Extraordinary Teachers: Stories from Everyday Heroes by Editors of Rock Point (Author), Dan Shutes (Foreword)
I was able to read Extraordinary Teachers: Stories from Everyday Heroes from not only a teachers perspective but a parents and loved the book no, matter how I approached the stories. Having the stories broken down into chapters allowed me to read the book during breaks from work.
I will be sharing Extraordinary Teachers: Stories from Everyday Heroes with all the teachers, librarians and school staff I know to share with other teachers. Extraordinary Teachers: Stories from Everyday Heroes is the first book of I’ve read from Dan Shutes but it will not be the last.
I loved the chapters which include They Motivate, They Educate, They Connect along with other chapters including my favorite They Nurture which all good teachers do. The printing in the book is black and very small so I did have trouble reading the book without my head hurting.
Don’t let that stop you from reading Extraordinary Teachers: Stories from Everyday Heroes I turned the book into a Coffee table book. Charlie would read a few pages to us at night before we watched TV. I like how in the back of the book each Teacher is listed and how to find her.
Charlie and David thought it was neat that Ms. Melody Munch was from Oklahoma. I liked finding out MR. Zachery Lombardi was from New York and teaches Elementary School Visual Arts a class Charlie would have enjoyed.
There is even a teacher from Texas Mr. Juan Edgar Gonzalez Jr. who teaches Third Grade Social Studies Charlie and Suzzie’s favorite class. Again from Texas was Mr. Brandon Pena who teaches High School English but I wonder at what School. Don’t you?
About:
Spotlighting the teachers who see us, hear us, teach us, and are creating more extraordinary people day by day.
A celebration of all that teachers have to offer, the stories in Extraordinary Teachers convey vast accomplishments, a passion for education, and the ways in which talented teachers impact lives far beyond the classroom. Take this as an inspirational reminder of everything teachers do for their students, including snippets of public figures who have shaped the educational system today.
With a wide range of elementary, middle, and high school teachers across a variety of subjects, this book showcases the innovation, determination, and compassion that is an essential part of being an educator. Extraordinary Teachers features profiles and stories about influential teachers, leaders, and thought mentors all across America, including how they:
Motivate students to keep reaching for their goals when others tell them they can’t
Educate with the belief that each student is different and there is no one-size-fits-all method
Connect through music, art, and technology for hands-on, experiential learning
Support from within the classroom whether as a group or one-on-one
And more!
Celebrate the devotion and hard work of diverse educators and how their stories continue to impact readers and students across the globe. No matter who you are or your educational background, be uplifted by the people running our classrooms today. And always remember to thank your teachers for the work they do for you.
Perfect for Back to School, National Teachers’ Day, Teacher Appreciation Week, the last day of school, or graduation, this collection of stories and quotes is the ultimate gift for teachers and students alike.
About: Editors of Rock Point
Rock Point Gift & Stationery features creative products including journals, kits, gift books, and calendars. Whether it’s learning about how to draw calligraphy animals, learning some traditional origami with kits that include books and beautiful papers, or simply jotting down notes in beautiful journals, Rock Point offers an inspired and innovative range of products that will appeal to inventive and creative people.
Dan Shutes is a fifth grade elementary school teacher and baseball coach at Paw Paw Elementary School in Paw Paw, Michigan. He has amassed millions of followers on TikTok posting videos about everyday classroom issues with humor and grace.
In addition, his perspective on important classroom topics such as required homework, classroom management, and the academic pressures students face has caught the attention of the media, and of his colleagues across the country.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
