The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires. ~William Arthur Ward Yesterday was National Teacher Day, which is now observed on the first Tuesday of May. This entire week is National Teacher Appreciation Week. Don't worry that yesterday has passed. You can still send your favorite teacher a thank you by the end of the week. You can also participate in a great project to be unveiled next year. Send an e-card or regular card to the Teacher Thank You Card project. I love an opportunity to make a handmade card and brighten someones day with it. Here are a few details from the press release. To contribute to the Nation’s Largest Teacher Thank-You Card Project, individuals can visit www.teacherthankyoucard.org and send a free e-card or post a video thank you. Thank-you cards can also be mailed to: The Nation’s Largest Teacher Thank You Card Project, c/o NEA, P.O. Box 66458, Washington, D.C. 20035. The cards colle