Regardless of who we are, where we are from, or our role in this world, we have all had at least one important educator. Think back and remember the teacher that most impacted your life, whether he or she encouraged you to pursue a specific career path, pushed you to achieve more than you thought possible, or perhaps even showed you just how much fun learning can be.
Your mentors in life deserve recognition for the positive influence on your development into the person you are today. And apart from direct impact, there are many reasons to appreciate your educators. Teachers, professors and many others in the educational community dedicate their lives to helping us learn.
While educators may not make much money, it is important to remember that they are still there to help you. So here’s a friendly reminder to say thanks! And if you need a few quotes to help spread your appreciation, check out this collection of educator appreciation quotes.
Educator Appreciation Quotes
Thank you for being an amazing educator and mentor. You are a great inspiration, and I am better because of all you have taught me. I am so grateful that you are such an amazing teacher, and mentor. You have taught me so many valuable lessons, and I can’t wait to see what else I’ll learn from you!
1. As a mentor, educator, and friend, you have impacted my life deeply. You inspire me to be a better person, and I am forever grateful for everything you have taught me.
2. My friend and educator, you have impacted my life deeply. Your teachings inspire me to be a better person, and I am forever grateful that I have known you.
3. Thank you for being a great educator. I always knew you were an awesome teacher because I thought your job was pretty cool, but it wasn’t until this year that I looked at you as my role model. Again, thanks for everything!
4. Thank you for being a great educator. I always knew you were an awesome teacher. Until this year, I looked at you as my role model. Thanks for everything!
5. Thank you for being such a great teacher. I always knew you were awesome, but I didn’t realize what a great role model you are until this year. Thank you!
6. Thank you for being a great educator. You have always been a fun teacher and have taught me many things that I will use in the future. I now realize how lucky I am to have you as my teacher and role model.
7. I have always been impressed with your ability as an educator. Thank you for being such a great teacher. And role model!
8. Thank you for being such a wonderful role model and educator. You are one of the most caring people I know, and I appreciate all you do.
9. Thank you for being the teacher that I always dreamed of. It’s not often that you meet someone who truly wants to make a difference, but you do. You are one of a kind.
10. I believe teachers like you deserve more support than I can provide in a lifetime. Thanks for all you do every day!
11. Thank you for being here for me whenever I needed you. You never gave up on me, even when I did. You always pushed me to be my best. You were there for me when I felt like I had no one. Thank you!
12. Thank you for all the hard work you put into my school. You are loved and admired by everyone.
13. Thank you for shaping my future. You are loved and admired by everyone.
14. Thank you for all the love, energy, and hard work you put into my school. I am truly grateful that you are my teacher.
15. Thank you for all your hard work. The students and staff at school are lucky to have you!
16. Thank you for all the effort, dedication, and love you put into this school. We could not be more grateful.
17. Thank you for working so hard to help me. You have a great place in the community, and I love everything you do.
18. Thank you for all of your hard work at school. We admire you, and we can’t wait to see where you go from here!
19. I just wanted to take a second to tell you how much we appreciate the hard work you put into this school. We all enjoy it, and we are very excited about the changes this year.
20. I am not here to say goodbye. I want you to know how much I appreciate you and how much you mean to me. You are a great friend and mentor.
21. Thank You. I hope that you continue to do great things as an educator, and I look forward to meeting you in person one day.
22. Thanks for teaching us so well. Your classes are hard, but you are a great teacher. I know that everyone will agree with me when I say you’re one of the best teachers!
23. Thank you for the great lessons and advice you have given me over the past few years. I will take everything I learned into my teaching career with me.
24. Thank you for always putting a smile on my face. You are the most supportive and encouraging person I know. Thank you for being my friend.
25. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with me. It is an honour to learn from you, and I look forward to learning more from you throughout my career.
26. It’s been an honour to learn from you. I look forward to learning more from you throughout my career.
27. I was truly honoured to learn from you. I look forward to learning more from you in the future.
28. You have been a great mentor, and I thoroughly enjoyed working with you. I feel lucky to have had the opportunity to learn how to use that hard drive, and I look forward to learning more from you in the future.
29. Thank you for your time. It’s been a pleasure to learn from you. I hope to have the opportunity to learn from you again.
30. Thanks for all you’ve taught me. I’ll be learning from you for years to come.
31. I’m honoured to have you as a mentor and look forward to continuing our relationship as I progress in my career.
32. Thanks for the mentorship! I enjoyed the time we spent together, and I look forward to working with you again soon.
33. Thank you so much for your help. It’s meant a lot to me. I’m looking forward to continuing this professional relationship.
