Comments on: Make a Day Better!

By: De

De — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 13:00:56 +0000

I dont live in the States but teachers play such an important role in our childrens’ lives … that when you find an amazing teacher, you want every child to experience what they have to offer our precious little gems … so, I’m sure that which ever teacher wins this gift card will be well deserving and will appreciate it more than anyone will ever now …

By: Deana

Deana — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 19:47:40 +0000

I meant to do this the last time you wrote about it and I am so glad you have decided to do it again.

I would like to nominate two teachers who co-teach the kindergarden class at Northridge Elementary School. Mrs. Ashby and Mrs.Crisp. My daughter Lily was a wallflower when she started. She was very quiet and never spoke during class unless she was approached. Her teachers have been fantastic with her. They have brought her out of her shell and helped her to build friendships. They have made school a place that she wants be at and a place she is excited to go to.
Mrs. Ashby’s and Mrs. Crisp’s dedication have given my daughter a wonderful positive start to her education. They have built in her an excitement for learning. What an amazing gift to give a child!
Kindergarden is such an important start to school and really sets the tone for the childs experience for the rest of their education. Because of their commitment to their students I know that any student lucky enough to have will begin their education on a very positive note.
Mrs.Ashby and Mrs. Crisp are amazing!
Due to huge budget cuts in our school district Northridge has lost very important funding for classroom needs. A gift card would be a wonderful reward for the hard work and caring that these ladies give to thier students.

By: Allison

Allison — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 19:38:08 +0000

I would love to join in as well but I don’t tweet or do facebook. That’s too bad because my son has the best teacher in this world!

By: Amber

Amber — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:37:39 +0000

Mrs. Nancy is a teacher who gives her heart and soul to every child in her class. She is loving yet able to discipline at a moments notice. She homeschooled all 5 of her children and is using those skills she acquired through life experiences to get my child ready for kindergarten. Her energy and positive attitude is contagious and I leave my son there knowing he is building a great foundation for his upcoming school years.

By: Julie

Julie — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:34:40 +0000

My son’s teachers are great. However I feel that we are in an area that has more financial resources than other schools/teachers may have. So while I would stand on the rooftop and rave about his teachers and school, I would prefer the $ to go to a teacher/school with greater needs.

By: Cassandra Locklear

Cassandra Locklear — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:14:19 +0000

I would like to nominate my husband. He teaches high school in ural Tennessee. A lot of his students are facing some serious issues at home with drugs and alcohol and they themselves are getting pulled into the cycle. He has gone out of his way to reach these students and let them know that there is more out there than what their parents and peers are doing. He has a big heart and tends to bring his work home, influencing his moods a lot. I’ve never seen a teacher more concerned for their students, even in all my years of school. I feel honored to call him my husband.

By: stephanie

stephanie — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:45:39 +0000

Well i would nominate my son’s first grade teacher Mrs. McDougal, as she is trying so hard with so little to work with! I have even seen her there on Saturday! (we live right nearby the school) She is working hard to get these former kindergarteners into shape while working with budget restrictions and new guidelines enacted this year. She remembers that young children need to move as well as learn! Thanks for all your efforts!

By: Norma

Norma — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:44:55 +0000

I would like to nominate my sons teachers Ms. Nina and Ms. Gail for helping my son feel welcomed and comfortable at his new school. Theses teachers are so sweet and giving with the children.

By: Meghan

Meghan — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:17:33 +0000

I would like to nominate my sister. She is a reading recovery teacher in Vancouver WA. She has always had a special gift with children whether it be teaching in the normal classroom or her current role as a reading recovery specialist. I’ll state the obvious, but its imperative kids learn to read! At times kids who don’t get the opportunity to work with a RR specialist will struggle througout their years because they didn’t learn to read. I’m sure the kiddos don’t realize the good opportunity that was just handed to them, but they will later in life when. She’s great and truly cares about the kids.

By: Amy Deschamp

Amy Deschamp — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:13:25 +0000

I would like to nominate my colleague and friend, Ginger DeCavitch. Ginger and I teach at a school with a variety of students–some who speak little or no English, some with very special needs, some with gifted needs, some with home lives that make us cry, and some who really want to be at school because they love learning. She works every day to inspire the students and her fellow teachers. She is constantly looking for labs that will show the kids hands on what the concept means, usually spending her own funds to do so. She looks constantly for ways to improve and be better. She asks other people what else she can do, how she can modify her lessons and information. In short she is an amazing inspiration to the kids and the teachers in our building and would be so deserving of this award!