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May is Teacher Appreciation Month! To celebrate, we’re showcasing SONIC Drive-In’s #ThanksTeach campaign. SONIC Drive-In continuously shows support for teachers across the country through the Limeades for Learning program. This year, you, too, can join us by thanking your favorite teachers throughout the entire month of May, using #ThanksTeach in social posts about a favorite teacher, coach or mentor. For every use of the hashtag, SONIC will make a donation to public school classrooms, up to $1 million this month.

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Did you know that teachers spend more than $1 billion of their own money each year on school supplies?

As a former public school teacher, I know all too well about the dedication and the many sacrifices teachers make on a daily basis. More than that, I realize as a mother of two teenage sons, how much of an impact teachers have on our future and the many young lives they change, little by little, everyday.

I’m so thankful for teachers like Mrs. Miller, who personalized lesson plans and worked extra hours to accommodate for my son’s learning style when he was in her class in 5th grade. Up until that point, he’d made good grades and found school bearable, but he hadn’t found a spark for learning. Instead, my son viewed each school day as more of a chore and counted down until summer vacation every year, from day one.

After a few weeks in Mrs. Miller’s class, I noticed a big change in my son’s attitude. He talked nonstop about what he was learning and spoke of Mrs. Miller as though she was an extension of our family. The more interest she showed in my son’s hobbies, the more he wanted to participate in the classroom.

The more Mrs. Miller invested in my son’s education, the more he seemed to want to invest in it for himself. Even though my son is now in middle school, he still talks about Mrs. Miller as if she’s part of the family. He’ll sometimes tell me a story she shared or mention something she taught that year in class. For him, her teaching continues because she sparked an interest for learning that still burns today. #ThanksTeach Campaign

SONIC Drive-In’s #ThanksTeach Campaign

That is why I am thrilled to join SONIC Drive-In’s #ThanksTeach Campaign! Since 2009, SONIC has served as an advocate for teachers in local communities through its Limeades for Learning program, a national initiative in partnership with DonorsChoose.org to provide teachers with essential funds to continue inspiring creativity and learning in public school classrooms across the country.

Just like our Mrs. Miller, we all can remember those teachers who made a difference in our own lives and left a lasting impression. In honor of SONIC’s $1 million donation to local public school teachers through Limeades for Learning, the #ThanksTeach campaign will serve to thank teachers for their personal commitment within their classrooms.

Join the #ThanksTeach Campaign

You can join us! During Teacher Appreciation Month, SONIC will be launching all sorts of fun #ThanksTeach segments across its Facebook, Instagram and Twitter channels. For every retweet, share or unique content created by fans and followers incorporating the #ThanksTeach hashtag, SONIC will donate to public classrooms, up to $1 million in May. That’s a super easy way we can make a difference and show our beloved teachers we care.

Check out the latest Hatch Kids video, sharing their #ThanksTeach moments.  

 

What about you?  Share your #ThanksTeach stories with us. Who’s your most memorable teacher? Leave a comment below for a chance to win a $100 Visa Gift Card!

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Comments

  2. Mami2jcn says

    My 11th grade history teacher and my college History professor were both very inspiring and got me to love US history.

  6. LaTanya says

    my high school math teacher because she was patient with me and took the time to try an approach that really helped me understand

  8. Julie Wood says

    I went to a Catholic school when I was growing up, and my 4th grade teacher Sister Catherine was my favorite teacher because she was so positive and helped me with my school work and taught me so much! She was such an inspiration to me!

  10. Kelly D says

    My most memorable teacher is my high school math teacher. She helped me understand difficult math concepts and was there as a tutor if I needed extra help.

  12. Tamra H says

    My favorite teacher was my college Marketing professor. He helped guide me into a career in advertising, when I really didn’t know what I wanted to do!

  15. Jessica To says

    My most memorable teacher was my son’s first grade teacher because it was amazing to see her teach my son to read.

  17. Natalie says

    My most memorable teacher was my 6th grade teacher Mrs. Sparks. I had health problems in middle school and she was one of the first people to notice. She even visited me in the hospital! She truly cared about me as a person.

  18. Elizabeth J. says

    I had lots of great teachers. I loved my 5th grade teacher. She was always so nice and patient!

  20. Jessie C. says

    My science teacher was my most memorable teacher. She had this ability to make connections and excited students to enjoy and appreciate the beauty of science.
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  22. HEATHER says

    MY FAVORITE TEAcher WAS MY HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH TEACHER SHE WAS SO WONERFUL AND HELPED ME SO MUCH.

