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A student I had 20 years ago reached out to me on Facebook and shared how she still remembers when a student was tired in class I let the student take a nap because sometimes we all need to take a nap. 

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A student I had 20 years ago reached out to me on Facebook and shared how she still remembers when a student was tired in class I let the student take a nap because sometimes we all need to take a nap. 

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Lynette Henry thanks our team on a regular basis for our good work and supporting each other.

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Lynette Henry thanks our team on a regular basis for our good work and supporting each other.

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I subbed this week and a student emailed me to thank me for the activities we did.  He said he was glad to learn something and not just sit.

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I subbed this week and a student emailed me to thank me for the activities we did.  He said he was glad to learn something and not just sit.

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My supervisor is a kind soul, she is humble and always involves me and my colleagues on the way our team  operates. Thank you Amy Pease!

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My supervisor is a kind soul, she is humble and always involves me and my colleagues on the way our team  operates. Thank you Amy Pease!

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I think affirmation can include small acts of kindness.

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I know how busy my supervisor is but she will make time to be a thought partner for me. Just the other day i sent her an email and she had a busy schedule but she took time to carve out time for me to help me process something that was important to me. I felt seen and valued. That was affirming for me.

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I felt affirmed when a colleague remembered the type of pen I liked and brought me one.

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Sadly, I do not feel affirmed with all the substitute teaching we've been expected to do. Despite the message that we're not to work after hours or on the weekend, other deadlines have not been adjusted accordingly and it's left me feeling the opposite of affirmed.

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Feedback from a Principal acknowledging how much work our team has done to support teachers.

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Feedback from a Principal acknowledging how much work our team has done to support teachers.

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To me is affirmation that recognizes who I am- affirming my identity in my work or my response.  

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To me is affirmation that recognizes who I am- affirming my identity in my work or my response.  

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I was sent an FCPS Cares for some assistance I provided to a school. It's just part of the job, but it is nice to get positive feedback.

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A project leader made a point (during another conversation) to stop and point out great work that I've done on a major, time-intensive project.

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When we hear from our K teachers thanking us for the things we are working on for them, it affirms the work we are doing and reminds us what we are doing is the right work.

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When we hear from our K teachers thanking us for the things we are working on for them, it affirms the work we are doing and reminds us what we are doing is the right work.

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Former students who email me about their experiences in our class.

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I felt affirmed when recently working in a classroom with a teacher for some coaching and the students get excited to see me every time I come back.

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I have a co-worker who sends me praise through Microsoft Teams regularly. It makes me feel part of a team and that I'm doing a good job.

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After a recent work session with the Social Studies office, the Specialist sent me an FCPS Cares to acknowledge and show appreciation for my contributions.  It meant a lot.

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After a recent work session with the Social Studies office, the Specialist sent me an FCPS Cares to acknowledge and show appreciation for my contributions.  It meant a lot.

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Question: Is there a correlation between affirming others and feeling affirmed?

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I received an email from a school administrator saying that the work of our team has really impacted their teachers. 

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I received an email from a school administrator saying that the work of our team has really impacted their teachers. 

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A supervisor in my past told me I did a good job but it was my job:(

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A supervisor in my past told me I did a good job but it was my job:(

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Feedback from a recent PD I helped facilitate affirmed the importance of what I contributed.

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After putting in a lot of work and time for a school wide event, i was given a pat on the back and a thanks. I wish he was able to affirm the work i did vs just a good job. 

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After putting in a lot of work and time for a school wide event, i was given a pat on the back and a thanks. I wish he was able to affirm the work i did vs just a good job. 

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My supervisor recently expressed appreciation for me leading during a time of change.

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Affirming the work teachers are doing over the last two years with PBA shifts during the school year is ongoing and well deserved!

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My supervisor told me I did a good job on a project I worked hard on.