“Teaching is the essential profession – the one that makes all other professions possible.” ~ David Haselkorn
[Source: my friend Karen P. posted this quotation and sent me the link for John Cooper, Educational Speaker, who listed it and many other quotations on teaching and service on his homepage. , accessed August 21, 2010. Link below.]
http://www.thelaughingteacher.com/tipe.html
Have you thanked a teacher today?
Andrew Shattuck McBride, Writer's Blog 
I really like this quote. I’m a certified teacher, but I stay at home with my children. My older children’s teachers are awesome! And yes, I let them know =).
Blessings!
Carolyn
Carolyn, when I came across this quote, I thought of you immediately!
All the best. Oh, and “Write on Carolyn!”
Sincerely, Andy