Teaching Is…..Moments That Inspire and Motivate Teachers to Make a Difference
I am a huge fan of anyone that knows what teachers go through to get where they are…it’s not an easy road. I’ve tried it several times with breaks in between and each time, I found I didn’t like it any more than I did the time before. So, this was a welcome book that made me smile…it wasn’t enough to make me think I wanted to go back to the classroom but…definitely, it’s a great tribute to teachers and the students they teach as well as the students that teach them.
Retired teacher extraordinaire & now rewired (working at home) educator Marjan Glavac has just d a book that aims at explaining in no uncertain terms why teachers love teaching.
Creating the incredibly well done 80 page hardcover book Teaching Is… Moments That Inspire and Motivate Teachers to Make a Difference, was a five year of love for Glavac. He captures and offers up the indelible magic moments that teachers experience day in and day out. It seeks to break through the walls of mis-understanding, misguided criticisms, concerns of high pay, teacher performance, accountability, and untold working hours.
Here is a book that lays bare the heart and souls of teachers in their own words, as they describe those defining moments that capture the essence of the reason why they choose and stay in this profession.
Teaching Is… is filled with short parables from his own experience. With words and pictures the book highlights the power of teachers to inspire, motivate, and make a difference. Here are some samples:
There is a special reassurance that comes from experiencing the personal wisdom of an experienced educator who has walked the path.
He shows that what teachers give goes beyond the curriculum. He shares and celebrates what true education is all about.
You cannot help but feel refreshed and invigorated by the unbounded optimism and truthful insight.
Here is a very special, singularly unique, and beautiful way to learn, appreciate and understand the dedication of teachers and why they devote their lives to making a difference to the lives of the children they touch.
About the Author
Marjan Glavac is a firm believer that: “there are no boundaries for the journeys of the mind” and that every student, parent and teacher is capable of achieving great journeys.
He is the creator of the highly regarded online teacher's resource www.thebusyeducator.com.
He is a best-selling author, speaker, and experienced educator with more than 29 years of classroom teaching experience.. He is the winner of seven prestigious awards for his work including the Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence, and the Roberta Bondar Award for Science and Technology.
Glavac’s book How to Make a Difference: Inspiring Students To Do Their Best is used by educators across Canada, the United States and around the world. His first book, The Busy Educator’s Guide to the World Wide Web is used by educators across Canada and the United States. Teaching Is… Moments that Inspire and Motivate Teachers to Make a Difference, is Marjan Glavac’s fourth book.
What People Are Saying
Why Marjan Glavac has earned so many awards for teaching is easy to see. He understands the challenges of teaching and more, the rewards. Teaching is all about the kids. To be sure, they are a challenge at times; they are also what make teaching worthwhile! Marjan has captured some very poignant moments in his career. How fortunate his students have been to have such a sensitive, insightful teacher. What he has captured in "Teaching is ..." will surely prompt a flood of memories in other teachers. I hope they will submit their "moments" for future editions.
I am a mom to two wonderful boys. They are my life. I needed a career where my kids could continue to be my life. We bought a daycare. Now, my boys and I spend all day together. Sometimes I need a mommy break, but mostly, I love it. I am definitely a mom who is focused clearly on her children. That's me, mom~e~centric.