Books by or about teachers....
Some of my favorite books to read are those written by teachers. I love teaching and I feel inspired and get ideas when I read about how other teachers have done it.
I have to start out with the book that introduced me to Alaska and made me dream of coming here to teach. She taught in a totally different part of Alaska than where I am but still, her experiences inspired me so much that for the next fifteen years I kept dreaming and looking for an opportunity to come here. And here I am.
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I read this book when I was twelve and though at the time it did not inspire me to become a teacher, I know that her story stayed with me and helped to lead me down that path.
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I read this book after I had moved to Alaska. I loved the fact that George believed in his students and showed them how to succeed. I had the privilege of talking with George and he was a fascinating person to talk to.
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There are as many ways to teach as there are people to teach and people to learn. I've been fascinated for many years with different teaching methods and systems. I'm inspired by many of the things that are done in Waldorf education and love the fact that it has endured since the 1800's. This book was a special look at Waldorf education through the eyes of one teacher as he taught one group of students for eight years.
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I can't speak highly enough of the books that Torey wrote about her own experiences as a special education teacher or therapist. She has such an inspiring way of connecting with her students and has a special gift of discernment that helps her know how to reach out to each one of them in the way they need most. Each book is a journey into the wonder of children and leads me to believe that God put Torey into each of their lives. I am deeply inspired by her work and the way she tells us about it. Eight books about the children you've worked with is a lot of books but it wasn't enough for me. I am always left wishing that she had more to tell us.
Each of us is unique and has different skills and perspectives to offer. I couldn't and wouldn't be successful trying to "be" Ron Clark or Rafe Esquith and can't say I agree with all of their "rules" for teaching, but I loved reading their books and seeing how they achieved success with their students. I got lots of ideas and inspiration from their perspectives.