Teacher Appreciation Week is a week during May 6-10 every year to recognize the efforts of teachers across the country.

In 1953 former first lady Eleanor Roosevelt was able to implement a day for educators through congress as they needed to be appreciated for their hard and dedicated work. Teachers are often overlooked and underappreciated, students not realizing just how important they truly are. 

Assistant principal Dr. Kiely has made sure the teachers are seen and appreciated for the work they  do.

 “she stretches it into two (weeks). It helps make me feel seen and appreciated,” Melissa Gehrke said.

Many teachers enjoy these two weeks that Dr. Kiely stretches out for the teachers especially during this time in the school year.

“I think that the administration does a really good job on not only the actual week of Teacher Appreciation Week but they always kind of do something beforehand that’s kind of unique to Liberty,” PNPS and forensic science teacher Ashley Robinson stated.

Making sure teachers have this outlet during this time of the year is important. Many of the students are checked out with the year at this point making it difficult for teachers to teach and do their job.

“We put up with a lot of attitude, especially this time of year. We are ready for summer, and the teenagers we work with are often less understanding about these things. About this time of year, we need to feel appreciated,” English I and II teacher Bradley Smith said. 

Teachers need this support system that they may not always have or feel like they have.

Many students don’t know or acknowledge the fact of Teacher Appreciation Week and usually overlook the difficulties teachers face throughout the year, acknowledging the efforts teachers have to put in would make it a little more tolerable for the teachers.

Teacher Appreciation Week creates a festive feel even during this hectic end of the year. Remember to always appreciate your teachers no matter the week.