Don't Smile Until December & Other Teaching Myths - Classroom Management Strategies for New Teachers | Back-to-School Essentials & First-Year Educator Tips

I am blessed with the honor and pleasure of having worked with Peggy Redman for almost five years. She is a brilliant, touching, giving, caring person, and the finest and most inspirational colleague I could ever hope to work with. She has created a top-notch learning environment for teacher educators that is both rigorous and fulfilling. It just doesn't get any better than this."Don't Smile" is a wonderful book about the heart of teaching. The author uses simple yet profound examples, which make for an easy yet meaningful read.Peggy Deal Redman is a living treasure. To give you some idea of her influence: I once overheard a group of her students talking about making "WWPD" ("What would Peggy do?") bracelets to wear during their student teaching, to remind them of the importance of teaching by example.Teaching is NOT "just a job," but a special legacy. This book reminds us of that, and shows us several concrete ways to nurture the joy of learning in our own hearts, and by extension, in our students' hearts as well.