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Don't Smile Until December, and Other Myths About Classroom Teaching
Don't Smile Until December and Other Myths About Classroom Teaching Author:Peggy Deal Redman "I felt inspired and renewed and validated." — -Cathy Lutz, Teacher — Madison Station Elementary School, MS — "Both practical and inspirational." — -Chris Laster, Teacher — Russell Elementary School, Smyrna, GA — "This is a book I want to utilize with my preservice students. It is right on, a great positive PR tool for our new te... more »achers."
-J. Victor McGuire, Founder
National Association for Beginning Teachers
Professor, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
"The author?s voice is clear and comes from a deep set of values and beliefs that should be heard by contemporary teachers in training and by practicing teachers."
-Marilyn Katzenmeyer
Professional Development Center
Smile as early and as often as you can in your learning classroom!
Explore the realities behind eight well-known teaching myths with veteran teacher educator Peggy Deal Redman. With insightful classroom stories, reflective questions, how-to tips and strategies, and inspirational quotes to encourage, inspire, and motivate every teacher in today?s professional learning community, this creative resource offers:
Tools for building a positive classroom environment
Sound advice for developing respectful relationships with students
Tips for collaborating with colleagues, administrators, and parents