34. Thank you for being so helpful and for sharing your tips for success. I expect to draw on them over the coming years.
35. You’ve helped me so much. I can’t wait to get to know you better. Please let me know if there’s anything I can do for you.
36. I am very grateful to have had you as a teacher. You are always welcome at my business, and I would love for you to be a guest speaker.
37. It’s been an absolute pleasure learning from you. I appreciate your willingness to share with me, and I can’t wait to continue to learn from you throughout our careers.
38. Thanks so much for sharing your expertise with me today. It’s been such an honour to learn from you, and I’m looking forward to working together more throughout my career.
39. You’re the best. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with me. I’m excited to learn more from you in the future.
40. I always enjoy learning from you. It’s a pleasure to get to know you, and I was thrilled to be a part of your class.
41. Wow! That was so helpful. Thanks for being so generous with your knowledge and expertise, and I look forward to learning more in the future.
42. Thanks for being so generous with your knowledge and expertise, and I look forward to learning more in the future.
43. That was so helpful. Thanks for helping me with every step and making it easy to learn. I look forward to learning more in the future.
44. Thanks for putting so much effort into sharing your knowledge. I look forward to working with you more in the future.
45. I appreciate you teaching me how to do that. This makes it so much easier for me, and I will be sure to remember this when I am doing it again in the future.
46. Hi there! I just wanted to thank you for your help with my project. Thanks so much for your time.
47. That’s fantastic! I’m so happy to have received such amazing service. You truly have done an incredible job, and I can’t wait to learn more.
48. Wow! Thanks, we’re happy to help. We look forward to continuing the conversation in the future and helping you find new ways to reach your goals.
49. Thank you for taking the time to meet with me and share so much valuable information! I can’t wait to see what’s in store for us in the future.
50. Thank you for all your help! It has been awesome to get to know you and learn from you. I noticed that most of the research helpers you supervise do very well in their academic careers, so I know from experience that I would be able to succeed even with hard work.
51. Thank you for being my teacher. I appreciate the tough love. Even if you kick me out of class, yell at me, and give me work, I know that it’s all in good fun. Thank you for helping me learn everything so far!
52. Thank you for always answering my questions and giving me advice. It is great to have a mentor like you who can give me solid advice and support me as I make my way through this career.
53. Thank you for being a wonderful educator. You do so much with so little. It is truly inspiring to see someone teach something they love, and the way you teach is unbelievable. I love that you are so passionate about teaching.
54. Thank you for all that you do for the students. They almost always have positive things to say about you. Sometimes I have difficulty seeing the bigger picture, but your continued support, understanding and calmness help everything run smoothly.
55. I appreciate all you do for the students. They always have positive things to say about you. Sometimes I have a hard time seeing the bigger picture, but you are so supportive, understanding and calm that everything runs smoothly.
56. Thank you for all that you do for the students. As a principal, I have difficulty seeing the bigger picture, but your continued support, understanding, and calm help everything run smoothly.
57. Thank you for all that you do for the students. They almost always have positive things to say about how much they enjoy your class. I know that planning and organizing any program can be difficult. Still, your continued support, understanding and calm have made it possible for everything to run smoothly over the past years.
58. The students always come back to you. I’m so grateful for what you do for them. You’ve always been so patient, helpful and understanding.
59. Thanks for being such an amazing teacher. Students love you, and I appreciate how calm you always are, even when things with the school aren’t running smoothly.
60. The students think the world of you. You have such a gift for clarity and simplicity. Thank You!
61. Your communication, insight and guidance are a real asset. You give me the space to find my answers while knowing you’re there when I need it. You make the world a better place!
62. You are amazing. I often feel like I’m in over my head, but you understand what I need and steer me in the right direction. You help keep me sane through this chaotic world.
63. Yes, this is it. I’ve been waiting so long to post about why you’re the best teacher. You’ve always made it so easy for me to be comfortable, to like what I’m doing. Everything will be all right from now on.
64. I’ve been waiting for so long to post about why you’re the best teacher,” you said. “You’ve always made it so easy for me to be comfortable, to like what I’m doing. Everything will be all right from now on.”
65. I have a lot to say about why you’re the best teacher. I wanted to write a post about how the things you do make me feel safe and understood. Everything will be all right from now on.
66. Yes, this is it. I’ve been waiting so long to tell you how amazing you are. You make learning easy and enjoyable, and I know that will improve my future!
