In order to help celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week May 5 to 9, the Star Journal is asking for stories about great teachers and how they have influenced the lives of our readers.

Stories do not need to be long and can simply include the teacher, school and in how and in what way they had an impact on the writer. 

The stories will all be collected and published in the May 11 edition of the Star Journal.

Submissions can be sent to starjournal@mmclocal.com.