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Molder of Dreams

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I first saw Guy Doud's video Molder of Dreams a few years ago, and I was in awe of the passion he has for his career and for the students he reaches. I read this book after seeing the video and was gripped even more intensely by reading a more detailed account of some of the experiences his video touches on. Doud refers to himself as a 'feeler' in his field therefore trying to reach beyond just the 'three R's' of schooling. Doud is an excellent write and is an expert at touching heartstrings through his words. I was at the point of tears and laughing out loud at different places throughout this book. This is one of those books I've read several times--especially when I've gottne frustrated with the teaching courses I'm taking to become a teacher. I can't wait to read Doud's other works.

Guy Doud was 1986 teacher of the year. Hailing from Brainerd, Minnesota, he writes of his difficult experiences growing up and how his teachers and peers affected him.

Doud demonstrates that teachers are the molders or destroyers of dreams. All of us, then, are teachers and we are letters to others simply by our actions.

As teachers, we can write letters of hope and encouragement or failure and distress, on the hearts of those we meet.

Doud challenges the reader to ask whether they want to be remembered for a letter that is positive or negative.

This book was recommended to me after I was selected as high school teacher of the year for our school district. Being a Christian and an educator, I was so inspired by the feelings of this wonderful author and person. Doud shares his personal feelings about his students and his passion for teaching. It is easy to see how he eventually became national teacher of the year. I recommend this book to anyone who has a desire to make a difference in the field of education. It is truly inspiring.

guy doud is a delightful speaker, and this recording has so many wonderful life lessons for people of all ages. doud reveals his own past to us, and the inspiration that led him to teach and touch the lives of others, which led doud to become the recipient of the "teacher of the year" award. he reveals to us that it can only take one word to either make or break a child. doud's speaking ability is amazing, his message inspiring. he captures the attention of his audience, creating a desire within the heart to be a better, kinder person. i recommend this to anyone who would teach... and don't all of us teach in some capacity?