From 2003 to 2015, these heads led the way at schools such as Bedewell, Dunn Street, Ridgeway, Highfield and Marine Park.
Others were respected for their roles at Stanhope, Ashley, Biddick Hall or Lord Blyton.
Have a look at these great Shields Gazette archive memories and see if you can spot a former schoolmate. Or maybe you remember one of the teachers.
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13. Paul Rafferty at Laygate Community School
Laygate Community football team were pictured in 2013 with, centre left, coach Sean Simpson , head teacher Paul Rafferty and teacher Karen Bentley. | sg
14. Margaret Kirkland at Ridgeway School
Fantastic artwork from these students at Ridgeway School and head teacher Margaret Kirkland is in the picture too. | sg Photo: Shields Gazette
15. Susan Beetlestone at Whitburn Village Primary
Whitburn Village Primary pupils were pictured in 2015. Abigail Ellis and Luke Halle were in the picture with Coun Moira Smith, left, assistant head teacher Susan Beetlestone and Coun Joan Atkinson, right, but who can tell us more? | SG Photo: Shields Gazette