Creative Teaching: A Guide to Success in the Classroom

Creative Teaching A Guide to Success in the Classroom is a book full of ideas for teachers in all grades. It gives educators successful strategies, hints and tips to use in their classrooms all year long. Mr Smythe discusses everything from grades, teaching packets and having rewarding parent teacher conferences. Every instructor whether they are new or a veteran will find this book extremely helpful. Ray Matlock Smythe taught for 39 years and earned Teacher of the Year several times.

Ray Matlock Smythe received a Bachelor of Arts in Education degree from Western Washington University in Bellingham, Washington. He earned his Master of Arts in Teaching from Lewis and Clark College in Portland, Oregon. Mr. Smythe taught American History for 39 years in Middle School and High School in Washington, Oregon and California. He has earned many accolades during his career. The three awards that were most meaningful to him were: being named the 1987 Portland Trailblazers Educator of the Year, being honored as the 2000-2001 Teacher of the Year at David Douglas High School, and having the Marywood Palm Valley School 2009 Yearbook dedicated to him. Other books published by Mr. Smythe: One Card At A Time - Stories of Inspiration Tips To Improve Your Retirement Experience All of his books may be purchased on Amazon.com. He currently resides in Cathedral City, CA. Mr. Smythe may be reached at Rayme49@aol.com