But which one was your favourite and are they included in our retro photo collection?
We have gathered some more images from the Shields Gazette archives, each showing a teacher who has given sterling service to the children of the area.
Take a look and see if you can spot a teacher who you knew and admired from your time in the classroom.
1. Marjorie Woodmass at Marsden Junior Mixed
Class 2 pupils from Marsden Junior Mixed School pictured at the Centurion restaurant, with teacher Marjorie Woodmass, in 1988. Are you in the photo? | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Shields Gazette
2. Jennie Inskip at Hedworthfield Junior School, Jarrow
Back to 1981 for this view of Jennie Inskip, right, head teacher of Hedworthfield Junior School, Jarrow and Dawn Purcell. They were getting into the swing of things when the school held a fancy dress as part of their Jarrow 1300 celebrations. Does this bring back memories? | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Shields Gazette
3. Bill Wimshurst in 1977
Teachers Bill Wimshurst and Mike Wiblin call the roll as South Shields schoolboy players muster for trials at Cleadon Recreation Ground. Remember this? | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Shields Gazette
4. Ron Thornton at Ocean Road School
Teacher Ron Thornton was in the picture at Ocean Road School in April 1969. Were you taught by him? | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Shields Gazette