Thanks Mrs. Vantreese, a Friend When You Needed One

Everyone has a teacher has touched their life in a memorable way. If you're lucky, you had more than one.

Today is National Appreciation Day, and we asked readers on Facebook who their most memorable teachers were. 

"Mine would be Mrs. Vantreese from dance at Napa High," said Jennifer Vallerga. "She was not only a great teacher who would take that extra time to help students, but also was there as a friend when you needed one. When she passed, napa high lost a wonderful gem.

Who were your most memorable teachers, and why? Let us know in the comments section at the bottom of the page.

Our Facebook readers lauded other great teachers:

Leilani Musgrave Slack: Mr. Callison at Northwood in the 80's

Lynn Sarrade: Miss Armstrong for 3rd grade.

Linda Olson: 4th gr. Rita Revilla San Fran 5th Gr Mrs McMath

Robert Eugene Bradley: Mr. Hill at McPherson Elementary. Caroline Wilson, Mr. Simms, Keith Sedgley and John Mautner at Valley Oak. Prof Osten and Dr. Wilkes at NVC. All of those teachers have had a profound impact on my life.

Kimberly Hurt Campbell: My husband Brian Campbell, is an amazing math teacher at St. Helena HS! He is an inspiration to me and all of his kids!!!! :0)

Vanissa Struven: Mrs, and Mr. Kincaid. I had Mrs. Kincaid at Silverado for science, and Mr. Kincaid at Napa high. Both great teachers. Also Sharon Rogers for drama at Napa High was awesome. There was a great teacher aide at Shearer school that was so passionate about the students, and took her time to help out. Her name is Alice Crane, and I believe she is still around the school district.

Victor Vallerga: Ms. Bollinger, 3rd grade Alta Heights. I was in her first class and will always remember when she said she n day one she is "strict but fair".

Holly Spradlin: My two favorites were at redwood middle school just a few years back (lol, not really)Mrs.Whitt and Mr.Ferrario..they were both sooo awesome!!

Dianne Hansen Vigo Jackel: At Shearer, Mrs. Robertson for 6th grade.

Silvia Diaz Angel: Mrs. Wyman at Silverado. My son had the best first grade teacher one can ask for, his name is Mr. Silverman at El Centro. He is by far the best and most amazing teacher ever! He always goes above and beyond for his students.

Fawna LaRee Ruth: Mrs. Von Uhlit for Science at Redwood a long long time ago. She was amazing and exciting. My favorite CURRENT teachers are my dad, James D Brown, at New Tech and my husband, Robert Ruth, at ACMS.  Happy Teacher Appreciation to ALL the teachers! You don't hear it often enough.

Lacey Madrigal: Hard to choose just one. Snow School: Mrs Gallagher, Mrs. Ribardiere. Silverado: Mr. Robertson (English), Mrs. Imrie (History), Napa High: Travis Rogers (choir), Mr. Schmidt (Spanish)

Who were your most memorable teachers, and why? Let us know in the comments section below.

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