Uncommon Sense for New Teachers: A Good Beginning Is Half the Work [Hardcover]

Uncommon Sense for New Teachers: A Good Beginning is Half the Workis a uniquely written resource for any preservice or new teacher moving into the profession of education. Noted by its author as the book to read, before deciding what other books to read, it offers deft perspective on the pressing issues weighing heavily on the minds and hearts of new teachers, including what teachers dont learn before they start, but should. Written in short-read sections within each unitrelevant topics can be read in any ordereach serves as the whisper in ones head about what one might think, and how to act uncommonly when the next situation arises each day. This book supercharges new teachers, as they apply what they discover in their own way, in any grade, content area, or community.Uncommon Sense for New Teachers offers deft perspective for new teachers on issues solvable with uncommon sense. Powerful five-minute readings, topic-by-topic in any order, serve as helpful self-whispers when new challenges or opportunities arise. This book solves problems unconventionally before they start, leveraging teaching enjoyment.Ryan A. Donlanlives life where passion and purpose connect, serving as a lifelong teacher and leader equipping professional educators, human service professionals, and organizational administrators with the skills necessary to impact positively the lives of others. He serves as Professor of Educational Leadership at Indiana State University, travels extensively with his training, speaking, and authoring, and is most aptly defined as a humble and proud husband and father, with wife Wendy, son Sean, and daughter Katelyn, who keep him grounded and focused on his next days best service, to others and self.

Important, insightful, entertaining, and informative. An essential read for new and veteran teachers! Annette Breaux, author of 101 Answers for New Teachers and Their Mentors

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