Teachers are the bedrock of preparing our students for the future. As a parent, I valued my children’s teachers and understood their work in educating our students. However, when I became a teacher, I realized I had barely scratched the surface.  This discussion explores the pivotal role of educators and support staff as stakeholders in the school district, emphasizing their contributions to students’ academic and personal development and the overall functioning of educational institutions. #EducationalLeader, Kim Website: http://www.kimdmoore.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimdmoore YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EducationalLeader The opinions expressed herein are my own and do not represent those of my employer or any local, state, or federal government.