Two events this past week inspired me to do some thinking. The first was the outstanding recognition bestowed upon Mrs. Witmer; being the recipient of the Richard Snook Outstanding Band Director Award by the NYS Band Directors Association. The second was the win for our girls’ varsity hockey team, which declared them the NYS champions. My mind was ecstatic and overjoyed, but a question developed: Do we celebrate our successes enough? I’m not referring to the grand events, such as the “big” win or award as celebrations are natural in these cases. Rather, I’m speaking of the small, incremental steps we take while on the journey of success. Taking nothing away from the coach, team, or director, but there were many successes leading to these recognitions.
In the classroom, you enjoy incremental successes with each of your students. No matter how small, provide the positive reinforcement to further motivate our students for the next step on their path. Encourage. Offer positive feedback (not simple praise). Cheer. Laugh. Press for continued growth. And, celebrate each success.
Congratulations to Mrs. Witmer, Mr. Stark, and our team. Let’s bring their lesson of success into our classrooms.
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