We are talking about the teachers of South Tyneside who have given the children of the borough excellent service over the years and not just during the pandemic.
So let’s look back at some more of the people who have been such a joy in the classroom – and out on trips too.
We have got reminders from Jarrow, Cleadon, South Shields and more in this feature of photos from the Shields Gazette archives.
Join us on a journey back to school.
5. Nicole Park, Nicola Mackley and Carol Devine at St Bede's RC Primary
Back to 2017 for this photo showing St Bede's RC Primary School head teacher Nicole Park at the front. Back from left is Year 6 Maths teacher Nicola Mackley and English teacher Carol Devine with pupils. Photo: Stu Norton
6. Jo Atherton at Lord Blyton
Another photo from 2013 and it shows the Lord Blyton School head teacher Jo Atherton with children from the after school club. Photo: iain brown
7. Lucy Rule at Mortime Comprehensive School
A 2011 photo from Mortimer Comprehensive School showing Lucy Rule and her art class students. Can you spot someone you know? Photo: iain brown
8. Pauline Marton at Mortimer Community College
Author David Almond paid a visit to Mortimer Community College in 2012 and he is pictured with teacher Pauline Martin and her Year 8 pupils. Photo: iain