tweaks along the way, making sure that teachers from each county are represented is such an important step forward. In addition, there is so much work to do!!! Unlike some states, the Maine Teacher of the Year is NOT on sabbatical and s/he is juggling the year of service with a full class load. So I want to officially welcome the new members to their year of service. I look forward to working with all of you until December, when one of the sixteen will receive a New Year’s Eve call from me. In the meantime, I celebrate your energy, your knowledge about teaching and learning, and I look forward to your leadership around the state. Bravo! Meet these teacher ambassadors: http://www.mainetoy.org
On May 6th, Teacher Appreciation Day, I had the unique privilege of introducing the 2014 County Teachers of the Year in the Hall of Flags at our state capitol for the first time. I met them the evening before as we gathered for dinner and some time to share backgrounds and ideas. I have to say that I am ecstatic about the new process that Educate Maine has developed for this program. And while there may be a few tweaks along the way, making sure that teachers from each county are represented is such an important step forward. In addition, there is so much work to do!!! Unlike some states, the Maine Teacher of the Year is NOT on sabbatical and s/he is juggling the year of service with a full class load. So I want to officially welcome the new members to their year of service. I look forward to working with all of you until December, when one of the sixteen will receive a New Year’s Eve call from me. In the meantime, I celebrate your energy, your knowledge about teaching and learning, and I look forward to your leadership around the state. Bravo! Meet these teacher ambassadors: http://www.mainetoy.org