Help us celebrate National Teacher Appreciation Week 2026 by shouting out the teacher in your life that is making a difference in the classroom!
In your video, please include:
- your name,
- the name of the teacher you’d like to thank or recognize,
- and a few words about the impact they’ve made on you.
We recommend keeping your video approximately 30 seconds.
Need a little inspiration? Here is an example script you can use or adapt:
“Hi, my name is [Your Name], and I want to give a shout-out to [Teacher’s Name]. Thank you for always supporting me and pushing me to do my best. You’ve made a huge impact on my confidence and my future.”
Check out the tips below to help make your video the best it can be—and have fun with it! Once you submit, your video will be shared directly with the teacher you name as part of our Teacher Appreciation Week celebration. It may also be featured on our social media channels and other promotional materials to help celebrate and recognize the incredible impact of teachers in our community. Should you have any questions, reach out to donor-relations@ung.edu.
Thanks!
University of North Georgia
“Hi, my name is [Your Name], and I want to give a shout-out to [Teacher’s Name]. Thank you for always supporting me and pushing me to do my best. You’ve made a huge impact on my confidence and my future.”
Check out the tips below to help make your video the best it can be—and have fun with it! Once you submit, your video will be shared directly with the teacher you name as part of our Teacher Appreciation Week celebration. It may also be featured on our social media channels and other promotional materials to help celebrate and recognize the incredible impact of teachers in our community. Should you have any questions, reach out to donor-relations@ung.edu.
Thanks!
University of North Georgia
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Recording Tips:
- You can record directly to ThankView on your desktop or mobile device.
Make sure to film horizontally so you fill the frame. - When recording with a phone or tablet, use a tripod or prop it up with something like books for stability. Try not to hold it.
- Keep your device close for good sound quality but far enough away that you are the focus. Try 3-4 feet.
- Consider shooting in a location your recipients may recognize.
- Choose a location that provides balanced lighting. Try to find a room that has a lot of natural light.
- Record with the window facing you so you benefit from the natural light. If the window is behind you, you will appear shadowed.
- Choose a flattering angle for your recording. Shooting from below is not usually a person’s best angle.
- Avoid echo chambers. Oftentimes sparse offices or conference rooms with glass walls can create a lot of echoes.
- Avoid blustery locations or areas with a lot of foot or vehicle traffic as your device’s mic may pick up noise.
- Avoid wearing something extremely bright as it will wash you out on camera. Also, make sure it’s something you won’t regret in six months!