Cindy Johanson

Executive Director,
George Lucas Educational Foundation

Dear Educators,

Every year at this time, we reflect on what makes education so powerful. And every year, the answer is the same: It's you.

Your wisdom, your creativity, your perseverance—these are some of the most important forces that transform young lives and support lifelong learning. From helping a struggling reader gain confidence to inspiring a future scientist, every student you lift up, every idea you nurture, every quiet moment of encouragement you offer—you are making an impact that lasts far beyond a school year.

That’s why our team has come together to offer our personal thank yous this Teacher Appreciation Week—one for the lessons taught, another for every small win celebrated, and many for every unseen effort that makes a lasting difference for your students. We invite you to hear a few more in this short video our staff has created to honor you.

With sincere appreciation,

Cindy

P.S. Shout-out to my sister Katy, a first-grade teacher at Thacker Avenue Elementary School for International Studies in Kissimmee, Florida! And to my mother, a retired high school librarian from Long Island, New York!