As future administrators it is important to remember that the staff as well as the students need the 4:1 positive to negative ratio. We focus on this concept in the classroom through the knowledge of PBIS, and it can have incredible power over the classroom culture. The same can be said for the staff and the school-wide culture.
Just as students, we as adults like to be recognized and appreciated for doing things in our lives. If we are given the slightest amount of praise for doing something that may not have been pleasant for us, we will be more willing to continue the activity. We should remember this when working with our school staff. While we may give positive feedback following an evaluation, this is not enough. It is important to let your staff know that you see and appreciate great things they are doing. The praise does not need to be costly or take a lot of time. A post-it note on their computer, a card in their box, or a quick conversation during breaks can go a long way.
Nichole
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