A Cup of Comfort for Teachers: Heartwarming Stories of People Who Mentor, Motivate, and Inspire
"It's the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge." —Albert Einstein

Every single day in countless classrooms all around the world, teachers inform young minds—and transform young lives. In this moving collection of true stories, you'll meet more than fifty remarkable people who've made a big difference in a struggling student's life—one hour, one lesson, one "good job!" at a time.

In today's challenging world, being a good teacher is harder than ever—and encouragement may sometimes be hard to come by. But this unforgettable celebration of the trials and triumphs of the world's toughest profession is sure to delight and inspire you. Whether you're a teacher on the front lines or a student grateful for the dedication, passion, and generosity of a favorite mentor, A Cup of Comfort for Teachers is just what the principal ordered.
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A Cup of Comfort for Teachers: Heartwarming Stories of People Who Mentor, Motivate, and Inspire
"It's the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge." —Albert Einstein

Every single day in countless classrooms all around the world, teachers inform young minds—and transform young lives. In this moving collection of true stories, you'll meet more than fifty remarkable people who've made a big difference in a struggling student's life—one hour, one lesson, one "good job!" at a time.

In today's challenging world, being a good teacher is harder than ever—and encouragement may sometimes be hard to come by. But this unforgettable celebration of the trials and triumphs of the world's toughest profession is sure to delight and inspire you. Whether you're a teacher on the front lines or a student grateful for the dedication, passion, and generosity of a favorite mentor, A Cup of Comfort for Teachers is just what the principal ordered.
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A Cup of Comfort for Teachers: Heartwarming Stories of People Who Mentor, Motivate, and Inspire

A Cup of Comfort for Teachers: Heartwarming Stories of People Who Mentor, Motivate, and Inspire

A Cup of Comfort for Teachers: Heartwarming Stories of People Who Mentor, Motivate, and Inspire

A Cup of Comfort for Teachers: Heartwarming Stories of People Who Mentor, Motivate, and Inspire

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Overview

"It's the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge." —Albert Einstein

Every single day in countless classrooms all around the world, teachers inform young minds—and transform young lives. In this moving collection of true stories, you'll meet more than fifty remarkable people who've made a big difference in a struggling student's life—one hour, one lesson, one "good job!" at a time.

In today's challenging world, being a good teacher is harder than ever—and encouragement may sometimes be hard to come by. But this unforgettable celebration of the trials and triumphs of the world's toughest profession is sure to delight and inspire you. Whether you're a teacher on the front lines or a student grateful for the dedication, passion, and generosity of a favorite mentor, A Cup of Comfort for Teachers is just what the principal ordered.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781605504001
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Publication date: 02/13/2024
Series: Cup of Comfort Series
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 339
File size: 649 KB

About the Author

Colleen Sell has compiled and edited more than twenty-five volumes of the Cup of Comfort book series. A veteran writer and editor, she has authored, ghostwritten, or edited more than a hundred books and served as editor-in-chief of two award-winning magazines.

Table of Contents

Introductionix
Why I Teach1
A Pair of Nothings5
Guns and Roses10
Clown School16
Because It Matters20
The Sound of One Door Opening26
The First Day32
Snapshots38
What Teaching Justin Taught Me44
Flight Dreams51
What I Never Learned in Kindergarten58
The Gift64
Ant Bites69
From Intro to Coda73
Dial A for Effort79
Pass It On86
Grieving the F91
A Lesson Learned96
Lost and Found103
Testing My Mettle107
The Creative One111
What This Teacher Understands119
There's No Substitute123
They Wanted to Teach128
Grade School Lessons for a Lifetime136
A Little Child Shall Lead Them140
The Educated Dude150
Champion of Children159
In the Light of a Master164
Show-and-Tell169
Lizard Boy176
The Beauty Beneath181
Field Trip190
A Spoonful of Sugar195
The Power of One203
I Speak, You Speak, We All Speak English ... Eventually209
A Matter of Trust215
Last Day220
Moment of Truth228
The Other Two Chairs232
Extra Credit240
I Can't Read249
The Joy of Learning254
Mama Mentor262
Innocence and the Divine269
Piranha Class274
Walk Softly, Children Working278
Truth and Consequence284
Back to My Future292
The Broken Heart297
Last One Out302
Tell Your Story in the Next Cup of Comfort!307
Contributors309
About the Editor321
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