Political Quotes

“National Teacher Appreciation Week gives us an opportunity to recognize the hard work and dedication of teachers across the country. Teachers every day inspire young students and help prepare our children for the next century. One especially outstanding teacher in my community is Sharon Draper, an English teacher at Walnut Hills High School, recently named the National Teacher of the Year. Now Mrs. Draper is helping train other teachers by serving as an instructor at the Mayerson Academy in Cincinnati. There are other teachers, of course, who deserve recognition back home in my district in Cincinnati: Susan Staub, a government teacher at Mercy High School; Tim Taylor at Oak Hills; Gene Jesse, at LaSalle, my alma mater; Mike Odioso at St. X; Jim Pharo at Seton; Jim Fiehre at Mt. Healthy; Mary Helen Beimesche at St. Ursula; Shad Stigle at Diamond Oaks, and the list could go on and on. I want to also commend all those teachers just beginning their careers, like Shannon Crim at Lakota, who right now is completing her very first day as a teacher. As a former schoolteacher myself, and as a parent, I appreciate the vital role good teachers play in the future of this Nation. Today and every day we should thank the teachers.”