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Being a teacher comes with its fair share of challenges, most of which revolve around demanding workloads and low salaries. Many even believe that their chosen profession can be a thankless job.
Yet, the obstacles didn’t deter these teachers from going above and beyond for their students. They fulfilled their primary obligation, which is to make sure that they enrich a young person’s knowledge to the best of their abilities.
Check out these wholesome stories to see what we mean. Hopefully, this list will make you appreciate all the educators who have dedicated themselves to their field.
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This Iranian Boy Has Cancer, Yet His Teacher Comes To Visit Him Everyday In Hospital To Fill Him In On What He Has Missed At School
According to an April report by the National Education Association (NEA), teachers earn an average annual salary of $77,561. However, this rate primarily applies to those who live in states with collective bargaining laws. Otherwise, the average wage is 24% lower, at $62,325.
For context, the mean annual wage across all professions as of May 2024 is $67,920, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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After Months Of Crocheting, My Class Is Complete! I Made Each Child A Keepsake As An End Of Year Gift- A Crochet Version Of Themselves
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What A Great Human Being. She Secured Holiday Presents For That Family For Life
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Classroom Care Cart - This Is My No Questions Asked Hygiene Station In My Classroom
Most people are aware of the financial challenges of being a teacher, yet a good chunk nonetheless choose to pursue the profession. For former special education teacher and owner of the Hey You! ADHD app Dr. Mindy McNeal, it’s a decision she never regretted, notwithstanding her father’s discouragement.
“I became a teacher for many reasons, but once I actually entered academics, I gave thanks every day that I did not listen to my dad,” Dr. McNeal wrote in an article for HuffPost.
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Teachers At My Local Third Grade School Sent This To Every Third Grade Student Doing A National Academic Grading Next Week
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I Love Moments Like This
Dr. McNeal finds pure joy in seeing a child’s progress, regardless of how small. She mentioned it as one of the highlights of her career that spanned multiple decades.
“Watching a child struggle with a letter sound or computation and then witnessing the light in their eyes when they realized that they ‘got it!’” she described.
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Wonder, If They're Still In Touch
LooseSeal's $10 Banana 2 weeks ago
The importance of having teachers who just let you chill in their classrooms cannot be overstated.
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I Hope You Find This Kind Of Teacher If You Need It
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Teacher Appreciation
Teachers aren’t remembered for the homework they assign or the exams they have their students go through. They are remembered for the positive impact they make on a student’s life, and it is something Dr. McNeal cherishes.
“I am forever thankful that I was afforded the chance to make a difference!” she wrote to conclude her article.
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That's Lovely
Mel in Georgia 2 weeks ago
I had a professor tell me I was a genius once after a presentation. I was stunned - never thought of myself that way. It gave me the confidence to really try to do well in college. Thanks, prof!
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This Is So Important! I Used To Be That Shy Little Girl And These Small Acts Of Kindness And Appreciation Change Everything
April Pickett 2 weeks ago
State legislatures need to allocate the necessary funds to hire more teachers and offer competitive teacher salaries. Here in NC, we've got a serious shortage of good teachers. The legislature's thoughts on this: let's hire uncertified teachers to fill the gaps. Next, it's going to be; if you have a high school education, you too can be a teacher.
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Finally After Two Decades, The Cross-Stitch Of The Periodic Table Is Complete. The Table And Border Actually Took Six Years
Simon Eppstein 2 weeks ago
element 116 : Livermorium ! named after the city of Livermore, CA, home of the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where the research to identify the element was conducted
We’d like to hear from you, our readers. What do you think defines a great teacher? And if you are an educator yourself, what is it about your job that makes it fulfilling for you? Share them in the comment boxes below!
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My Science Professor Offered An Invitation To His Home For Thanksgiving In Case We Were To Spend It Alone
LooseSeal's $10 Banana 2 weeks ago
Every great teacher I've ever had, from high school through grad school, has welcomed students into their home to share meals.
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Love This
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Instead Of Teaching Class Today, My Teacher Gave Us All Off To Take Care Of Ourselves And Do Something That We Enjoy Instead
Rick Murray 2 weeks ago
Going to wawa and getting your favourite hoagie.... Translation please?
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Telling Old Jokes To New Crowds Is The Best
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Professor Of The Year
Marlene Ricker 2 days ago
I was lucky enough to have some very great teachers. I'm almost 80 now and I still remember and love those special teachers. You are creating memories for your students that they will cherish all their lives!
