05/02/2026
A Moment to Appreciate Our Teachers & Staff
Next week is Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, and I want to take a moment - together with as a community - to pause and really see the people who make The Children’s School what it is.
At TCS, our teachers and staff do so much more than teach. They listen closely. They design learning that invites curiosity and risk-taking. They hold space for students to encounter differences, work through conflict, and grow into themselves. They notice the small shifts - when a student finds their voice, takes a brave step, or begins to see themselves as a learner in a new way.
They show up for our students with care, consistency, and deep intention.
In classrooms, in Crew, out at Woods Day, on the water during kayaking, in the middle of projects that don’t have easy answers - our educators are right there alongside students. Guiding. Nudging. Encouraging. Reflecting. Beginning again the next day.
This work is complex. It asks a lot. And it is done with so much heart.
I see it every day. I know you do too.
Next week, we’ll have some small ways to show appreciation as a school. If you feel moved, a note, an email, or a moment of gratitude shared directly can go a long way. Our teachers and staff don’t do this work for recognition - but it matters deeply when it comes.
With deep appreciation for this incredible team:
Ms. Nadine: for the steady care and attention you bring to our youngest learners as they begin their journey at TCS.
Ms. Marquez: for the joy and connection you cultivate, helping students feel seen and part of something bigger than themselves.
Ms. Coria: for the thoughtfulness you bring to each day, creating space for students to grow with confidence.
Ms. Kendra: for the patience and intention you hold, especially in moments that ask students to stretch and try again.
Mr. Tucker: for the way you challenge students to think deeply while building strong, trusting relationships.
Ms. Nitzsche: for your commitment to helping students find clarity, voice, and confidence in their learning.
Ms. Lisa: for the care and consistency you bring, supporting students in ways both seen and unseen.
Mr. K: for the energy and presence you bring to our community, meeting students right where they are.
Ms Mitchell: for your calm, grounded approach that helps students navigate both learning and themselves.
Ms. Grazyna: for the compassion and insight you offer, helping students feel supported and understood.
Ms Donna: for the expertise and care you bring supporting students in developing their reading skills and confidence as learners.
Ms. Naomi: for nurturing creativity and expression through visual arts, helping students see and share their perspectives in new ways.
Ms. Alex: for creating spaces where students can take risks, perform, and shine.
Mr. Brett: for guiding students with curiosity and care, inviting students to design, build, and learn through hands-on exploration.
Mr. Stark: for fostering strength, confidence, and teamwork by helping students build skills, resilience, and a sense of belonging.
Mr. Steve: for the countless ways you keep our school running and support our community every day.
Ms. Roshni: for the care and organization you bring to your work, supporting our staff and helping families feel welcome and supported from the very start.
To my TCS team: thank you. For your courage, your care, and your unwavering commitment to our students and to this community.
Somos Crew/We are Crew,
Michelle
