They’re the people who shaped all our lives and the teachers of South Tyneside get our attention once more.
As the end of the summer term arrives, pupils are saying thank you to teachers all over the region.
So are we with a look back at some who we’ve photographed in the classrooms between 2015 and 2026.
They come from Forest View, Mortimer, Biddick, Hedworth Lane, Epinay, Bamburgh and East Voldon.
The end of the academic year means teachers will be receiving thank you gifts and cards across South Tyneside and the rest of the country.
Tell us about the ones that you want to praise.
We would also like to hear from anyone who has fond memories of a teacher from the past who shaped their lives.
Tell us more by emailing [email protected]
1. Danika Mitchell at Epinay Business and Enterprise School
Epinay Business and Enterprise School won a tennis championship, the CTA Awards, earlier this year with the help of PE teacher Danika Mitchell. | sg
2. Lisa Holt at East Boldon Infants
Head teacher Lisa Holt of East Boldon Infants School secured prestigious School of Character Education status for the school with help from children and staff last year. | sg
3. Claire Hutchinson at Hedworth Lane Primary
Hedworth Lane Primary School maintained its good Ofsted report in 2024 and head teacher Claire Hutchinson celebrated with pupils. | sg
4. Michelle Watson at Hedworth Lane Primary
Hedworth Lane Primary School pupil Isabella Mowatt won an IT literacy package for the school thanks to her excellent poem. Here she is with her teacher Michelle Watson in 2022. | sg