Faculty are undeniably the lifeblood of any educational institution; yet, they often go overlooked when schools consider their key stakeholders. While we diligently and carefully attend to students, parents, and alumni, we sometimes fail to adequately and consistently give proper recognition to our most essential front-line educators. Indeed, these dedicated professionals are routinely praised as the backbone of our schools and the cornerstone of educational excellence; however, words alone aren’t enough.

In addition to this, as other industries actively grapple with how to better support their essential workers, the education sector has largely, and quite surprisingly, remained silent on faculty needs. While it is true that most teachers aren’t primarily motivated by financial rewards, schools must nevertheless understand, appreciate, and nurture what truly drives and inspires.