Tackling Teacher Retention in the Summer Months
July 3, 2019
By: Shawna De La Rosa
Source: Education Dive
Administrators can take advantage of the summer months and build a good work environment by showing appreciation for teachers. Simple gestures go a long way towards keeping teachers connected and excited to return in the fall, Tracey Smith, principal of Brookwood Elementary in Georgia, writes for eSchool News.
Sending educators handwritten notes, emails or texts during the off-season can be a way to personalize outreach. Starting in mid-June, Smith writes five to seven notes each night until she has sent one to each teacher on her staff.
Smith also encourages the teachers in each grade to do something fun as a group, like go to a movie. Using social media to exchange fun photos and updates is another great way for teachers to stay connected.