Former Student Stuns Teachers and Staff with a Free Vacation
Teachers are some of the most influential people in a young student’s life. They can instill a desire to learn or even give life advice that a student will carry with them for many years to come.
During my early elementary school years, my teachers inspired my love of books that I have carried into my adult life with my appreciation for the written word.
My fourth-grade teacher was also one of my eighth-grade teachers, and we shared a special bond because we had known each other for so long. In the digital age, we became friends on Facebook and still check in on each other to this day.
I will also never forget my ninth-grade history teacher who told us not to “drink the kool-aid” by blindly following other people’s opinions.
There is no way I can properly go back in time and thank all of my teachers for their inspiration and passion that enabled me to go out and pursue my dreams.
Students across the country celebrated Teacher Appreciation Week from May 7 – May 11.
One former student found the perfect way to thank the elementary school teachers that shaped her into the successful career woman she is today.
The unnamed student owns a travel agency and she figured that the hard-working teachers of Lindley Elementary in Greensboro, North Carolina, could use a vacation.
So, on May 11, she donated travel vouchers for the entire staff and their families. The generous gift totaled $96,000.
“Recipients will have the opportunity to travel anywhere in the continental U.S., with a three-day or seven-day voucher for complimentary hotel lodging,” the schedule on Greensboro 101 said.
Former Student Donates Travel Vouchers For Entire Lindley Elementary Staff https://t.co/uerOzmfxEM pic.twitter.com/UZ7dc0PXYZ
— WFMY News 2 (@WFMY) May 15, 2018
Principal Tracy Roof had the honor of passing out the vouchers.
“I’m excited to give it. I wish I had that kind of money to reward our staff because they work so hard,” she told WFMY News 2.
“I am glad to see someone else sees the value in teaching and it just made me feel really good and it’s just one of those moments you’ll just never forget.”
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