Congratulations! You have nearly made it to the end of another school year! Dedicated educators all over the country are busy wrapping up their current instructional programs, grading projects and working on finals, calculating semester grades, and cleaning up their classrooms. Many are preparing for commencement ceremonies, from pre-school to college. So much to do before the onset of summer vacation!
You might be considering buying end-of-year gifts for that favorite co-worker at your school, especially the one that is retiring, the teacher in your family, your child’s special teacher, or maybe that history buff you know. Or you might be thinking about indulging yourself, and stocking up on something inspirational to read during your much-needed time off. The kids aren’t the only ones who can benefit from a summer reading list, right?
Reading the stories of inspirational teachers in American history is a terrific way to reflect upon your successes from the past year. And they can really add that extra oomph that helps you recharge your batteries for the year to come. I have two splendid titles to suggest: Chalkboard Champions: Twelve Remarkable Teachers who Educated America’s Disenfranchised Students (available here) and Chalkboard Heroes: Twelve Courageous Teachers and Their Deeds of Valor (available here), both by Terry Lee Marzell. Each one available in print or in e-book formats and is reasonably priced. You can also browse the titles on the Books to Read list found elsewhere on this website.
However you decide to spend your precious time off, enjoy!
