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Helping Hands, Happy Hearts

A simple way to make every staff member feel heard, valued, and seen to build a more caring, connected school community all year long.

Created By
Karen Avila
&
Elisha Suttles
&

How it Works

Staff share quick input—like favorite treats, songs, or self-care ideas—through a ready-to-use form or prompt. Leaders use the responses to create small, meaningful moments of appreciation that feel personal, timely, and authentic.

Educator Collaboration

This resource was built in collaboration with dedicated educators and school leaders who shared their experience, ideas, and insights at every step. We’re grateful for their partnership in creating tools that truly make a difference in schools. ‍

Collaborators:

Elisha Suttles: Scholar & School Support Liaison, Omaha, NE

Karen Avila: 2nd Grade Teacher, Omaha, NE

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