[Updated] (Atlantic, Iowa)  – Teachers and staff with the Atlantic Community School District were out and about today (Thursday), dressed in orange t-shirts, spreading the advantage of joy, happiness and gratitude through the orange frog training method based around a book by Shawn Achor.

Ashley Mosier, Washington Kindergarten Teacher, said they braved the heat to spread some good vibes…

Mosier says “So many people in our school district and community are already doing amazing things, and we want to highlight those good things.” Mosier says “We are using small steps each day to make big positive changes for our students, our teachers, our district and our community. Being positive has proven to increase productivity and engagement, which leads to success, and success is exactly where Atlantic is headed. Choose to be happy and a part of the orange frog movement.”

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Wendy Peterson, Washington Elementary Paraeducator, and others in the group – including Superintendent Steve Barber – also came out to the KJAN Studios to spread their messages.

To learn more about happiness in the workplace, look for iSparkHappiness on Facebook.

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