Everyone remembers that teacher who made a difference. The one who went the extra mile to truly affect lives, whose lessons carried as much importance outside the classroom as inside. This book is a celebration of those teachers who continue to make an impact. A collection of stories from some of the country?s top educators, this book is a celebration of teachers? work, and motivation for them to continue. Joseph Underwood has collected stories from each of the twenty-eight 2004 Disney TeacherTM of the Year honorees. And every story celebrates a different obstacle they overcame, the power and know-how needed to triumph, and the reward granted upon beating the odds. It?s the perfect gift for anyone in or considering the profession. This collection is sure to inspire, celebrate, and motivate those people who make the biggest difference in everyone?s life.
Warren G. Phillips (1954 - ) was born in Weymouth, MA. and taught science for 35 years in the Plymouth Public Schools. He has a MA in Physical Sciences and an MED in Instructional Technology. He is National Board certified and was selected as Time/Chevy's Teacher of the Year in 2002. In 2004, he became the Disney Middle School Teacher of the Year. In 2006, he was selected to USA Today's All-Star teacher team. He was inducted into the National Teacher Hall Of Fame in 2010. Warren created three Sing Along Science CD's and is a contributing writer in several books.
