Educators who are looking for ways to teach kindness win the classroom may want to take a cue from Derek Brown, an elementary teacher from Arizona. For ten years, he has been showing his fifth graders Steve Hartman’s “On the Road” stories aired by CBS Evening News. Derek says the stories, that have been called lessons in Kindness 101, teach the kids how to be “grounded and good.” To learn more about this, view the two-minute You Tube video below:
Author Terry Lee Marzell displays her second book, Chalkboard Heroes: Twelve Courageous Teachers and their Deeds Valor. Photo credit: Terry Lee Marzell
I love to tell stories about outstanding teachers. There are so many phenomenal stories that could be told! I believe that teachers represent the best our country has to offer, and, as a group, they are among the most dedicated, hardworking, and talented people anyone can know.
During this summer vacation, you may be interested in reading stories about some of these wonderful teachers. I have included 12 of them in my second book, Chalkboard Heroes: Twelve Courageous Teachers and their Deeds Valor. The educators included in this volume were not only talented teachers, but they were also pioneers, trailblazers, and social reformers influential in America’s history.
It fills me with joy to be able to share the stories of just a few of the amazing individuals who have made such significant contributions to the lives of so many. And it fills me with pride to know that, every day, talented educators all over the country are making significant contributions to the lives of their students.
You can order Chalkboard Heroes from amazon in print or digital formats now. Simply click on this link be taken to the page where you can order. Enjoy!
