Teaching Is...

Teaching is... Thoughtful, philosophical, witty, poignant, honest, and most of all inspiring! With just a sentence or two on a page, it is perfect for a quick read which busy educators can sincerely appreciate. If you have ever taught, you will have a deep appreciation for the snippets that remind you of the reason you became a teacher to start with! In a profession that can be quite challenging, I (as a former teacher for many years) can envision teachers framing some of the pages of this book to make them smile, press forward on the not so great days, and to inspire them to be the best teachers they can possibly be. As a former administrator, I can see administrators purchasing this book for the entire staff as educators will find pages to which they can personally relate as well as pages that will inspire them to make a difference. They may even begin to put together their own memorable moments that they can share with their colleagues throughout the year as well. I highly recommend this book to all educators who want to reflect, smile, laugh, and feel a sense of pride that they are a part of one of the most important and interesting careers that exists! Why Marjan Glavac has earned so many awards for teaching is easy to see. He understands the challenges of teaching and more, the rewards. Teaching is all about the kids. To be sure, they are a challenge at times; they are also what make teaching worthwhile! Marjan has captured some very poignant moments in his career. How fortunate his students have been to have such a sensitive, insightful teacher. What he has captured in Teaching is ... will surely prompt a flood of memories in other teachers. I hope they will submit their moments for future editions. Veteran teacher Glavac offers a book of highs, lows and musings on what it means to be a teacher. A book that will resonate with teachers and offer non-teachers a glimpse into what it's like to be a teacher. Teaching is made up of a series of moments. Moments that are memorable disappear all too quickly, almost unnoticed. Other moments linger, but are soon forgotten. Memorable moments are the fuel for a teacher's passion to teach, and to continue to teach when the challenges are almost overwhelming and seemingly insurmountable. This book is a series of moments that inspire and motivate teachers to make a difference in spite of insurmountable challenges. Book Reviewed By: Chloe Jon Paul As a retired teacher-turned-writer, I found this book to be an absolute treasure as it brought back so many memories for me. My first thought was to order several copies of the book to give as gifts to teacher friends of mine - and that is exactly what I did! This book makes a wonderful gift for any teacher at any grade level. Teaching Is...punctuated my own efforts to celebrate good teachers everywhere in my latest book. I found it to be the perfect complement to my work. I am certain that parents and students would love to know that there is a lovely gift waiting to be given to a favorite teacher. Marjan Glavac ends this marvelous little book with these words: Teaching Is...Leaving school on a late Friday night exhausted, but knowing deep down that you made a difference. There is nothing more left to say except...Amen to that! I have been very fortunate to have had teachers very much like Marjan Glavac for my daughter as she progressed through the public school system. As I now homeschool, I'm right on the forefront of the challenges that he so pointedly condenses in just a few words. Teaching is about the next generation, they're challenging, but rewarding!