Everyone likes to be told they’re doing a good job – especially teachers. They have one heck of a tough job, and it’s often a thankless one. Several years ago I saw an idea from Hays Consolidated ISD called the Hays High Five Program, which allows anyone from the district or community to recognize an HCISD employee.
Genius.
So, we started something similar in my district called the Cub Compliment and it has been a GREAT success! Here’s how it works…
- ANYONE can fill out the form – parents, grandparents, colleagues, supervisors, community members, etc.
- ANYONE can receive a Cub Compliment – teachers, paraprofessionals, maintenance staff, custodial staff, administrators, etc.
- I used Autocrat (Google Sheets Add-on) to automatically create a printable certificate and email it to me when someone fills out the nomination form – SO easy! (Learn more about Autocrat here)
- I edit the certificates for typos, print them and give them to our superintendent who signs them and writes a little note of encouragement.
- The certificates are sent to the recipient via campus mail with a coupon for a treat from a local business partner.
I have seen DOZENS of Cub Compliment certificates hanging on bulletin boards by desks, framed on bookshelves, and tacked to classroom doors. It means something when someone thanks you for a job well done. It means A LOT when the person who signs your paycheck also signs the compliment certificate. We all want our bosses to know how hard we work, right?!
Since we started the program in September 2016, we have delivered 753 Cub Compliments! That’s 753 smiles. 753 pats on the back. 753 days made.
How are you recognizing the staff members in your organization who go above and beyond the call of duty?
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