TikTok Spotlights 10 Standout Teachers for National Teacher Appreciation Week

Today marks the beginning of National Teacher Appreciation Week, a time to honor and celebrate educators across America. Teachers have faced numerous challenges during the pandemic, from adapting to remote teaching to managing hybrid learning. Despite these obstacles, many teachers have turned to TikTok to share their creativity, inspire others, and connect with students and parents. This Teacher Appreciation Week, TikTok is spotlighting 10 standout teachers from their community and awarding each of them $5,000 to support their virtual or in-person classrooms. The goal is to show appreciation for these often unsung heroes and encourage all teachers to share their stories using the hashtag #TeachersOnTikTok.

Teachers play a vital but often undervalued role in society. They constantly innovate and adapt, using their own resources to ensure students feel seen and heard. TikTok is thrilled to support these educational creators who use the platform to connect with their students and families in a creative way, making learning fun regardless of the circumstances.

TikTok is known for its fun and supportive environment that promotes learning and growth. Whether it's teachers, experts, or enthusiasts, TikTok empowers people to #LearnOnTikTok. The platform also partners with organizations like the National PTA to support distance learning and school meals, demonstrating its commitment to teens, families, and educators nationwide.

Now, let's meet the 10 standout teachers on TikTok:

@iamthatenglishteacher - Claudine, a middle school English teacher, started posting grammar lessons on TikTok to reach her virtual students. Her videos have gained over 1.6 million followers from 82 different countries, helping ESL learners, students in need of academic refreshers, and those studying for tests.
@the_mrskelly - Deidre, a 6th grade teacher, joined TikTok to engage her math students beyond Zoom classes. Her mini math lessons, combined with music her students love, have made learning more engaging.
@learningwithheidi - Heidi, a 1st and 2nd grade teacher, shares tips and advice for teachers and parents, focusing on the Science of Reading curriculum. Her viral videos have changed the lives of many, spreading knowledge beyond her expectations.
@mr.mctiktok - Kevin, a middle school and high school teacher, joined TikTok to connect with his students during the pandemic. His fun videos allow him to share laughs with his students.
@vividmichael - Garett, a Kindergarten teacher, started posting videos from his kitchen during online teaching. His virtual field trips and dance parties have shown the fun and engagement of online learning.
@mrs.b.tv - Nancy, a science teacher, began posting fun science experiment videos to engage her students during virtual learning. Her videos have gone viral, and her students proudly share their own experiments at home.
@fancynancyin5th - Nancy, a veteran teacher, initially joined TikTok to watch videos. However, her Post-It note art videos became popular and sparked a competition among classrooms at her school.
@spanishforeveryday - Nibaldo, a Spanish teacher, uses TikTok to teach Spanish to people worldwide. His fun and silly videos demonstrate how to use Spanish in everyday situations.
@chemteacherphil - Phil, a popular science educator, joined TikTok after a student encouraged him. His videos on various science experiments have sparked curiosity and love for science.
@lovemsslater - Simone, a Kindergarten teacher, joined TikTok during quarantine to share her classroom memories. She incorporates popular songs and dances into her lessons, bringing joy to her students.

These standout teachers exemplify the creativity and passion that make learning fun. TikTok is proud to support and appreciate their contributions to education.