"The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires." -William Arthur Ward

To all the teachers who step into children's lives daily, regardless the challenges in front of you, we thank you for your effort.

For believing in your kids when others may not, loving them when they so desperately need to know that everything will be alright.

And thanks for dropping pebbles of encouragement, inspiration, knowledge, passion, and humor into their life.

As we celebrate National Teacher Appreciation Week, let's take a moment to celebrate the teachers who have most profoundly influenced us.