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Gwen Moore Celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week
05/07/12
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Nicole Y. Williams or Staci Cox
(202) 225- 4572
Gwen Moore Celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-4) released the following statement recognizing Teacher Appreciation Week:
“Teacher Appreciation Week is a time to celebrate the many teachers who have made a positive impact in our lives. Every day, teachers inspire us to be productive citizens, life-long learners and to simply be the best that we can be.
“I grew up in a time before James Brown sang about Black pride. I often struggled with the prejudices and stigmas that society often associated with being born a Black American in the fifties and sixties. Jake Beason, my Black History teacher, helped me overcome my shame of being Black and the legacy of slavery, instilling in me a strong self-esteem and self-worth.
“There were many more teachers who had a profound impact in my life. Arlene Skwierawski, Sarah Grant, Jenelle Elder-Green, Robert Harris and Kristy Frank are all teachers who have helped mold me into the person I am today. These people are not only great educators in the classroom, but taught me valuable lessons throughout my life.
“My first and most important teacher was my mother, Beatrice Lee, who was an educator for the Milwaukee Public Schools. Although she never taught me in a classroom, I learned so much of life’s lessons from her. I am better because of my mother and those educators who helped shape my life. I am eternally grateful to them.
“Teachers often face great obstacles in educating our students. Over the past years schools and teachers have been confronted with budget cuts, teacher layoffs, increased class sizes and poverty. Yet, they continually overcome these challenges and strive to make a positive difference in our lives.
”I challenge all of us to use this week and every week to let our teachers know they are valued. I encourage students everywhere to thank teachers for the many contributions they have made to improve our learning and our lives.”
This year, Teacher Appreciation Week will be celebrated from May 7th until May 11th. To help spread the word about this week, tweet using the hashtag #thankateacher.
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Nicole Y. Williams or Staci Cox
(202) 225- 4572
Gwen Moore Celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-4) released the following statement recognizing Teacher Appreciation Week:
“Teacher Appreciation Week is a time to celebrate the many teachers who have made a positive impact in our lives. Every day, teachers inspire us to be productive citizens, life-long learners and to simply be the best that we can be.
“I grew up in a time before James Brown sang about Black pride. I often struggled with the prejudices and stigmas that society often associated with being born a Black American in the fifties and sixties. Jake Beason, my Black History teacher, helped me overcome my shame of being Black and the legacy of slavery, instilling in me a strong self-esteem and self-worth.
“There were many more teachers who had a profound impact in my life. Arlene Skwierawski, Sarah Grant, Jenelle Elder-Green, Robert Harris and Kristy Frank are all teachers who have helped mold me into the person I am today. These people are not only great educators in the classroom, but taught me valuable lessons throughout my life.
“My first and most important teacher was my mother, Beatrice Lee, who was an educator for the Milwaukee Public Schools. Although she never taught me in a classroom, I learned so much of life’s lessons from her. I am better because of my mother and those educators who helped shape my life. I am eternally grateful to them.
“Teachers often face great obstacles in educating our students. Over the past years schools and teachers have been confronted with budget cuts, teacher layoffs, increased class sizes and poverty. Yet, they continually overcome these challenges and strive to make a positive difference in our lives.
”I challenge all of us to use this week and every week to let our teachers know they are valued. I encourage students everywhere to thank teachers for the many contributions they have made to improve our learning and our lives.”
This year, Teacher Appreciation Week will be celebrated from May 7th until May 11th. To help spread the word about this week, tweet using the hashtag #thankateacher.
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For More News Updates
Follow Gwen Moore on Twitter @RepGwenMoore and
Like Gwen Moore on Facebook