Teacher Appreciation

It is has been my privilege to work with teachers in nine buildings this year as an educational consultant.  I have seen first hand how hard teachers work at all levels. As an elementary principal I knew how hard teachers worked with our smallest and youngest students.  What I didn't know was how hard teachers worked all over.  I am humbled by the dedication I see to all students at all levels.  Congratulations to all teachers, no matter what level you work!

I have put together a list of items that I think teachers of all levels would appreciate for the upcoming Teacher Appreciation Week which falls the first week in May.  Get out there and thank your teachers!

1.  Gift Cards for Dinner

with this poem attached!  Gift cards are always a welcomed gift.  Think healthy places, too!

2.  Hand lotion for the desk with this cute hand print.  The credit goes to Baltimore Mommies but their blog is private.

3. This brown bag is perfect for the teacher that you know well.  Filled with favorites and appreciated for the thought that went into it!

4.  This wall art is adorable, and manly enough for those male teachers in your life.  The print is free here.

5. and five, the best thing you can give costs nothing but time, a handwritten note that truly tells how you feel:

Whatever it is that you chose to do, it will be appreciated by a teacher who is in the field because they believe in our future and in our children.  Happy Teacher's Appreciation Day out there!

Best of 2014

I read this article on the Curmeducation blog and felt like it needed to be shared with the education world, those teachers, administrators and staff who give daily to our students.  Fighting the good fight with their students.  Enjoy the article!

The Biggest Education Win of 2014