Teacher Appreciation Week

This week is Teacher Appreciation Week in Manitoba!

February 8 - 12

Image shared today by the Manitoba Teachers' Society Facebook Page

     I'm actually re-posting a post that I wrote in October for World Teacher's Day. I'd like to thank all of the teachers in the public school system who made such a positive impact on my life, they are the reason why I am in the Faculty of Education right now:

1 ) All of the teachers, support staff and admin at Heyes Elementary School 

- I have so many wonderful memories at Heyes School and remember each

  of my teachers fondly. The atmosphere and sense of community was amazing

  at this school and I strongly feel that when the teachers are united in their goals,

  the students benefit.

- My classmates must agree because there are 3 of us from my grade who are

  all finishing up our Bachelor of Education degrees right now! (Yes, we've

  technically been in school together for 18 years, K-present).

- A special thank you to: Mrs. Karton, Mrs. Kelbert, Mrs. Friesen, Mrs. Miles,

  and Mrs. Clelland!

2 ) Mrs. Larson at S.V.R.S.S

-  High school was a roller-coaster experience for me. I had always been a 

   very strong student and didn't feel challenged in most of classes which

   resulted in me often not attending. By not being in class I began having

   difficulty picking appropriate social circles and participating in positive

   activities. As such, my marks in pre-calculus began to suffer.

- Mrs. Larson allowed me to stay in her class every evening until after 5pm

   so we could work together on my math assignments. Her support and

   encouragement was invaluable to me in a time when I needed a strong

   role model and I will never forget the help she gave me. With her help I

   was able to change my pre-calculus marks from 40% to 80% and 

   graduate high school a year early.

- I can only hope that I am able to make an impact on my students the

  way she impacted me.

3 )  Mr. Kirkpatrick at S.V.R.S.S

- Mr. Kirkpatrick was another teacher who really assisted me through

  high school. He was the only teacher who really recognized that I 

  was bored with class material and offered enrichment activities that

  kept me engaged in class. Looking back, he is one of the only teachers

  who used differentiated instruction in the classroom and provided 

  instruction for all types of intelligence.

- His love of teaching was obvious and I  strongly feel that it is because 

  of his class that I decided to minor in Geography in university.

Here is an interesting website that showcases the teachers who have played key roles in the lives on some of Manitoba's most well-known figures. 

Do you have a teacher that has made a difference in your life?