Our teachers do not get nearly enough love. Well, maybe during COVID they did when students were all at home, and parents and families suddenly realized just how important those teachers were, but not before or since and not nearly enough. I am very happy that it is Teacher Appreciation Week, although, honestly, I think we should be appreciating our teachers every single day. I am so proud to honor outstanding teachers across my community in Pennsylvania's 7th starting with Ms. Jennifer Danzeisen from Palmerton Area High School in Carbon County. Ms. Danzeisen has worked at the Palmerton School District for more than 20 years, and her students have repeatedly commended her calming presence, her heavy involvement in extracurricular activities, and her commitment to all of them. On top of her work as the department chair for business and technology classes, she advises the Mock Trial Club and Future Business Leaders of America and coaches the tennis team. Even while juggling numerous responsibilities, she prioritizes treating all of her students with dignity and respect. I thank Ms. Danzeisen and all of our wonderful teachers for their commitment to shaping our next generation. In this teacher appreciation week, I am also proud to recognize Ms. Susan Klotz from Kenneth N. Butz Jr. Elementary School in the Nazareth Area School District. Ms. Klotz has been an educator in the Nazareth Area School District in Northampton County for 23 years.…
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