Gov. Bevin: May 8-12 is Teacher Appreciation Week

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) – A proclamation from Governor Matt Bevin joins the National Educators Association in honoring the contributions of teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week from May 8th through the 12th.

In the proclamation, Governor Bevin said, “Teachers are responsible for educating and guiding Kentucky’s children and the future of the Commonwealth and use their vast expertise and talents to give our children a solid foundation for their entire lives.”

In a video message on his Facebook page, Governor Bevin urges everyone to “jot a note to a teacher that you have or once had, and take a moment to thank them.”

Throughout May, the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is asking Kentucky residents to share their stories of teachers who have influenced their lives and the lives of their children and grandchildren by using the hashtag #thankaKYteacher. KDE will share those posts throughout the month to recognize Teacher Appreciation Week and May as Teacher Appreciation Month. In addition, KDE will revisit stories from its Kentucky Teacher website of great teachers each day in May on the departments Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/kydeptofed/ and Twitter feed @KyDeptofEd.