This is a speech for Teachers Appreciation Day. Of course, it is always recommended to modify this to your own situation, these words will apply to many Teachers you may wish to recognize.
First off, I’d like to begin by saying that I consider it a true honor to stand before you today in recognition of [TEACHER]’s good works over the years. It is always a momentous occasion to be given the opportunity to thank the people who have profoundly affected us.