They’re the people who shaped all our lives and the teachers of Sunderland and East Durham 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 2004 and 2022.
They come from Fulwell, Fatfield, Town End and Thornhill. We have others from Academy 360, Sandhill View, St Anthony’s, St Joseph’s and Seaham.
The end of the academic year means teachers will be receiving thank you gifts and cards across Sunderland, East Durham 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]
9. Susan Scriven at Fatfield Primary School
Fatfield Primary school teacher and senior leadership team member Susan Scriven was pictured at the school after it had received an Ofsted report in 2016. | se
10. Don Heelbeck at Thornhill School
PE teacher Don Heelbeck was gearing up for a London to Thornhill cycle ride to raise money for Cancer Research in 2004. | se
11. Richard Hepburn at Town End Primary
A last goodbye to head teacher Richard Hepburn from pupils at Town End Primary School in 2004.