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Zach Rosas
The teachers I've had throughout my life have taught me so much more than academics. They taught me how to be empowered to be the best possible version of myself and that is how I aspire to mentor my own students in my current role. Thank you to my former teachers and all teachers in the state!
The teachers I've had throughout my life have taught me so much more than academics. They taught me how to be empowered to be the best possible version of myself and that is how I aspire to mentor my own students in my current role. Thank you to my former teachers and all teachers in the state!

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Marissa Burnton
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Ruben Saenz
Thank you to all the wonderful teachers that show up every day willing to engage and impart knowledge to our students. We are truly grateful for your dedication and passion to ignite the flame of learning for every student. With the upmost gratitude and appreciation, we honor you today. Mil racias!
Thank you to all the wonderful teachers that show up every day willing to engage and impart knowledge to our students. We are truly grateful for your dedication and passion to ignite the flame of learning for every student. With the upmost gratitude and appreciation, we honor you today. Mil racias!

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Renee Levin
Teaching is the most important career anyone can pursue! All careers are built on the foundation of learning and without caring, dedicated teachers, economies wouldn't thrive and children wouldn't succeed. It is TEACHERS who make the biggest difference in our lives and I would like to let them all know how much they are appreciated. Thank you!
Teaching is the most important career anyone can pursue! All careers are built on the foundation of learning and without caring, dedicated teachers, economies wouldn't thrive and children wouldn't succeed. It is TEACHERS who make the biggest difference in our lives and I would like to let them all know how much they are appreciated. Thank you!

Rich Nickel

President & CEO, Education Forward Arizona

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Jonathan Lewis

Assistant Dean, Ops and Faculty, College of Education, University of Phoenix

The saying that everyone's story includes a teacher is a testament to the vital role that teachers play in our society! Thank you all for your selfless contribution to a better AZ!
The saying that everyone's story includes a teacher is a testament to the vital role that teachers play in our society! Thank you all for your selfless contribution to a better AZ!

Karen D Johnson

President & CEO

On behalf of all the young people we serve at New Pathways for Youth, thank you to Arizona teachers for educating the next generation of leaders for our community. We appreciate your excellent teaching and your incredible care for our youth, and we are proud to partner with you on this work.
On behalf of all the young people we serve at New Pathways for Youth, thank you to Arizona teachers for educating the next generation of leaders for our community. We appreciate your excellent teaching and your incredible care for our youth, and we are proud to partner with you on this work.

Mary O'Malley

Parent

Shoutout to Ms. Beck, Mr. Gahan, Mr. Taylor, Mr. Butler, Mrs. Ottenheimer, Mrs. Petersen, Mrs. Schmidt, and Coach Bauer at Centennial HS! Thank you for your amazing support, teaching, and coaching of our son Paul...he has had the best junior year thanks to all of you.
Shoutout to Ms. Beck, Mr. Gahan, Mr. Taylor, Mr. Butler, Mrs. Ottenheimer, Mrs. Petersen, Mrs. Schmidt, and Coach Bauer at Centennial HS! Thank you for your amazing support, teaching, and coaching of our son Paul...he has had the best junior year thanks to all of you.

Mary O.

Parent

Thank you to all of the 7th grade teachers at Sunset Heights Elementary, our daughter Charlotte has learned so much!

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Carmen
I just want to say thank you to not only just teachers, but to other school staff members as well. Everyone has an impact on how children learn and grow, because it truly takes a village to raise and support children. There's no community without unity, so thank everyone that are employed by their local public district schools. Legislators need to say thank you by supporting public school education as well, by giving teachers and other employees pay raises and supporting unions, as well as respecting them and students by not emphasizing and passing any kind of CRT and other harmful and negative bills in state government.
I just want to say thank you to not only just teachers, but to other school staff members as well. Everyone has an impact on how children learn and grow, because it truly takes a village to raise and support children. There's no community without unity, so thank everyone that are employed by their local public district schools. Legislators need to say thank you by supporting public school education as well, by giving teachers and other employees pay raises and supporting unions, as well as respecting them and students by not emphasizing and passing any kind of CRT and other harmful and negative bills in state government.

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Thomas F Hartley, Jr
K-12 Teachers are THE MOST VALUABLE people in our society (and, unfortunately, the most underpaid). On behalf of children, parents, grand parents (like me), and all other adults, THANKYOU for making the most significant positive impact on the future for everyone !
K-12 Teachers are THE MOST VALUABLE people in our society (and, unfortunately, the most underpaid). On behalf of children, parents, grand parents (like me), and all other adults, THANKYOU for making the most significant positive impact on the future for everyone !

Myrna Cardenas

Senior Director of Success Services Partnerships, Education Forward Arizona

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Jessie McKinley

A private citizen

Thank you to all the teachers and professionals that show up and are present in the lives of our students every day! Your efforts are not going unnoticed and we appreciate you!
Thank you to all the teachers and professionals that show up and are present in the lives of our students every day! Your efforts are not going unnoticed and we appreciate you!

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Becki Stephens

Executive Assistant, Education Forward Arizona

I am giving a shout out to Gaylin Tutnick (Saguaro High School) for being an amazing teacher, role model, and overall amazing person. She brings so much joy to the students and families.
I am giving a shout out to Gaylin Tutnick (Saguaro High School) for being an amazing teacher, role model, and overall amazing person. She brings so much joy to the students and families.

