Written by
Dee Loflin, SMT Manager/Editor

Stoddard County, Missouri – To all the teachers, administrators, and coaches WELCOME back to school!  You work in a professional that allows a fresh start each school season.  Whether it’s new students, new crayons or new textbooks, you have a feeling of rejuvenation.  The opportunities are there for you to make it, “The Best Year Ever!!!!”

As parents we sometimes forget to show our appreciation to a coach or a teacher, but we are very thankful for what they have done for our youth.  They are the educators and protectors of our children while we are at work. 

I truly believe we have the best teachers in Southeast Missouri educating our future leaders of this great nation.  Area teachers give our children the strength and encouragement to strive to be the very best!  They give confidence to those who need a little extra and they give courage to those who wish to roar like a lion.  They are patient and they facilitate our children to evolve into well-educated adults.

As a teacher you will never be forgotten. 

Thank you for caring about our children. 

Thank you for keeping our students wanting to come to school each and every day! 

Thank you for shaping the minds of our children and their future! 

Thank you for choosing to be a TEACHER! 

We hope you have an exciting school year and that our children learn and "behave" for you in school!  Good luck to the 2014-2015 school season and God Bless!