It was World Teachers Day on October 5 and the special day has been celebrated since 1994.
We want to pay tribute to the school staff who have done Sunderland and East Durham proud over the years.
There are archive photos from Southmoor, Hudson Road, Valley Road, Shiney Row and Grange Park schools.
Take a look.
5. Gerry O'Hanlon
Academy 360 teacher Gerry O'Hanlon had his beard shaved for charity in 2016 and 3rd year apprentice barber Jacob Carr, from City of Sunderland College, stepped up to perform the sponsored shave. Photo: Kevin Brady
6. Teresa Laybourne
Head Teacher Teresa Laybourne and some of her pupils celebrated in 2011 when Town End Primary School was top in the city in the Key Stage 2 SATS results. Photo: Picture by Angela Burn
7. Marianne Dent
Red Nose Day at Shiney Row Primary School in 2011. Class 1 and their teacher Marianne Dent marked the day by wearing something red. Photo: Picture by Peter Berry
8. Carolyn Murray
Carolyn Murray, head teacher at Eppleton Academy Primary School, was pictured with pupils as they celebrated their good Ofsted report in 2013. Photo: Picture by Peter Berry