Teaching in Magenta: 100 Paths to Joy and Well-being for You and Your Students

by James Alan Sturtevant, Lauren Barnes (Illustrator)

Overview

What does it mean to teach in magenta?

Magenta is bold, it's vibrant, and the color holds noble qualities. Teaching in Magenta means creating magnificent days. It's a refreshing approach to teaching that puts your joy and well-being first so you can share those attributes with your students.

Veteran teacher and author James Sturtevant shares 100 paths for living and teaching in an authentic, enthusiastic, and relevant way. Take a few minutes each day to read a path or two, and gain energy and ideas that you can put into action the same day.

The book includes inspiring sketches, and the paths are divided into five qualities of well-being:

• Compassion
• Optimism
• Balance
• Adaptability
• Contentment

Find renewed joy in teaching, and soon your students and colleagues will notice how refreshingly magenta you have become.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781948212243
Publisher:	Times 10 Publications
Publication date:	07/28/2020
Pages:	166
Product dimensions:	5.06(w) x 7.81(h) x 0.35(d)

About the Author

34-year classroom teacher and college instructor, James Alan Sturtevant has quickly become known as the guru of student engagement. He is an author, presenter, and popular podcaster, known for giving students a voice.

Lauren is an honors art student, an actor, and singer who has performed widely in and around northeast Ohio.

Table of Contents

Section 1: Magenta Teachers Show Compassion

Section 2: Magenta Teachers Embrace Optimism

Section 3: Magenta Teachers Pursue Balance

Section 4: Magenta Teachers Adapt

Section 5: Magenta Teachers Find Contentment

Editorial Reviews

I am constantly trying to find new and unique ways to engage with my staff, parents, and students. Teaching in Magenta provides an abundance of ideas to help build relationships and focus on the most important aspects of being in education! I don't have a lot of time to read so books that are straight to the point, thought provoking, and practical are my go to! This book is exactly that! I would recommend this book to not only educators but anyone who looking for strategies to build strong relationships with others! -Jeremy Ross, school principal

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