Showing appreciation takes many forms and goes a long way. The easiest and simplest is to just say thank you, along with the specifics of what you are grateful for the person doing. Just like we praise students for doing certain things, do the same for staff. Things like thank you for arriving to related arts on time, I appreciate that you used a brain based strategy, etc.
Another way I like to show appreciate that is free is with a Jeans pass or GOOSE (get out of school early) pass. Each of my teachers come in early one day each week for early duty, so at the end of each month GOOSE passes are distributed. My staff appreciates both of these.
A third way I try to show appreciation is through little things, such as doughnuts and juice or an elf hunt at Christmas. Right now I’m working on a Cupid hunt for Valentine’s Day. We either have prizes from local donors or sometimes I purchase small gifts for these times.
Showing appreciation goes a long way. Plus it can cost as much or as little as you choose.
LEaD by Dr. B 