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Meredith Rose Essalat is a K-8 school principal in San Francisco, California. With a career in academia that has spanned more than 17 years, she started off in collegiate student activities before moving into both elementary and secondary academic communities. She spent nine years in middle school education as both teacher and Dean of Middle School Curriculum. In each of these opportunities, she witnessed the gamut of the scholastic, social, and developmental experiences of today's student. She possesses a BA in Mass Communication, a California-Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, a M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction, and a second M.Ed. in Educational Leadership. Essalat resides in California with her husband, Cameron. ...more

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Meredith Essalat I take inspiration from everywhere— conversations with students, the news and current events, trends that I see unfolding, comparisons between my own …moreI take inspiration from everywhere— conversations with students, the news and current events, trends that I see unfolding, comparisons between my own life experiences and those of today’s youth. My writing process is very sporadic— generally, there is very little build up in framing out what I narrate. An idea strikes, and I run with it. Candidly speaking, most of my best work is done off the cuff and in the immediate moment.(less)

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Meredith Essalat I wrote The Overly Honest Teacher to give insight into the world of classroom teachers while seeking to provide tools and strategies for bridging the …moreI wrote The Overly Honest Teacher to give insight into the world of classroom teachers while seeking to provide tools and strategies for bridging the divide that so often exists between parents and educators alike, creating a more cohesive learning environment for students everywhere— from school to home and back again. (less)

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“Children are perceptive beings, and they can sense when we are lying, especially when it comes to rules and rationales.”
― Meredith Essalat, The Overly Honest Teacher: Parenting Advice from the Classroom

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“Someone is going to teach your children about life. I implore you to be this person.”
― Meredith Essalat, The Overly Honest Teacher: Parenting Advice from the Classroom

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“Someone is going to teach your children about life. I implore you to be this person.”
― Meredith Essalat, The Overly Honest Teacher: Parenting Advice from the Classroom

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