4 Reasons We Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week
Teacher Appreciation Week is quickly approaching for the Diocese of Orlando’s schools in Central Florida: St James Cathedral School’s Teacher Appreciation Week begins May 1 while both St. Andrew Catholic School and Good Shepherd Catholic School are hosting their Teacher Appreciation Week May 8-12. Teachers definitely deserve recognition during this week and all others. Below are only a few of the reasons teachers should be celebrated and acknowledged.
- Care and Compassion
Teachers want what is best for your child. They think about how to improve tests, lessons, and hands-on activities that will stimulate not only the class as a whole, but each individual student. This musing is not tied to the hours on campus, though; teachers wander through their days thinking up ideas to engage every student.
- Your Child is Precious
Good teachers such as the ones in Catholic schools in Central Florida understand the responsibility given to them in the care and education of your child, and they take it seriously. Every student becomes their heart’s own child, and they are as emotional as their students when goals are met or friendships are broken. Your child is in the prayers of his or her teacher, guaranteed.
- Their Many Roles
Teaching is only one of the many roles played throughout the school day. Educators also carry the title of nurse, counselor, coach, friend, and disciplinarian. Being well-versed in all these fields comes with the title “teacher,” and students expect their teachers to fill every role every minute of the school day.
- Education Never Stops
Teachers strive to be at the top of their profession. Along with the mandatory training they attend every year to keep their teaching licenses current, Orlando Catholic School teachers also participate in professional development programs and often continue their own educations, working toward a higher degree or specialization to give their students the ultimate in new learning techniques.Give your child’s teacher a gift that will truly be appreciated this year: a handmade card, a gift certificate, a spa day to let the worries slip away for a day, or simply a sweet prayer. The Diocese of Orlando ensures your child attending one of its schools in Central Florida is educated by the best in the field, and we sincerely appreciate the efforts of Catholic teachers. Call the Diocese today at 407-246-4903 to see when your child’s school celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week, and read our blogs for crafts and ideas suitable for the perfect teacher gift.