All of us have had a teacher or two who inspired us, influenced us, or changed our lives.  Mrs. Dalessandro gave me endless laughs and equipped me with the skill to type out the reports I do today.  Mrs. Feldman made me more self-confident and got me comfortable in speaking to crowds.  Mrs. Long gave me a compliment that still inspires me to write. And my mom, a social studies teacher, has taught me more lessons than I can count...

This Teacher Appreciation Week, pay tribute to your favorite teachers.  Give them cards or compliments; tell them what a good job they're doing.  And talk to us about how they've changed your life.

Carl Azuz, Anchor