67. My teacher, you’re the best. I love what you do. You make it easy for me to be happy. Everything will be okay.
68. You made it so easy for me to learn and feel comfortable. I enjoyed your class, and thank you for making everything okay.
69. I enjoyed your class, and thank you for making it so easy for me to learn and feel comfortable.
70. I enjoyed your class. You are a great teacher, and you made everything so easy for me to learn and feel comfortable. Thank you!
71. Thank you for being so kind and patient. I enjoyed your class and appreciated how you made everything seem easy.
72. Honestly, thank you so much. You’re such an amazing teacher, and you helped me learn. I look forward to taking your class next semester.
73. You made the class entertaining and easy to follow. I felt comfortable asking questions. Thank you so much for your help in making me feel confident in my speaking abilities.
74. Thank you so much for making this experience so simple and enjoyable. I truly had a great time, and I appreciate your guidance.
75. Thank you so much for making this experience so simple and enjoyable. I truly had a great time. So glad you could show me the ropes.
76. Thank you for making this trip so easy and enjoyable. I had a great time and appreciated your guidance on getting here.
77. I appreciate how easy you made it for me to get here. This was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. Thanks for all your help.
78. Thanks for being so friendly and helpful. It’s been great how easy-going you’ve made the process and helped me through the final details. I appreciate it and enjoy working with you!
79. You’re always so kind to me. You’re the best teacher I’ve ever had! I love how you help me reach my goals and make every lesson something I look forward to.
80. You’re the best teacher I’ve ever had! I love how you help me reach my goals and make every lesson something I look forward to.
81. You’re the best teacher ever! I love how you help me reach my goals and make every lesson something I look forward to.
82. You are so good to me. You are the best teacher I’ve ever had! I like how you help me in my life and make me feel more certain of myself.
83. You’re the most helpful teacher I’ve ever had! You made me enjoy every lesson, and I learned so much. Thank you for everything!
84. You’re my favourite teacher. Thank you for helping me succeed. Thanks for making learning fun.
85. I’m glad we’re friends. You’re so inspiring. Thanks for helping me get better grades and making each lesson fun and exciting.
86. You are an awesome teacher! You’ve shown me how to achieve my goals and always make learning exciting. Thank you, dearest educator.
87. The other day, I told my friends about you and how awesome you are! You’re the best teacher I’ve ever had.
88. Your kindness means the world to me. Thank you for being so great to me.
89. I know you’ve been waiting for this moment. You’ve always been here for me, and now it’s my turn to be here for you.
90. I know there will likely be other teachers in the future who work even harder than you and put in more hours to make sure that our students learn and succeed. But thank you for all the hard work you’re doing for our school.
91. Thank you for being an amazing teacher. This is just a little gift to say I appreciate everything you have done for me. I wish you the best career possible and hope we can stay friends.
92. Thank you for facilitating my education. Thank you for being a kind and understanding educator. You are always on hand to help out with whatever difficulties I am having in the program. I appreciate your wonderful support and guidance.
93. Their kindness and dedication give me the motivation to do well. Their support and great attitude inspire me every day! Thank you, teachers.
94. Thank you for your hard work this year. As another year comes to a close, I am left with many wonderful memories of you in action. You have helped the children learn valuable skills and understand important concepts. I am very thankful that we were able to share this experience.
95. Thank you for being such a great teacher. I am grateful for all the experiences you have given me and all of the knowledge I have gained from your class. I am excited to keep on learning and growing as a student.
96. Thank you for always trying to make school fun. Thanks to you, I enjoy learning new things, even when they are difficult.
97. Thank you for all of the things you do for us. All of the students love your classes, and we appreciate how you take the time to answer questions after class and help us learn more about what is going on in our texts. There would be no passion or interest in literature or history without you.
98. I want to thank you for always encouraging me when I was down. Your kind words were always a comfort to me.
99. Thank you for all of your support. You are always there for me, telling me how I am doing a great job and calming me down when I get stressed out. I’m very happy we have each other on this crazy journey.
100. Thank you for the inspirational comment you left on my blog. It brightened my day.
101. You inspire me to be a better person. Thank you for being such an amazing educator, friend, and mentor.
102. You are a true friend who has helped me improve my life in some meaningful way. I am forever grateful for all the things you have taught me.
103. As a collaborator, friend, and teacher, you’ve profoundly influenced my life. You push me to be better, and I will always be grateful for the lessons you’ve taught me.
