by Scott Lang
First published 2011
Scott Lang takes readers inside the classrooms of nine teachers who have built something special. Richard Saucedo, David Duarté, Darrin Davis, Michael Boitz, Dr. Nola Jones, Scott Rush, Diana Williams, Jo Ann Hood, and Terry Jolley open their doors to share what works and what doesn't. Lang captures their daily struggles and victories through their own voices and his detailed observations. These educators reveal how they inspire students to collaborate and push themselves beyond what they thought possible. They discuss the setbacks that tested them and the strategies they developed over years of teaching. Each teacher's story illuminates the qualities that separate good classrooms from great ones. Lang weaves together practical advice with personal insights about building programs that truly engage young minds. The book offers concrete tips for creating environments where students thrive and teachers find fulfillment in their work.
Genres: teachers, education, non-fiction, teaching
Vibes: inspirational, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family
276 pages · Hardcover · GIA Publications, Inc.