Why We Teach: Learning, Laughter, Love, and the Power to Transform Lives

by Linda Alston

Award-winning teacher Linda Alston strives to help educators generate their own joy, passion, creativity, and love of their profession. The readers will find peace and inspiration as Alston helps them realize what a difference their teaching makes for children and their families. Each chapter includes a remarkable story from the author's classroom, a brief reflection on its significance, and an affirmation that others can use to transform their own teaching and the lives of their student. For use with Grades K-12.

Genres: Nonfiction, Education

144 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2008

Reviews

[Lee Ann]

This is a Denver teacher and a quick and fun read. I felt like we were having a wonderful conversation and agree with her whole heartedly in her ideas. (June read)