The StickerTalk Celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week

Society’s unsung heroes, teachers of all education levels perpetually strive to educate and equip the next generation of achievers. From English teachers to music educators and vocational teachers to coaches, all teachers seek to exemplify altruism, selflessly sacrificing for the benefit of their students. In this biweekly edition of The StickerTalk, we have compiled an assorted array of anecdotes and assertions designed to celebrate the teacher.

Many celebrities were teachers before becoming famous. Well-known former teachers include Andy Griffith, Lyndon B. Johnson, and Gene Simmons.

Teaching is considered by many experts to represent one of the most stressful careers in existence. The immense pressure caused by the many demands of teaching prompts almost half of all new teachers to leave the profession within five years of beginning their career.

Teachers push the boundaries of the known world. A teacher, Christa McAuliffe, was chosen to become the world’s first civilian astronaut.

While challenging, teaching offers many benefits and rewarding experiences. Teaching constantly facilitates learning while giving teachers the opportunity to change the future.