John Hurley and Slade McSheehy Guest column May 1, 2026, 2:38 p.m. PT Each May, Teacher Appreciation Week gives Bremerton a chance to say out loud what people here already know. Great schools start with great teachers. You can see that every day across our buildings… in classrooms, hallways, and all the spaces where our students learn and grow. Teaching is very complex work. It requires content knowledge, skillful planning, and the ability to build strong relationships with students and families.