104. Mentor. Friend. Educator. Thank you for being my biggest cheerleader and inspiring me to be a better person. I appreciate you so much!
105. As my mentor, friend and educator, you have helped me become a better person. I know that I will never be able to thank you for all you have done for me.
106. I truly appreciate you as a teacher. You challenge me to do my best, and I know that your values will always influence me in life.
107. I’d like to thank you for being an incredible mentor and friend. I’m forever grateful for your wisdom and kindness. I wish you much joy, health and happiness in the coming years.
108. Thank you so much for your guidance throughout my career. I am a stronger and more capable professional because of all the things you have done to help me.
109. You have done a great job of teaching me many different things and have taught me how to be the best person I can be. I am grateful for your mentorship.
110. Thank you for all the time and support you’ve spent on me. I’m a better student because of all your help and attention.
111. Thank you for giving me such great advice this year. You’ve helped me grow more than I ever thought possible.
112. I have so much respect for you, and I appreciate everything you have done for me.
113. Nothing was more important to you than your students, and it showed. I know that, for you, teaching was about so much more than just getting kids to be quiet and good. You made the world a better place – for everyone who crossed your path. Thank you for everything!
114. Thank you for working so hard to educate our children. It takes a great deal of sacrifice to be a teacher, and I am glad that we have such great educators at my school. Thank you for all that you do!
115. Thank you for being a great teacher. I was not a motivated student when I was young, and you changed everything. Thank you for always guiding me in the right direction and helping me find my passion in life.
116. Thank you for being such a great teacher. You go out of your way to help us and take the time to answer our questions. All the kids in class love having you as our teacher because you make everything fun.
117. Thank you for all that you do to make my life easy. I know you have a lot of late nights grading papers, but you always smile on your face when I see you. Thank you for being there every time I need help, and thank you for pushing me to achieve great things.
118. Thank you for being such a great teacher. You are always there to help me when I need it and always offer your feedback to help us become better students. Also, thanks for being so kind and supportive of other students, especially those who need it the most. You are an awesome human being, and I will always remember the things you taught me.
119. Thank you for all that you do for our children. Your patience and understanding are an example to us all. I’m lucky to have a husband like you.
120. Thank you for all the extra work you do. I know how much time it takes to grade papers, plan lessons, and meet with parents. You are appreciated!
121. Thank you for all of your help this past year. It is nice to have a teacher who goes above and beyond what they are paid to do. We appreciate all the effort you have put into our daughter this year.
122. Thank you for being so great. I feel like we have gone through a lot together, but somehow the time has flown by. I appreciate having you here in my life.
123. Thank you for being an amazing educator. You have helped me be self-sufficient, gain knowledge about the world, and give me the tools to achieve my goals.
124. Thank you for being the amazing educator and friend you are. I feel so lucky that I worked with you this summer, and it is because of you that I will be a better teacher when I start in September.
125. Thank you for everything you do. I know you work hard, and I want to let you know that I appreciate your efforts. I just want you to know how much I appreciate having a teacher like you.
126. Thank you for all the hard work you do. It’s not easy to go to college, get a Master’s degree and then teach. From the bottom of my heart, I want to thank you.
127. Thank you for all that you do for our students. They would not be able to learn about important subjects if it weren’t for you.
128. Thank you for putting up with our rowdy bunch of kids. It’s not easy to teach all of our students every single day. I appreciate how hard you work and how much you help our students grow.
129. Thank you for being there for me when I was having problems in school. You always let me know that I could come to you and ask questions. Thanks again.
130. Teachers are special people. They can help children learn and make them understand things they will be using later in life. You are a great teacher, and I’m very lucky that my daughter has you as her teacher.
131. Thank you for being so patient with me when I struggled to learn the things that came easily to everyone else. It wasn’t easy, but I think I’ve turned a corner, and your teaching style has made a difference in my academic life.
132. Thanks for putting up with us at 8 AM. We wanted to send you this gift basket to show our appreciation and gratitude.
133. Thank you for being there when I miss my mother and stepfather. I’ve been through many losses, but you have helped me tremendously in getting back to the basics.
134. Thank you for always being so supportive of me. I know it can be frustrating when I ask too many questions, but thank you for answering them all and helping me to understand better.
So, there you have it! A collection of some of the most inspiring educator appreciation quotes that we could dig up. Each quote comes from different inspirations. While they all have a similar message, many also offer their own unique perspective on how to appreciate educators, which we highly encourage everyone to do.
