Friday, May 23, 2008
Teacher Appreciation Week
Schools and communities throughout the state celebrated Teacher Appreciation Week May 5-9. During the week, Lt. Governor Jeff Kottkamp, Education Commissioner Eric J. Smith, Division of Public Schools Chancellor Frances Haithcock, State Board members, students, parents, and district personnel participated in events across the state to show appreciation to Florida's more than 170,000 teachers.
Events featured pep rallies, student performances and remarks by state and local officials. The Department also made available on its Web site Teacher Appreciation Week information and resources for teachers, parents and students at www.fldoe.org/JustForTeachers.
