A peek inside
the book
Ever wonder what goes on inside a high school classroom? This book illustrates that experience through a range of topics. It will keep you entertained and engaged with its collection of:
- 40 short vignettes from the real life of a real teacher
- 40+ writing prompts with space for you to respond
- 5 longer essays that explore a few topics in more depth
Tell YOUR story!
A unique gift for educators, this amusing book is part memoir about my teaching experiences and part journal to record your own. Teachers are often told to "reflect on your practice." But where, how, and what to write about? This book provides an answer. It contains short nonfiction essays, each with a prompt and space to write. Teachers will enjoy using this interactive journal/memoir to recount their trials and triumphs in the classroom. A blend of lighthearted and thought-provoking content, this book will inspire teachers to tell their own story.
What readers are saying
"Having a father who was a public school superintendent, having 11 significant relatives who were trained to be public school teachers, and having earned a doctorate in education plus spending over 35 years as a university career counselor, I have maintained an awareness of the plight of public school teachers. I firmly believe that in order to have enough good teachers and to keep them, there must be significant changes to their salaries and working conditions! . . .
. . . Listening to the heartfelt love and angst communicated in this book would be a start. I strongly encourage the study of this book by all legislators and school board members making decisions about the lives and working conditions of our teachers!"
amazon reviews
"This is a perfect journal for a new teacher. Her experiences will make you laugh out loud and sometimes cry, and the fact that you can then reflect on your own day in the classroom makes it even better. I wish I had this when I started teaching. It would be great to have those memories!!!"
About the author
Nannette L. Farrell worked as a teacher and administrator in Massachusetts public schools for 14 years. She taught composition and literature for six years at Penn State, Juniata College, and American University. After earning a BA in English from Penn State, she earned an MA in Literature from American University in Washington, DC. She lives and works in Central Pennsylvania.
And yes, she truly believes - as she told her students many times - that everyone has a story to tell and a book to write.