Zach

Success Adviser, Education Forward Arizona

I had always wanted to work in education growing up. I used to play school with my stuffed animals and always wanted school supplies as gifts for Christmas and birthdays so I could "improve my classroom". Although I ended up going the social work route, I still hold tightly to the respect and admiration I have for the educators that have taught me over the years. Often times the lessons were not just academic, they were about life in general. This is a special shoutout to the educators that I'll never forget: Miss Maya (Manuel Lito Pena Elementary); Mrs. Taylor (Lattie Coor Middle School); Mrs. Parker, Mrs. Heuseveldt, Mrs. Chadwick, Mr. Olson, Ms. Miller, Ms. Smith, Ms. Phillips (the mother and the daughter, lol), Ms. McDonough, Ms. Ulmer, and Mr. Jones (Agua Fria High School); and last but certainly not least, the literal entirety of the Social Work program faculty at NAU - they are just amazing. I've shaped up to be who I am today because of them, and I'll forever be full of gratitude for their impact on me. Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!
I had always wanted to work in education growing up. I used to play school with my stuffed animals and always wanted school supplies as gifts for Christmas and birthdays so I could "improve my classroom". Although I ended up going the social work route, I still hold tightly to the respect and admiration I have for the educators that have taught me over the years. Often times the lessons were not just academic, they were about life in general. This is a special shoutout to the educators that I'll never forget: Miss Maya (Manuel Lito Pena Elementary); Mrs. Taylor (Lattie Coor Middle School); Mrs. Parker, Mrs. Heuseveldt, Mrs. Chadwick, Mr. Olson, Ms. Miller, Ms. Smith, Ms. Phillips (the mother and the daughter, lol), Ms. McDonough, Ms. Ulmer, and Mr. Jones (Agua Fria High School); and last but certainly not least, the literal entirety of the Social Work program faculty at NAU - they are just amazing. I've shaped up to be who I am today because of them, and I'll forever be full of gratitude for their impact on me. Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!

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Jan Dowling

retired educator

Thank you, thank you, thank you! You are the most incredible gift that any child could have. You encourage, support, provide guidance & introduce young people to new experiences.
Thank you, thank you, thank you! You are the most incredible gift that any child could have. You encourage, support, provide guidance & introduce young people to new experiences.

RUBEN SAENZ

Education Forward Arizona

Thank you to all the Teachers who impact our students everyday and share their gifts and passion for learning. You are truly world changers and we wholeheartedly appreciate your talents and kindness. Mil Gracias!
Thank you to all the Teachers who impact our students everyday and share their gifts and passion for learning. You are truly world changers and we wholeheartedly appreciate your talents and kindness. Mil Gracias!

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Jackie Hoerner
To all teachers--current, retired, first-year, veteran, early learning to postsecondary--THANK YOU for all you do! I will forever be grateful to my teachers for the impact they have had on my life, and to my boys' teachers for helping them learn and thrive.
To all teachers--current, retired, first-year, veteran, early learning to postsecondary--THANK YOU for all you do! I will forever be grateful to my teachers for the impact they have had on my life, and to my boys' teachers for helping them learn and thrive.

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Erin Hart
To Mrs. Harding, Ms. Atkinson and Ms. Jasinski - You have meant the world to my son and to our family! You have taught him so much and have helped him grow into such an amazing little boy. THANK YOU for being such amazing teachers and for your dedication to helping all of the kiddos at our school!
To Mrs. Harding, Ms. Atkinson and Ms. Jasinski - You have meant the world to my son and to our family! You have taught him so much and have helped him grow into such an amazing little boy. THANK YOU for being such amazing teachers and for your dedication to helping all of the kiddos at our school!

Mary Saraceni

Exceptional Education Teacher, TUSD

Thank you to all Arizona Educators! Your efforts do not go unnoticed by me, my grown children, and my grandchildren currently attend K-12 Schools. Keep up the great work during these challenging times.
Thank you to all Arizona Educators! Your efforts do not go unnoticed by me, my grown children, and my grandchildren currently attend K-12 Schools. Keep up the great work during these challenging times.

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Susan Reavis
Thank you Arizona teachers for everything you do to support our students, our state, and our country!

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D Krasnow
Thanks you so much for your dedication and caring for Arizona's students. You're doing an awesome job!

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Dana Webb

Education Forward Arizona

Thank You to all the wonderful Arizona Teachers for all your hard work and encouragement to so many students!! You are appreciated!
Thank You to all the wonderful Arizona Teachers for all your hard work and encouragement to so many students!! You are appreciated!

Stephanie Capps

CKG Project Coordinator

I am so thankful for every teacher that helped shape me into the person I am today. As a CKG Project Coordinator, I get the chance to serve with the incredible educators at Yuma Union High School District. Their passion for their community and students is unmatched. Keep doing great work! -Steph
I am so thankful for every teacher that helped shape me into the person I am today. As a CKG Project Coordinator, I get the chance to serve with the incredible educators at Yuma Union High School District. Their passion for their community and students is unmatched. Keep doing great work! -Steph

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Monro Obenauer
One week is not enough time to show appreciation for our teachers, they should be appreciated every day! Teachers consistently go above and beyond their job description to provide a safe learning environment for their students. They are doing the work to inspire future generations and I cannot thank them enough.
One week is not enough time to show appreciation for our teachers, they should be appreciated every day! Teachers consistently go above and beyond their job description to provide a safe learning environment for their students. They are doing the work to inspire future generations and I cannot thank them enough.