Teaching with Passion, Purpose and Promise

by Peter Loel Boonshaft

(General Education -- Non Music Edition). Teaching with Passion, Purpose and Promise is a collection of practical solutions, inspirational stories, thought provoking quotations and motivational ideas for teachers of all levels and disciplines. It affirms the wonder of education, the true importance of learning and the essence of what being a teacher truly means. It challenges the reader's mind, enlivens the spirit and engages the heart with realistic suggestions and philosophical reflections that will surely touch your soul. Click here for a YouTube video on Teaching with Passion, Purpose and Promise

300 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2010

Reviews

[Matt Langlois · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great read for anyone in education. Definitely a band teacher-centric book, but all of it is easily transferrable to other subjects. It offers a lot of inspiring quotes, testimonies by Boonshaft, and gets down to why people choose the teaching profession. A "feel-good" book for those who might be questioning whether or not they want to teach.

[Brooke Wallace · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it! A treasure trove of motivation. I have marked so many quotes and will read this book again and again.

[Abby Koehler · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is book is a fantastic read if you're in need of some inspiration or a reminder of why you got into teaching. The book is a cohesive succession of anecdotes plus pieces of advice. Most lessons are specifically about teaching, but some are about life in general. As a new teacher, I found this book incredibly inspiring, and I plan to reference it throughout my career as a teacher. I highly recommend this book to teachers of any amount of experience.

(P.S. I've met Boonshaft, and I can say that he truly practices what he preaches.)

[Chris Wejr · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was given to me by a former staff member and is a real tribute to the efforts of passionate teachers. If you enjoy inspirational stories and quotes on life and education, you will enjoy this book. A book that can be read all at once or in snippets of stories, it is a great read for teachers who are new or experienced.