Mrs. Butler in 4th grade. She made sure I was well fed everyday!

My favorite teacher in high school we Coach Johnson. He made me achieve things I never thought were possible.

My son's preschool teacher shows such love for her students. It's clear she teaches from the heart.

All my kids' teachers have been amazing but, there was one who most notably stood out. Her name was Mrs. Wrechinsky, my daughter's 1st grade teacher (my daughter is now in 4th grade). She constantly taught my daughter and all of her students for over 30 years to push themselves, reach farther, make goals. She was an amazing teacher who inspired. My daughter's class was her last full school year; her breast cancer had come back and she even tried to push her treatments out as far as she could to get as close to the end of school for the kids. She came back a year later for a week here and there but, the cancer was too far gone. She finally succumbed three days into last year's start of the school year. She will forever be missed; we have placed the angel Christmas Ornament my daughter made in her class near the top of the tree every year for she truly was an angel.

I don't really have a favorite, but teachers really make a difference in the lives of kids.

My favorite teacher is Mrs. Beard! She is the sweetest lady i have ever met. And the best college english professor.

My 8th grade teacher helped me to believe in myself and always taught me to strive to do my best.

My daughter, as a teenaged Young Marine, taught so many other youth how to live up to the title of "Young Marine". From age 13 to age 18 she taught me and the other adult volunteers so much about this amazing leadership program... more than I've ever learned from the adults who lead conferences. Not only was she a teacher and a great mentor, she led by example... always holding herself to the same high standard that she spoke of. She is now finishing her second year at the United States Coast Guard Academy and her extreme work ethic and high standards have helped her to fulfill the goals she set for herself.

I have a teacher friend who is a "Super Hero" in every sense of the word. She is an advocate for her students. She is the teacher that all the other teachers look up to. She is also a mom of 4 older kids who keep her busy. This lady makes teaching look easy, and I would love to share this gift with her. Her room theme is Super Heros, and she deserves this more than any other teacher I know!!

My daughter's piano teacher, Ms. Lisa, has really inspired her to love music and not be afraid of trying new things. I think her praise and encouragement has helped my daughter's self-esteem as well. I would be glad to present her with a $50 gift card!

Elizabeth Otterbein is a special ed teacher for profoundly mentally handicapped children. What she did for my son as well as any child in her class is beyond anything most people have experienced. To see a child completely wheelchair bound to taking their first steps down the school hallway will bring tears to your eyes.

Mr. Centrachio selflessly gave of so much time to keep me and my peers well-rounded, productive, smart, innovative, curious, amiable, and courteous people. More than that, however, he loved us even when we didn't always love him in return! i struggled for a long time with low self esteem and did not want to take advice but as im older i followed my dream profession and when i look back 13 yr old me would be proud.

My sister Mrs.Albergottie is an amazing special needs teacher. She loves her students so much that she went back to school to become a Speech Language Pathologist and has started the first speech program at the school district she works for. Her students love her so much

My daughters current teacher has been a Godsend, literally! She was able to figure out what my daughters learning issue was, as her son has been the same way, and she knew how to work with him. By applying the same principles she took a kid who just about failed reading to A's, who adores reading now, and who loves English grammar! Having the right teacher at the right time kept her from being held back and finally allowed the book worm to emerge. We LOVE her!

My daughters current teacher has been a Godsend, literally! She was able to figure out what my daughters learning issue was, as her son has been the same way, and she knew how to work with him. By applying the same principles she took a kid who just about failed reading to A's, who adores reading now, and who loves English grammar! Having the right teacher at the right time kept her from being held back and finally allowed the book worm to emerge. We LOVE her!