This book offers the words and experiences of real teachers. From these inspirational stories emerges a vision of the joys and rewards of working with children in the classroom and a portrait of teachers who have made a difference in the lives of their students. Teachers' stories are interwoven with practical suggestions for putting new ideas into practice. Chapters include a treasury of ideas to rekindle a teacher's inner resources and help them nurture in others a love of learning.

"I love this book . . . I will absolutely use it for years to come . . . So tell Sherrie to keep writing. She makes the ideas exciting to read and inspires young people to become teachers." Kerry Bostwick, Cornell College