Teacher Appreciation Week Day 2: Honoring local educators It’s Teacher Appreciation Week, and each day five educators throughout the region will be featured in recognition of their hard work and dedication. Posted: May 4, 2021 4:50 PM Updated: May 4, 2021 5:03 PM Posted By: WKTV It’s Teacher Appreciation Week, and each day five educators throughout the region will be featured in recognition of their hard work and dedication. Teacher Appreciation Week is presented through a partnership between NEWSChannel 2, The Genesis Group and First Source Credit Union. Here are Tuesday’s honorees and the messages submitted by those who nominated them: Christina Malara Christina Malara is a first grade teacher at Robert L. Bradley Elementary School and an example of someone born to teach. In a school year of uncertainty for so many students, she has been their constant. A constant support, constant encouragement, a teacher who willingly and consistently gives every ounce of her time and effort to her students. She has created a classroom of learners who love their school, their teacher and their place in the school community.