MN Dept. of Education compiling heartfelt messages to influential teachers during State Fair

Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) – The Minnesota State Fair Education Building is compiling heartfelt messages of appreciation from former students to Minnesota teachers from across the state during this year’s Minnesota Get Together.

Kevin Burns with the Minnesota Department of Education says postcards are provided on-site.

“People can write a note of appreciation, let us know the name of the school and the educator or staff member, and MDE will deliver those cards to schools following the State Fair,” said Burns. “We think this is a great way to start off the new school year, with appreciation and optimism and excitement.”

Burns says people can stop by any day of the State Fair at the Education Building on Cosgrove Street, just around the corner from the main entrance on Snelling Avenue.

He also said the appreciation is just a small way former students can show how much those teachers have impacted their lives.

“Teachers and counselors and coaches, custodians, office staff and all the others who are part of a student’s day really have a tremendous impact on the lives of young people,” he said. “So this year MDE is giving people an opportunity to say ‘thank you’ to those who made a difference in their education.”

Burns says just give the person’s name and school and they’ll deliver the postcard following the State Fair.  He added it really seems like a great way to start the new school year for these inspirational educators.