On the last day of national Teacher Appreciation Week, we want to offer two simple words to all of SYF’s incredible Simon Youth Academy teachers: THANK YOU.
At SYF, all of us see the dedication and passion you have for serving youth who are often overlooked or underestimated, and the way you meet them where they are to get them where they need to be.
Thank you for the early mornings, the late nights, and the hours in between that you put into personalizing your instruction and approach to reaching your students – waiting for that “aha” light bulb moment to flicker in a student’s eyes, indicating they connected with the material and with you.
And thank you for the personal connections you make with students, their families and your communities; the connections that recognize the competing demands and challenges our students face, that inspire them to push forward, and that extend far beyond classroom walls and graduation day.
For all that and more, thank you.
We hope this week provided opportunities for your students, families and administrators to recognize you for all you do each day. You are making a lifelong impact on your students, and SYF is truly grateful for each and every one of you.
With sincere gratitude,
The SYF Team
