Happy Turkey Day! It’s always Teacher Appreciation Day here on Thursdays and today we’ve decided to show our gratitude by recapping our past posts. We’ll continue to spotlight a handful of individuals for Thank a Teacher Thursdays (#ThankaTeacher), who not only make a contribution to the classroom, but to the greater online teacher community. Feel free to read their blogs, follow them on twitter, and if you know a teacher or educator that deserves to be recognized – tell us in the comments section! Have a fun and safe holiday!
Thank a Teacher Thursday #1 – May 5, 2011
In the first of our Thank a Teacher Thursday series, we shed the spotlight on education professionals across the country. From San Antonio and Nashville to Washington, DC and New Jersey, the pioneers of the Thank a Teacher Thursday series are still working hard to change the face of education. Check out the full post here.
Thank a Teacher Thursday #2 – May 12, 2011
This post features teachers and other education professionals from Iowa, New York, Philadelphia, North Carolina, California and the UK. They are authors, educators, bloggers and consultants. Their passion for learning has allowed them to remain relevant players in the education world. Check out the full post here.
Thank a Teacher Thursday #3 – May 19, 2011
This post features educators, social media professionals and ed tech enthusiasts. They are from New York, Washington DC, Alabama and have over 100 years of experience. One was even recognized by the New York Times learning blog as one of the top teachers to follow on Twitter. Check out the full post here.
Thank a Teacher Thursday: The Principal Edition – May 26, 2011
This post highlights principals from Canada, Missouri, New Hampshire, Idaho, Massachusetts and Arizona. Many of them wear multiple hats also working as athletic directors, bloggers, teachers and administrators. Check out the full post here.
Thank a Teacher Thursday #5 – June 2, 2011
The fifth post in our series features education professionals with a plethora of specializations. From English and Special Education to Director of Technology and Web 2.0 integration, this group of educators have found innovative ways of influencing the K – 12 space. Check out the full post here.
Thank a Teacher Thursday #6 – June 9, 2011
Thank a Teacher Thursday #6 features educators from Tallahassee, Nashville, Canada, Nebraska and Michigan. This group is comprised of proud parents, cyclists, fly-fishermen and technology advocates. Check out the full post here.
Thank a Teacher Thursday #7 – June 23, 2011
The seventh post in our Thank a Teacher Thursday series features a medley of educators from a wide variety of backgrounds. With specializations in Math, Science, Social Studies and English, this group includes veteran as well as rookie education professionals. Check out the full post here.
Thank a Teacher Thursday #8 – July 7, 2011
This Thank a Teacher Thursday edition features a group of teachers and educators who we’ve seen grow their PLN via Twitter’s #edchat and their wonderful blogs. This post also spotlights a few international educators. Check out the full post here.
Thank a Teacher Thursday #9 – July 21, 2011
Thank a Teacher Thursday #9 turns the spotlight on a group of education professionals from institutions such as NYU and the Science Leadership Academy. These teachers have grown their PLN via multiple forms of social media, including Twitter’s #edchat, their dynamic blogs and their ability to interact with educators for PD. Check out the full post here.
Thank a Teacher Thursday #10 – August 18, 2011
After a short break, Thank a Teacher Thursday #10 returned with a vengeance to highlight teachers who were in attendance at the #140edu conference. This group includes entrepreneurs, investors, writers, artists and activists. Check out the full post here.
Thank a Teacher Thursday #11 – September 1, 2011
This post features a group of teachers with backgrounds including chemistry, physics and computer science. These accomplished professionals serve the education field as directors, artists, technologists and leaders in the industry. Check out the full post here.
Thank a Teacher Thursday #12 – September 15, 2011
This post features features a group of teachers who are also novelists, short-story writers, satirists, actors and technology coaches. They hail from several places across the globe including the Bronx, the UK and Sacramento. Check out the full post here.
Thank a Teacher Thursday #13 – September 29, 2011
Thank a Teacher Thursday #13 features educators from Memphis, Ohio, San Diego and British Columbia. They’ve cultivated their careers by attending a number of prestigious institutions including Rhodes College, Ohio State University and the University of Oxford. Check out the full post here.
Thank a Teacher Thursday #14 – October 13, 2011
TAT Thursday #14 features a group of educators from a vast number of places across the globe including Finland, Brazil, Spain and London. They serve as teachers, counselors, headmasters, writers and trainers. Check out the full post here.
Thank a Teacher Thursday #15 – October 27, 2011
Thank a Teacher Thursday #15 highlights several teachers who are influencing the education spaces in New York, Florida and South Africa. In addition to teaching, these featured professionals make use of their skills in philanthropic ways such as bringing quality education to poor areas and assisting in non-profit organizations. Check out the full post here.
Thank a Teacher Thursday #16 – November 10, 2011
The most recent post in our Thank a Teacher Thursday series features several innovative, purposeful professionals who are influencing education in the K – 12 space and at the collegiate level. They serve as teachers, principals, researchers and non-profit workers. Check out the full post here.
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