Here we look back in pictures at just some of the inspiring teachers who have featured in The Star’s pages over the years. Did any of them teach you or your kids? No doubt you developed more respect for them and the tough job they all do if you were home schooling during lockdown!
9. Artistic students' work
Newfield School art teacher Laraine Richardson, pictured in June 2010, has a very colourful and creative art room, filled with various designs and sculptures the pupils have made Photo: Sarah Washbourn
10. Successful school
Celebrations for Anns Grove Primary School as it was listed 247th in the 'Top 250 state Primary Schools in England' list in the Sunday Times last November. Headteacher Sam Fearnehough is seen here with pupils Photo: Brian Eyre
11. Making music
Deputy headteacher Sue Atkinson leads a class in the music and dance room in the then new Sharrow Primary School, joined by Coun Jean Cromar, in December 2007 Photo: Barry Richardson