FIRED UP TEACHERSHIP IS AN INFERNO! It’s no secret that we are on the precipice of a massive teacher shortage with a dearth of passionate people entering the field of education. Our students need teachers who will carry the spark long into their professional career. Fired Up Teachership aims to ignite the spark and keep it lit by taking you on a journey with a noble mission along with two Fired Up educators who strike the perfect balance of knowledge, strategies, and techniques, enhanced by heart warming anecdotal stories of teaching. Frank and Michele take you on a practical walk through the challenges and joys of teaching, all the while, inspiring you to never lose your spark! This book is about remembering your why and creating a legacy of being a difference maker. This book should be in the hands of every pre-service teacher, those who are new to the profession, and teachers who want to reignite their spark. Get Fired Up, teachers!
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Through stories, ideas, and reflections, Frank and Michele inspire us to stay Fired Up and bring passion to our work each day! They have created a blueprint to develop and embrace the leader that lives in each of us without leaving the teacher behind because, as the reader learns, great leaders are teachers! Evan Robb Principal Author
Many teachers are creating diverse, equitable and inclusive spaces that welcome and honor students and families. These spaces are created intentionally and, in this book, Hill and Rudnesky share practical, actionable strategies that teachers can implement immediately. This book is for all educators who are passionate about creating and nurturing caring, supportive, and culturally responsive classrooms. Paul Forbes Former Executive Director of Educational Equity, Anti-Bias and Diversity, NYC DOE Founder of Leading with Hearts and Minds
There is a worldwide battle for the hearts, minds, and souls of the next generation going on as we speak, and teachers have been and always will be the greatest warriors in this fight. This book arms teachers with a good balance of practical knowledge and techniques, along with the wisdom of great thinkers and the personal experience of two fired up educators who are on a noble mission. This book is a powerful and important read for both the newest and the most experienced members of the profession. Joseph Pegues, MA/MED
In Fired Up Teachership, Michele and Frank offer practical ways to help you grow as an educator and leader in the classroom. Their strategies will help keep your passion stirred while making an impact on the lives of your students.
Dr. Brad Johnson Inspirational Speaker Author of Dear Teacher
