Today is National Teacher Appreciation Day. Teachers often get a bad rap when they have to be strict or when they inevitably err, because hey! To err, is human. And yes, teachers are definitely humankind.

We can all remember teachers who were strict or mean. We can remember teachers that EMBARRASSED us. But most of us, if we try really hard (and we’re not trying to top each other while playing the game of, “Oh yeah? My teacher was so mean he or she fill in the blank“) can remember the truly awesome teachers who straightened us out, made us feel we had special talents, and made us feel like they CARED about us.

Those are the teachers we remember today, on National Teacher Appreciation Day, because face it, it takes a bit of effort to give credit where credit is due, but it’s all too easy to bash a person. Teachers take over where our parents stopped, every single school day for years on end. If we are holding down jobs, there was a terrific teacher in our pasts. If we remember when Columbus discovered America it is because a teacher remained patient with us. If our kids are having difficulties in class, we appreciate the kind of teacher who really listens and tries to help.

In that spirit, we decided to show you this clip which has kids tell you in their own fashion, why they love their teachers. It used to be we gave those kind of teachers shiny red apples. Today, we just post YouTube videos.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fpZWbsPA3g]
Apple or video clip, the sentiment remains the same.

Is there a special teacher in your life? Let her know. Tell her she’s making a difference in your life for the better. We know she’ll appreciate your thoughtfulness.

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