Principles observe classrooms, teachers, and lessons so they can evaluate how things are going and provide constructive feedback if necessary.
If you’ve had a principal observing you and your lessons, it’s good etiquette to thank them afterward no matter what the feedback.
Here are examples of a thank you letter to principal for observation you can use or tweak to suit your individual circumstances:
10 Thank You Letter to Principal for Observation
“Dear ________,
I wanted to take a moment out of my day to thank you for taking the time to visit my classroom and observe me teach.
I appreciate that you are invested in not only seeing how things are run in my lessons, but also taking an active interest in my professionalism and performance.
Your feedback is invaluable as it will allow me to become a better teacher.
Thank you for taking the time to help me continue my growth and development as an educator.
Sincerely
[name].”
“Dear ________,
I am writing to thank you for taking the time to observe me teaching and providing feedback on my performance.
Your input was greatly appreciated, as it gave me a clearer picture of how I can continue to improve in the classroom.
Your observations also encouraged me to think more deeply about my lesson plans and approaches.
Thank you for not only supporting me but also helping me grow professionally as an educator.
Sincerely,
[name].”
“Dear __________,
I want to extend my sincere appreciation for taking the time to visit my class the other day and provide useful advice on how I can better serve students’ learning needs.
Your guidance has been invaluable throughout this observing process and will help shape future lessons moving forward.
Your insight and constructive criticism are greatly appreciated and I look forward to continuing to improve my approach in the classroom.
Once again, thank you for sharing your thoughts and taking the time to provide valuable guidance.
Sincerely,
[name].”
“Dear _________,
I want to express my gratitude for visiting my classroom and providing feedback that was both encouraging and informative.
Your observations have enabled me to reflect on what went well during the lesson as well as areas that need improvement.
I am confident that with your support and help, I will be a better teacher going forward.
Thank you once again for taking the time out of your busy schedule to support my growth as an educator.
It means a lot to me.
Warm regards,
-[name].”
“Dear _________,
I’m just writing this to pass on my thanks and let you know I appreciated being observed while I had a class in session.
Any feedback is more than welcome, and I’ll strive to use it to improve my teaching and make sure I’m doing the best job possible.
Your observations have been very useful in helping me hone my skills, and I’m thankful for all your support and guidance.
Thank you once again for taking the time out of your tight schedule to observe me teaching.
Sincerely,
-[name].”
More thank you notes and wishes:
Examples of thank you letters to kindergarten teachers;
Examples of thank you messages to send teachers from parents;
“Dear _________,
I wanted to thank you for observing me teach on the [date].
I look forward to applying your feedback on how I can further improve my teaching.
I’m sure that with some practice and continued guidance, my classroom will become even better than before.
Your support is highly appreciated and has enabled me to grow as an educator.
Once again, thank you for making the time to observe my lesson and provide valuable advice.
Best wishes,
-[name].”
“Dear _________,
I am writing this letter to express my appreciation for taking the time out of your busy schedule to observe me while I was teaching a class in session.
Your advice was both helpful and educational and gave me insight into areas I need to work on when delivering lessons.
I want to extend my sincere thanks for your support and guidance in helping me become a better teacher.
I am confident that with your help, I will be able to unlock my full potential as an educator.
Thank you once again for everything!
Warm regards,
-[name].”
“Dear _________,
I was both excited and a little anxious to have you observing me while teaching on the [date].
Your professional feedback means a lot to me and I’ll take everything you say into account to further improve my teaching techniques.
We both have the students’ experience and development at heart, so I’m sure this will be beneficial for everyone in the long run.
Your support and guidance has been invaluable throughout this process and I’m truly grateful for it.
Warm regards,
-[name].”
“Dear _________,
Your observations and insights during my recent class were greatly appreciated.
I am thankful for the constructive feedback you provided and the honest opinions about my teaching performance.
Your guidance will help me learn and grow as both an educator and a person, so I can better serve my students and school.
I’m confident that with continued support from you, I’ll be able to make tremendous strides in my teaching and become the best teacher I can possibly be.
Thank you once again.
Kind regards,
-[name].”
“Dear _________,
I appreciate you taking the time to observe me preparing my lessons and teaching.
It’s important to me that I’m always improving and your feedback is providing me with the guidance to make sure that’s happening.
Your support has always been truly inspiring and essential to my growth as a teacher, and I’m as excited today as I’ve always been to improve in the classroom.
I welcome all and any comments and look forward to hearing from you.
Kind regards,
-[name].”
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