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.
5. Valerie Green in 1986
Music teacher Valerie Green with some of the students in the guitar class at South Tyneside. Remember this? | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Shields Gazette
6. Ron Callaghan at Whitburn Junior School
Whitburn Junior School students were recording stars in 1988 and Ron is pictured far right on the back row. Does this bring back happy memories of your time at the school? | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Shields Gazette
7. Ina Keir at Brinkburn School
Head teacher Ina Keir is pictured left at the 1973 Brinkburn School annual prize giving. Do you recognise anyone else in the picture? | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Shields Gazette
8. Alison Galbraith at Monkton Infants School
Back to 1988 and teacher Alison Galbraith is pictured kneeling at the back withClass 5 of Monkton Infants School. Do you remember this scene in the new wildlife area of the school? | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Shields Gazette