Teacher Appreciation Day

I used to think my future involved  sunglasses & a too cool for school expression, but life is funny. If you had told my elementary self that I’d still be in school decades later, I would have cried. But here I am! 

Today, on Teacher Appreciation Day, I have a few very specific thank-yous. 

To my past & present teachers: I’m fairly sure you all made it out okay but thank you for the infinite patience, guidance, knowledge, and care. 

To my family and friends in the trenches: Your job is a thankless job. Thank you for showing up every day for the students and their families in your charge and for giving it your all. You inspire me. Thank you for showing me that a teacher voice is a legitimate superpower. 🦸‍♂️🦸‍♀️

To my past students: You are still in my heart. I think of you often and hope you’re out there making some 'good trouble.' 🥹

To the young people finding their footing to the adults sharing their stories to change policies that will help so many others: thank you for being what I think is my favorite classroom - working alongside people advocating for themselves and others is the best subject I’ve ever taught.

Education is a wild ride. To all educators: May your coffee be strong and your Friday afternoons be short. ☕🍵

#TeacherAppreciation #PayOurTeachers #ThankATeacher #Advocacy

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