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Reading each chapter brought me back twhy I chose this profession and why I must stay The book can easily be read in one sitting although I recommend using each chapter as topics for reflection and introspection This is one of those books I plan tkeep and reread each time the going gets tough Marta Cruz-Janzen, Associate Professor Florida Atlantic University This thoughtful volume about becoming a teacher is structured as a series of reflective conversations between a young woman about tbegin her first year as a school teacher Readers will find themselves effortlessly drawn intthese fascinating dialogues that encourage them treflect on, reexamine, and refine what they believe tbe the elements of good teaching and the characteristics of good teachers: Mission and Vision; Expectations; Caring; Commitment; Respect; Observation, Cultural Awareness; Balance; Teambuilding; Growth and Knowledge The writing style is highly readable and engaging, and the conversations extend from educational theory through practical classroom strategies and teaching models This volume will challenge beginning teachers tthink about how they can become the teachers they want tbe and will revitalize veteran teachers by reminding them of the reasons and desires that compelled them tteach in the first place An eclectic list of suggested readings rounds out the volume and a detailed index allows access tcore topics covered throughout the text
