The Doings Weekly

Teacher appreciation

 

April 30, 2012 5:22PM

Updated: May 1, 2012 8:37PM

Teacher appreciation

As we embark on Teacher Appreciation Week (May 7-11), an encouraging new poll conducted by Everest College indicates that young adult Chicagoans do, in fact, hold educators in very high esteem. A majority of the 500 Chicago students and young adults polled – 53 percent – said at least one of their teachers made a significant difference or contribution to their success.

Few other professionals touch as many people as teachers do, and when young people can say a teacher has been a major, positive influence in their lives, it dramatically reinforces why educators should not only be appreciated for their efforts this week – but all year long.

I’m grateful to my fellow educators, for all that they do to educate and inspire today’s students. Their contribution to our community is invaluable.

Julia Landrum

president

Everest College – Burr Ridge




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