Jackie,

One of the gifts my former supervisor gave me was a nice keep-sake box with a latch, and in it was 10 things she appreciated about me. (The ten represented our 10 years together since the program's inception). That was about 6 or 7 years ago. I still look at it and get a sense of affirmation.  

Additionally, gift cards especially those that can be used anywhere, like VISA are usually good, mini appreciation luncheons, breakfast or dinners is also a good forum for appreciation and celebrations. In addition to those kinds of things, I have also given engraved gifts.

Teachers love to feel appreciated, so any gift that reflects your valuing the person and his or her service would be very special.

Angela Smith
Doctoral Student
Department of Lifelong Learning,
Administration and Policy
University Of Georgia
Athens, GA