The Joyful Teacher: Strategies for Becoming the Teacher Every Student Deserves

“My wish,” writes Berit Gordon, “is for there to be more joy and less struggle in a profession where people put in such tremendous effort and do such essential work.” No matter what supports you might have in your school or district, you can take charge of your teacher growth and craft your own professional learning journey.

The Joyful Teacher provides a structure to help K–12 teachers across all content areas reflect on their professional development needs, set goals that work, and access ...