Beverly 'Honor A Teacher' Launched For Appreciation Week

BEVERLY, MA — The Beverly Education Foundation has launched a new "Honor A Teacher" campaign to celebrate school personnel who have made a positive difference in the lives of Beverly Public Schools students.

The program is in alignment with Teacher Appreciation Week from May 5 through May 9.

All funds raised go directly to fund annual grants, which are awarded each spring.

Residents are encouraged to recognize a guidance counselor, librarian, art/music/media/gym teacher, a coach, an administrator, a specialist, nurse, coach, bus driver, custodian, or paraprofessional who you remember that helped you learn, encouraged you in academics, career or athletics and made your days at school easier.

Teams of educators can be honored as well.

Choose from 3 easy ways to 'Honor a Teacher' this school year:

• $30 'Honor a Teacher' Certificate and Letter
• $20 'In Memoriam' Note
• $10 'Honor a Teacher' Note Card

Honor a Teacher by donating securely at this link.

The Beverly Education Foundation is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1997 and is celebrating 28 years of supporting public education in Beverly.

The Foundation supports programmatic initiatives that provide enhanced educational opportunities for all Beverly Public School students.

(Scott Souza is a Patch field editor covering Beverly, Danvers, Marblehead, Peabody, Salem and Swampscott. He can be reached at Scott.Souza@Patch.com. X/Twitter: @Scott_Souza.)