Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!

We say thank you to teachers once a year. But ask anyone who’s ever been seen by the right teacher, and they’ll tell you: once is not enough.

Teachers shape neighborhoods, not just classrooms. They build confidence in tiny humans. They create safe spaces when the world outside feels too loud. They buy supplies from their own pockets, show up to after-school plays, and remember your story even when you’ve forgotten it yourself.

In a world that sometimes forgets kindness, teachers keep showing up.

So to the teachers in Bowie, Mitchellville, and beyond—thank you. You may never see your name in lights, but you’ve lit the way for so many.

And if you know a teacher who’s made a difference? Don’t just thank them this week. Tell them how.

Know a teacher who’s gone above and beyond? A quiet hero in the classroom or a champion for kids in the community? I’m always looking for stories worth sharing in MargeauLand. Send them my way — we shine brighter when we lift each other up.