Dear Teachers

Jeremi Richardson
1 min readAug 11, 2024
Photo by National Cancer Institute on Unsplash

Dear Teachers,

Thank you for all you do. I want to take a moment to remind you of something important: you’ve got this. I’ve been there, and I know how demanding and sometimes overwhelming this job can be. Remember, teaching is as much about nurturing as it is about instructing.

Try not to take everything too seriously. While it’s crucial to teach what is right, remember that students are kids. They need the space to grow, make mistakes, and experience the joy of learning without the pressure of being perfect. Assign homework that genuinely helps them improve and use class time to focus on what truly matters — both academically and developmentally. Sometimes, less really is more.

Allow students to be young, to have fun, and to be a little “imperfect” now and then. They are not robots; they are developing individuals with their own needs and personalities. Balancing the rigor of education with the joy of childhood will help create a more positive and productive learning environment.

Thank you for all that you do. Your dedication and care make a tremendous difference.

Warm regards,

A supportive parent

#TeachingWithHeart #SupportOurTeachers #JoyInLearning #BalanceInEducation #EncourageGrowth #StudentWellbeing #TeachingTips #EducationalSupport

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Jeremi Richardson
Jeremi Richardson

Written by Jeremi Richardson

Husband to Amy | Dad to Ariah, Shalom, and Noa | Coffee Aficionado ☕ | Worship Leader | Studio Vocalist 🎙️ | Former Member of Avalon (CCM) | Commentator 📚

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