Book Review: Teaching is …by MarJan Glavac Review
Teaching Is… Moments That Inspire and Motivate Teachers To Make A Difference by Marjan Galvac is a very inspiring book which I recently read.
Written by the creator of the highly regarded online teacher’s resource-The Busy Educator the book gives snippets into the lives of a teacher and the defining moments which gives one the reason to stay and remain as a teacher.
As an educator myself I know that the constant changes in the education system is really draining the life out of even the most passionate educator. Sometimes we really feel like throwing in the towel and just leave the job.
The overwhelming work load and being constantly overworked and undervalued has caused the passion and sparks for teaching to fizzle off at time.
Reading this book really brings back sweet memories and the joys I had teaching my last class before going on no pay leave.
Teaching is … Being told years and years later by
students that you’re still their favorite
teacher
This is my favourite quotation from the book as I can personally relate to it. My ex- students who I still keep in contact with have told me that I’m still their favourite teacher and it really melts my heart hearing it from them.
Do give the book a read if you are needing some inspiration. It really does wonders.
Disclaimer: I received a copy of Teaching Is: Moments that Inspire and Motivate Teachers to Make a Difference
August 15, 2011 @ 11:57 am
That’s a great concept for a book so I’m glad you gave it a good review. Over the last few years, my son has struggled in school due to having Asperger’s Syndrome and ADHD, but he’s had some teachers who really understood him. I overheard him telling his little sister that he hoped he Mrs. Carlucci because she was his favorite teacher of all time. It’s those teachers that make a difference in a child’s life and why he still looks forward to school despite his hardships.
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August 21, 2011 @ 9:01 pm
Thank you very much Dominique for your review. There are days when we’re always on that treadmill never getting a chance to catch our breath! But those wonderful moments when they come around, make it all worthwhile.