Please post an experience when you felt affirmed and/or a missed opportunity for affirmation (yours or someone else's). by https://padlet.com/lmhenry5/bxn9xanjjbhkfntt Affirmation means acknowledging others through words and actions that show authentic care for who they are and how they feel. While praise seeks to build another’s self-esteem, affirmation is about building trust, safety, and belonging. en-us 2022-03-05 10:48:14 UTC 2022-03-25 12:28:47 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/lmhenry5/bxn9xanjjbhkfntt/wish/2113654241 My supervisor told me I did a good job on a project I worked hard on.]]> 2022-03-25 11:55:08 UTC https://padlet.com/lmhenry5/bxn9xanjjbhkfntt/wish/2113654241 HS Social Studies craigperrier19 https://padlet.com/lmhenry5/bxn9xanjjbhkfntt/wish/2113654816 Affirming the work teachers are doing over the last two years with PBA shifts during the school year is ongoing and well deserved!

]]> 2022-03-25 11:55:36 UTC https://padlet.com/lmhenry5/bxn9xanjjbhkfntt/wish/2113654816 https://padlet.com/lmhenry5/bxn9xanjjbhkfntt/wish/2113654852 My supervisor recently expressed appreciation for me leading during a time of change.]]> 2022-03-25 11:55:38 UTC https://padlet.com/lmhenry5/bxn9xanjjbhkfntt/wish/2113654852 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. https://padlet.com/lmhenry5/bxn9xanjjbhkfntt/wish/2113655490 2022-03-25 11:56:07 UTC https://padlet.com/lmhenry5/bxn9xanjjbhkfntt/wish/2113655490 https://padlet.com/lmhenry5/bxn9xanjjbhkfntt/wish/2113657280 Feedback from a recent PD I helped facilitate affirmed the importance of what I contributed.]]> 2022-03-25 11:57:18 UTC https://padlet.com/lmhenry5/bxn9xanjjbhkfntt/wish/2113657280 A supervisor in my past told me I did a good job but it was my job:( https://padlet.com/lmhenry5/bxn9xanjjbhkfntt/wish/2113657502 2022-03-25 11:57:29 UTC https://padlet.com/lmhenry5/bxn9xanjjbhkfntt/wish/2113657502 I received an email from a school administrator saying that the work of our team has really impacted their teachers. https://padlet.com/lmhenry5/bxn9xanjjbhkfntt/wish/2113658649 2022-03-25 11:58:23 UTC https://padlet.com/lmhenry5/bxn9xanjjbhkfntt/wish/2113658649 https://padlet.com/lmhenry5/bxn9xanjjbhkfntt/wish/2113660059 Question: Is there a correlation between affirming others and feeling affirmed? ]]> 2022-03-25 11:59:36 UTC https://padlet.com/lmhenry5/bxn9xanjjbhkfntt/wish/2113660059 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. zmcnamara https://padlet.com/lmhenry5/bxn9xanjjbhkfntt/wish/2113661680 2022-03-25 12:00:59 UTC https://padlet.com/lmhenry5/bxn9xanjjbhkfntt/wish/2113661680 https://padlet.com/lmhenry5/bxn9xanjjbhkfntt/wish/2113662478 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.]]> 2022-03-25 12:01:38 UTC https://padlet.com/lmhenry5/bxn9xanjjbhkfntt/wish/2113662478 aeboduch1 https://padlet.com/lmhenry5/bxn9xanjjbhkfntt/wish/2113662551 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. ]]> 2022-03-25 12:01:41 UTC https://padlet.com/lmhenry5/bxn9xanjjbhkfntt/wish/2113662551 https://padlet.com/lmhenry5/bxn9xanjjbhkfntt/wish/2113663374 Former students who email me about their experiences in our class.]]> 2022-03-25 12:02:22 UTC https://padlet.com/lmhenry5/bxn9xanjjbhkfntt/wish/2113663374 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. nmball https://padlet.com/lmhenry5/bxn9xanjjbhkfntt/wish/2113664960 2022-03-25 12:03:36 UTC https://padlet.com/lmhenry5/bxn9xanjjbhkfntt/wish/2113664960 almartinjone https://padlet.com/lmhenry5/bxn9xanjjbhkfntt/wish/2113665067 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. ]]> 2022-03-25 12:03:40 UTC https://padlet.com/lmhenry5/bxn9xanjjbhkfntt/wish/2113665067 bherberger1 https://padlet.com/lmhenry5/bxn9xanjjbhkfntt/wish/2113668299 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.]]> 2022-03-25 12:06:09 UTC https://padlet.com/lmhenry5/bxn9xanjjbhkfntt/wish/2113668299 To me is affirmation that recognizes who I am- affirming my identity in my work or my response. lbbedsole1 https://padlet.com/lmhenry5/bxn9xanjjbhkfntt/wish/2113668321 2022-03-25 12:06:10 UTC https://padlet.com/lmhenry5/bxn9xanjjbhkfntt/wish/2113668321 Feedback from a Principal acknowledging how much work our team has done to support teachers. https://padlet.com/lmhenry5/bxn9xanjjbhkfntt/wish/2113669467 2022-03-25 12:07:00 UTC https://padlet.com/lmhenry5/bxn9xanjjbhkfntt/wish/2113669467 almartinjone https://padlet.com/lmhenry5/bxn9xanjjbhkfntt/wish/2113670198 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.]]> 2022-03-25 12:07:31 UTC https://padlet.com/lmhenry5/bxn9xanjjbhkfntt/wish/2113670198 https://padlet.com/lmhenry5/bxn9xanjjbhkfntt/wish/2113671279 I felt affirmed when a colleague remembered the type of pen I liked and brought me one. ]]> 2022-03-25 12:08:18 UTC https://padlet.com/lmhenry5/bxn9xanjjbhkfntt/wish/2113671279 lmhenry5 https://padlet.com/lmhenry5/bxn9xanjjbhkfntt/wish/2113673642 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.]]> 2022-03-25 12:10:01 UTC https://padlet.com/lmhenry5/bxn9xanjjbhkfntt/wish/2113673642 https://padlet.com/lmhenry5/bxn9xanjjbhkfntt/wish/2113674098 I think affirmation can include small acts of kindness.]]> 2022-03-25 12:10:22 UTC https://padlet.com/lmhenry5/bxn9xanjjbhkfntt/wish/2113674098 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! https://padlet.com/lmhenry5/bxn9xanjjbhkfntt/wish/2113674641 2022-03-25 12:10:45 UTC https://padlet.com/lmhenry5/bxn9xanjjbhkfntt/wish/2113674641 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. https://padlet.com/lmhenry5/bxn9xanjjbhkfntt/wish/2113677456 2022-03-25 12:12:51 UTC https://padlet.com/lmhenry5/bxn9xanjjbhkfntt/wish/2113677456 Lynette Henry thanks our team on a regular basis for our good work and supporting each other. https://padlet.com/lmhenry5/bxn9xanjjbhkfntt/wish/2113695588 2022-03-25 12:25:54 UTC https://padlet.com/lmhenry5/bxn9xanjjbhkfntt/wish/2113695588 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. https://padlet.com/lmhenry5/bxn9xanjjbhkfntt/wish/2113699890 2022-03-25 12:28:47 UTC https://padlet.com/lmhenry5/bxn9xanjjbhkfntt/wish/2113699890