Mr. Shipman's Kindergarten Chronicles: The First Day of School: Maesa's Book Cover

**The First Day of School in Mr. Shipman's Classroom**

Dewayne, an eager soon-to-be kindergartner, is filled with excitement and a touch of nervousness after shopping for school supplies. With the help of his supportive big sister, Banicia, and their loving mother, Dewayne learns all about what to expect on his first day of kindergarten. Banicia shares her magical memories of Mr. Shipman, a kind and engaging teacher who turns the first day of school into an unforgettable adventure filled with stories, games, and fun activities. This heartwarming tale prepares young readers for the wonders and excitement of starting school, ensuring that Dewayne and all the children feel ready and excited for their first day in Mr. Shipman’s class.

Dr. Terance Shipman is a 25 year veteran teacher. He spent much of his teaching career working with elementary aged students. In fact, he spent his first 11 years teaching kindergarten! He is proud to say that he built strong relationships over those years and has an incredible network of his students and their parents and co-workers that he has remained in contact with over these years. Dr. Shipman calls this ever-developing network "Team Shipman". Through Team Shipman, Dr. Shipman offers continual encouragement, leadership, and mentorship to his students, their families, and his professional peers. Dr. Shipman currently teaches middle school and extends membership to Team Shipman to his current students and their families, as well. Dr. Shipman received his Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from the Tuskegee University in 1992. After obtain this degree, he attended Hampton University in Virginia and obtain a Master's degree in Elementary Education in 1994. For the next 13 years, Dr. Shipman was an elementary teacher in Atlanta Public School System. Most of his time at APS was spent as a kindergarten teacher, and in 2009 he earned his Educational Specialist degree from University of West Georgia in Administration Supervision and soon after he complete his doctoral degree at Clark Atlanta University in 2013. Since completing his final degree, Dr. Shipman has worked with middle school and high school aged students. And through it all Team Shipman is still growing!