We want to know who your favourite teacher was in years gone by. Was it one of the teachers featured in this photo spread?
We have teachers from Marsden, Whitburn, Jarrow, South Shields and more.
Take a look and see who you can recognise.
1. Marjorie Woodmass in 1988
Pupils from Marsden Junior Mixed School at a 'Thank You' reception held in the Centurion restaurant, with teacher Marjorie Woodmass, right, waitress Linda Arnold and proprietor John Warcup. Class 2 decorated the restaurant for it's opening with Roman soldier figures and murals. | SG Photo: Shields Gazette
2. Kirsten Berry and Lynda Pinder
Brinkburn Comprehensive School teachers Kirsten Berry and Lynda Pinder were pictured at a Comic Relief fundraising event. Does this bring back happy memories? | SG Photo: Shields Gazette
3. Katherine Todd and Kate Stephenson
Teachers Katherine Todd (left) and Kate Stephenson with pupils at St. Peter's & St. Paul's RC Primary School in Olive Street, South Shields. They were celebrating in 2018 after winning an international award, for their work with other schools around the globe, including China. | SG Photo: Shields Gazette
4. Bill Waugh
Pupils from St Wilfrid's Comprehensive School in a guitar learning session in 1988 with teacher Bill Waugh, front. | SG Photo: Shields Gazette