Master teacher Carleen Baldwin had this piece of wisdom to share about how to be a good teacher: "Sometimes it's not about what you are going to teach them. Sometimes you've just got to hold them and ...

As a kindergarten teacher, Julia thought it would be sweet ... with their heartfelt responses about their definition of love," she notes. Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily ...

But behind the colorful notes and free coffee coupons, what does this week really mean to teachers? The real impact of Teacher Appreciation Week stretches far beyond the gift cards. Photo credit ...