Lucky to Be a Teacher

'There is no more exhilarating, exciting, or downright demanding job than that of a teacher. Chickie-Wolfe has captured many of the dispositions and attributions that great teachers have possessed or developed in the process of becoming great. Using this workbook to elaborate, reflect, and act on these and other such affirmations will help you be a great teacher' - Robert Rivers, Dean, School of Education, Purdue University, Calumet. Positive affirmations guide the brain to positive thinking. This gem of a workbook inspires educators at all grade levels and points in their careers to strive for excellence every day. Louise A. Chickie-Wolfe expands on core motivating affirmations to help readers establish goals, deepen self-understanding, maintain a positive perspective in their work, and reinforce their commitment to teaching as a profession. The second edition of "Lucky to Be a Teacher" is an ideal gift for teachers to honor the essential work they do and help build the necessary resilience to stay in the field. Features include: 33 updated affirmations to encourage teachers in their pursuit of a positive classroom; guided reflection questions with room for response to accompany each affirmation; and, writing prompts to help teachers write their own affirmations. Reignite the passion and drive that drew you to teaching as a career and reap the benefits of a positive outlook, an energized classroom, and joyful students.