  23. Allison Swain says

    My language teacher in high school was very nice to me. She always was a good listening ear and supportive to her students.

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  25. Madeline says

    My 8th grade teacher was so supportive. I was incredibly shy but she picked me for a lead part in a play and coached me to speak louder and with more animation. She also got the principal to speak with me and convince me to do a speech in front of the entire school. I definitely wouldn’t have volunteered to do these things on my own.

  26. Margaret Smith says

    My favorite teacher was one of my English teachers, Mr. Kelly. He made class so much fun. I have such a passion for reading because of him.
    Thanks so much.

  30. Lisa Brown says

    My most memorable teacher was my third-grade teacher who helped me immensely in improving reading and spelling for me. #ThanksTeach

  32. Cynthia C says

    My most memorable was my 6th grade teacher. He incorporated fun activities into his lessons and got us all excited about learning.

  33. Elle says

    My favorite teacher is probably my high school English teacher who I had for 9th and then 11th grade. You could tell she really cared about the material and her students and put in the extra effort.

  34. Tina M says

    my high school teacher helped me a lot. she was the reason I went to college.

  36. Will G says

    My most memorable teacher was one of my computer programming teachers that literally yelled at me and told me to try… Gave him a lot of props for encouraging me to put forth effort!

  39. rachel says

    My journalism prof — young but really taught me a lot and actually impacted my career!

  40. Thuy Vu says

    My best loved teacher was mrs Cartwright. she helped me with being a good writer.

  42. Rachel says

    My most memorable teacher was the one who helped teach me how to tie my shoes. #ThanksTeach

  44. Dee says

    My most MemOrable teacher was my third grade teacher Mrs. Leffler who was beyond patient with me when it came to multiplication and long division and stayed after school many times to guide me through problem sets.

  46. Carolsue says

    mY MOST MEMORABLE TEACHER WAS MY MATH TEACHER — HE MADE ME LIKE A SUBJECT i’D ALWAYS HATED!
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  48. Susan Smith says

    My 10th grade history teacher was memorable and I really enjoyed her class and history in general.

  50. Anastasia Falling says

    One of my most memorable teachers (there have been many! 🙂 ) was my physics teacher. She found out I didn’t have enough money to buy a dress for the dance… so she bought one for me!! So kind and really for no reason!!

  51. StephaniePhelps says

    My most favorite teacher was Miss Ball. She was so sweet and really cared about her students!

  52. Anne says

    In college, I had an English teacher who could read aloud in Old English like nobody I’ve ever heard, before or since. It was a joy to go to her class. She really helped me open my mind.

  55. OFG says

    My high school English teacher published a poem of mine in the local newspaper. I was so proud to see my words in print. It inspired me to read and write more than ever.

  57. ANN says

    MY PSYCHOLOGY TEACHER WAS ALWAYS SUCH AN INSPIRATION TO ME. sHE WAS SO ENCOURAGING AND REALLY PUSHED US!

  59. Cheryl B says

    My most memorable teacher was my Kindergarten teacher. She was creative and caring.

  61. Jeffrey says

    A memorable teacher actually wasn’t even mine, it was my son’s 5th grade teacher. She was a very genuine person and still sends my son cards around the beginning of the school year to wish him good luck!

  63. Gina M says

    My 2nd grade teacher helped me to be a confident student, which paved a great foundation for me academically! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  67. Rebecca says

    My mother taught us at home. I appreciate her taking the time to give us a good education.

  70. Elizabeth pergande says

    My 2nd grade teacher was the most wonderful teacher I had. truckredford(at)gmail(Dot)com

  72. Natalie J Vandenberghe says

    I went to a one-room school with all eight grades for elementary school; I remember a couple of the teachers by name. From high school, I remember my typing, social studies, and music teacher. The teacher that made influenced me the most, tho, was Mr. White from Butte Community College. He taught math, and I tutored for his students. He taught me the value of being punctual.

  76. maria cantu says

    My eight grade science teacher, Ms. Covey, she made science interesting for me.

  78. donna says

    My 7th GRADE english teacher. SHe taught me to really let me voice be heard through my words whether it was on paper or in person.

  80. Rebecca Graham says

    My most memorable teacher was my business teacher in high school. He made going to class enjoyable.

  82. amy rouse says

    Who’s your most memorable teacher? Mrs. stanton, an english teacher. she had very creative teaching methods which kept you interested