Finding Lifelines: A Practical Tale about Teachers and Mentors - Softcover

Grieve, Andrew; Sharos, Andrew

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1949595765 ISBN 13: 9781949595765

Publisher: Dave Burgess Consulting, Incorporated, 2020

Synopsis

“Full of wisdom . . . this book will inspire teachers and make them feel less alone.” —Steve Rushin, Sports Illustrated journalist, award-winning novelist

Nothing prepares you for teaching like teaching. That’s a lesson Jill, a new teacher at Silverado School, is learning the hard way. Full of excitement and nervousness, she steps into her classroom—only to discover challenges she never imagined.

In this true-to-life tale, you’ll follow Jill’s first-year journey as a new teacher. As she learns from her mentors and grabs hold of the lifelines they throw her, you’ll also learn how to navigate difficult situations with students, parents, and coworkers.

Whether you are a veteran or a rookie in teaching, or perhaps a leader, mentor, or coach, you will find a kindred spirit in this novel. The practical advice woven throughout will give you a pathway towards growth in whatever role you have. In Finding Lifelines, you’ll discover ways to avoid the landmines of this noble profession, and you’ll be inspired to share the lessons you learn along the way. After all, we are in this together!

“Using scenarios and practical advice, Grieve and Sharos did an amazing job creating a story that will resonate with educators, no matter how long they have been in the profession.”
—Ryan Sheehy, educator, learner, author, speaker

“A beautifully penned story! Findling Lifelines is a tale we can all relate to, and the lessons revealed through the characters are invaluable and timeless.”
—Tara Martin, educator, speaker, author of Be REAL and Cannonball In

“Finding Lifelines is an extraordinary professional learning book. I found myself immersed in the story and nodding along every step of the way.”
—Allyson Apsey, elementary principal, author of Through the Lens of Serendipity

“This novel has implications and lessons for educators of today, tomorrow, and always. I felt rejuvenated and excited for what is to come in my class.”
—Alicia Ray, educator, speaker, author of Educational Eye Exam

About this title

About the Author

     Andrew Sharos has spent his entire career as a high school educator in Chicago. He has been a teacher, coach, and building administrator. His students set statewide records for achievement on on Advanced Placement tests and he tells this story as the author of, All 4s and 5s, an Amazon best-selling book in the Gifted and Talented community. The book focuses on instructional methods and relationship building with all students. 

 

     Andrew is the founder and CEO of the Village Project Consulting Group, which provides professional development and new teacher mentoring to school districts around the country. His keynote speeches and PD offerings focus on building cultures of high expectations and best practices in the classroom.

    

     In 2014, he was a finalist for the National History Teacher of the Year. In 2018, Andrew was named the winner of College Board's "Distinguished Service Award," given to a forceful spokesperson for important educational and societal goals.

 

     Andrew is the moderator of #APTeach, a national twitter chat focused on bringing the AP community together. The chat runs at 8PM CST on the first Wednesday of each month. 

     

     Andrew John Grieve has taught high school students for over twenty years. He provides professional development foused on building program culture and reading/writing skills. Andrew has worked as a consultant for the Village Project Consulting group for the past 4 years. He recently published a handbook in conjunction with the Bureau of Education and Research. Originally from the small town of Danville, IL, he now lives in Chicago. He has a degree in Latin and Ancient Greek, and his interests include typewriters, jazz, and film noir. 

Edition details

• Publisher: Dave Burgess Consulting, Incorporated
• Publication date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1949595765
• ISBN 13: 9781949595765
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 210