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A Question On My English Teacher’s Interest Survey
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I'm 31 Years Old. I Just Received This From My Kindergarten Teacher After Having My First Child Three Weeks Ago. Right. In. The. Feels. She Also Hand Knit A Quilt That Went With This
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I Need A Teacher Like This
Sinister Murder 2 weeks ago
Back in the days, my teacher left the textbook on his desk and said he wasn't allowed to copy it for us. But of course he couldn't help it if he forgot the textbook and one of us would return it next class and coincidentally everyone had copies of the book.
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My Teacher Made Pokémon Animal Type Of Cards For Science
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The Cat Is Cute Too
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A Very Caring Teacher
Mel in Georgia 2 weeks ago
I kinda had a crush on the boy sitting behind me in 4th grade. I had turned around to say something to him and the teacher said, "Ok you lovebirds, pay attention!" I was soooo embarrassed! Not the way to handle a student's crush, for sure.
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My Organic Chemistry Professor Though We Needed A Break And So He Put On A Slide Show Of His Cat, Mr. Pepper
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Found Note From My Elementary Art Teacher 1981. What Incredible Warmth And Guidance. Wish I Had The Drawing She Was Talking About
Mel in Georgia 2 weeks ago (edited)
This is how you compliment a child on their work. Be specific so the child knows exactly what makes their work exceptional. So much better than "Great job!"
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Best Kind Of Teacher
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I’m Really Good A Physics Normally When My Teacher Is Teaching It But I Don’t Understand It At All On A PDF So My Teacher Made A 4 Minute Stop Motion Film To Help Me Understand It
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Cat Enters School Building And Our Teacher Turned Out To Be A Cat Person
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Outstanding Teacher
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Wholesome Professor
LooseSeal's $10 Banana 2 weeks ago
They do say it's important to start the day with glass of water.
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The Most Influential Teacher Of My Life Took The Time To Review Every Problem On Every Assignment, Point Out Exactly Where You Went Wrong, And Finish The Problem From There
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Teacher And Her Grandma Surprise Kids With Hand-Knit Hats Based Off Of Their Drawings
Today my son came home with his beautiful knit hat. What we didn’t realize is that back in September his teacher had each student design a winter hat on paper. Then her grandmother, working for months, brought each of the 21 students’ designs to life. They were given them today during a big reveal. The sounds of pure excitement and squeals joy will forever be with me. I literally haven’t stopped smiling since he got home.
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When You Get That One Professor That You Wish You Could Fist Bump And Hug At The Same Time
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We Had A Sad Topic In Class Last Night And I Couldn’t Handle It And Left Class Bawling. My Professor Made Sure To Check In On Me. The Only Person In A While Who Has Checked In
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Those Are The Teachers That We Will Always Remember
Michael Largey 2 weeks ago
One of my Algebra 2 students was struggling with hereditary learning disabilities. Many days about 6pm he would phone me and say "I don't get today's lesson". What part, I asked. "All of it", he replied. But he was determined and always got it in the end. He made it through college the same way.
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My Cousin Teaches Second Grade. He Likes To Decorate
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Saw This Posted On The Office Door Of A Professor At My University
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This Teacher Bought Easter Eggs For His Students Out Of Pocket
April Pickett 2 weeks ago
These aren't exactly "supplies", but the teachers do have to buy supplies for their classroom out of their own pockets. This teacher is buying smiles.
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Not All Heroes Wear Capes
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I Took This While Waiting To Take Our Daughter On Her Field Trip. Teacher Asked Every Student “Handshake Or Hug” Everyone Wanted A Hug. They Were So Happy To See Her. She’s An Angel
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I Have A Rule In My Classroom: If A Student Draws Something On A Quiz Or Assignment, I Must Add To It
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My Teacher Saw That I Was Tired And Gave Me Piece Of Chocolate To Pick Me Up. She Didn’t Even Know It Was My Birthday. I Love Her
Littlemiss 2 weeks ago
I send birthday cake to school for my son's birthday, so he gets to share it with his friends. I know we can't afford an actual party so it's one way around it.
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Brian Droste 2 weeks ago
These were great. Hope these inspired the students to do the best they can
Doodles1983 2 weeks ago
It's true. What teachers do, or say, can live with you forever. I recall some things from middle and high school age 41. And am friends with my former drama teacher on FB. They can shape you and affect who you become, as much as, sometimes more than, your parents.
Brian Droste 2 weeks ago
These were great. Hope these inspired the students to do the best they can
Doodles1983 2 weeks ago
It's true. What teachers do, or say, can live with you forever. I recall some things from middle and high school age 41. And am friends with my former drama teacher on FB. They can shape you and affect who you become, as much as, sometimes more than, your parents.
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