<p>Over the years, I have received my fair share of boxes of Godiva chocolate, silk scarves from Asia, flowery stationery, and bags of coffee from Central America…but the most memorable gifts have been the heartfelt thank-you cards from both students and their parents (all of which are saved in a special box in my office), as well as, donations to the school’s parent or annual fund made in my name (the fundraising office sends me a very nice notice of the family’s gift to the school honoring my work).</p>
<p>I think all teachers/dorm parents/advisors would greatly appreciate a short note thanking them for what they do…that is, if they’ve done a job worth thanking!!!</p>
<p>If a gift certificate is something that interests you, I would recommend Amazon/Barnes & Noble/Borders, because what teacher can’t find a book/CD/DVD they want, or a local restaurant because what boarding school teacher wouldn’t want a night off from the dining hall food (we’re no different from the kids in that way).</p>