Teachers with the Courage to Give: Everyday Heroes Making a Difference in Our Classrooms (Call to Action) [Paperback]

Jackie Waldman (Editor), Bob Chase (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 2002 | Series: Call to Action (Book 6)

In this book, 42 teachers recount the ways they went beyond the call of duty to make a difference in the lives of their students. A first-grade teacher describes how she was able to undergo radiation and chemotherapy without missing a day of school because her students gave her energy and courage. A drama teacher in Houston explains that she makes casting decisions knowing that sometimes the role may be better for the student than the student is for the role. In Fort Wayne, Indiana, a teacher recalls how he used a student’s suicide as an opportunity for other students to reflect and ultimately succeed. An extensive parent and teacher resource guide is included and a portion of the profits will be donated to charities listed in the book.

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

Waldman, a teacher and the author of, most recently, Teens with the Courage to Give (2000), presents essays by 42 incredible public-school teachers who articulate their passion for a crucial but underappreciated profession. Teaching at schools from a geographic cross section of urban, suburban, and rural school districts with an array of students, these teachers recall the mundane and spectacular events of their school days: helping children cope with family instability and death, using everything from animal care to fashion shows to reach unreachable children, visiting a dying student in the hospital, and continuing to teach while undergoing radiation and chemotherapy. Teachers ranging from veterans to a young AmeriCorps participant have students who display a range of physical, emotional, mental, and academic challenges. This is an inspiring book that offers the teachers' perspective on why and how they continue to do the hard work of nurturing and educating children. Parents and teachers alike will enjoy these powerful essays. Vanessa Bush
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Product Details

• Paperback: 212 pages
• Publisher: Conari Press (April 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1573247588
• ISBN-13: 978-1573247580
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 6.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,018,966 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Get Inspired!, May 9, 2002

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Lana P Croft (Galveston, TX United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Teachers with the Courage to Give: Everyday Heroes Making a Difference in Our Classrooms (Call to Action) (Paperback)

I'm a teacher, and I feel energized! I've been reading Jackie Waldman's book...a few pages at a time. It's hard to put down. I don't know if I love the teachers or the kids more! It's very obvious we are learning from each other. If you love kids, read this book! If you are a teacher or want to know a few great ones, read this book. I hope you will feel the love that has gone into Teachers with the Courage to Give. Thank you Jackie for a great tribute.

0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars johnson is the shiznitzers. ewok ewok ewok, December 16, 2002

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charles (Johnsonville, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Teachers with the Courage to Give: Everyday Heroes Making a Difference in Our Classrooms (Call to Action) (Paperback)

wow, dat book was great. but the more incredible part was the johnson park. Ms. Johnson's story was "delicious". When i turned to the page with picture of Ms. Johnson with a feather boa, i immediately dropped the book and i was scared for life. Then, when i mustered enough will power to pick up the book, i started to read the "Johnson" story. At first, i thought it was another dumb story, just like the other ones. but then, at the end, tears slowly trickled down my face and next thing i knew, the book turned to the page with the horrid picture and i dropped the book again. But only this time, on my toe. Although the book did more harm to me and i did to it, i thought that the book was great, especially the Susan Johnson story. Kudos and Accalades to you!

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Moving and Touching, April 23, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Teachers with the Courage to Give: Everyday Heroes Making a Difference in Our Classrooms (Call to Action) (Paperback)

loved it, Ms. Johnson, you are a miracle worker