Today is the final day of Teacher Appreciation Week — an opportunity to amplify our thanks to our amazing educators and to celebrate the impact they make every day! Throughout the week, we’ve shared perspectives from students on why they love their teachers, highlighted discounts and offers and given away more than $10,000 in grants and prizes in random teacher giveaways, thanks to our generous partners at Delta Dental and the DPS Foundation.
At the heart of these efforts is a simple, sincere message: THANK YOU! Our teachers’ dedication and talent are making a real difference every day and building brighter futures for our students and our entire community.
But don’t take it from us — hear what makes DPS teachers amazing, straight from their students:
“Without my teacher, I wouldn’t have built up confidence and such a great mindset, and have a great role model to look up to.”
— Seyja Gillin, 8th grader at Morey Middle School; teacher Maryann Roth
“My teacher is super aware of the class’ direction and plays into our strengths to make the class as engaging as possible while providing the utmost support.”
— Christopher Martinez, 10th grader at CEC Early College; teacher Michael Farrimond
“My teacher has inspired me to become the nicest student in the world.”
— Laeren Yates, 1st grader at Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy; teacher Elizabeth Waterman
“My teacher has inspired me to become a football coach, because even though I might not be the biggest or strongest, she always says I’m smart.”
— Samuel Gallegos, 8th grader at Hill Campus of Arts and Science; teacher Ilyanna Kreske
“My teacher has taught me how to make books and I like it.”
— Amelia Alvarez, kindergartener at Cole Arts and Science Academy; teacher, Abby Sherick
“A teacher is a helpful person who teaches you so you are ready for life.”
— Taya Jeffres, 5th grader at University Park Elementary; teacher Rhonda Rau
“Without my teacher, I wouldn’t know my greatest potential. She has always believed in me and I love her.”
— Olive Cox, 2nd grader Asbury Elementary; teacher Mari Reamy