The Editor,
As we observe World Teachers Day on Oct. 5, the Richmond School Board joins with students, parents and our community to acknowledge that dedicated and highly capable people, and on this occasion particularly teachers, are critical for providing quality education.
Through their daily work of leading, coaching, mentoring, illuminating, enabling, encouraging and inspiring, our staff makes a tremendous contribution to sustainable development by building its human foundation - development of a child's capacity and desire to learn.
Today is only one opportunity to recognize teachers. The best celebration is a practical one, where 365 days a year we show our appreciation and understanding of the giving nature and complex role of teachers.
The board recognizes how important teachers are and appreciates their hard work to inspire excellence in learning and to improve the life chances of our children.
Teachers work in partnership with many administrators and support staff in the schools and with parents in the community.
The board especially wants to thank all of our staff and acknowledge that it is through partnerships and relationships that we are able to achieve such exceptional results and provide the high quality of life and learning experience that our children deserve.
Recognizing excellence in the classroom means recognizing those who inspire, challenge and influence the future.
Thank you for keeping Richmond public schools a great place to learn.
Donna Sargent Chairperson On Behalf of the Board of Education (Richmond)
