Scott Phillips

Scott Phillips is a veteran teacher who learned his craft in the trenches of an inner-city school. His philosophy is that "results beat research." If you can't produce in your own classroom academic evidence doesn't matter.

Scott has taught middle school science at three different schools in three different school districts. While his school changed his results did not. In each school, standardized test scores rose. When replacing another teacher, even those with more experience, Scott would dramatically improve passing percentages on the state exam--often 35-40% higher!

In "The Primal Teacher" he reveals exactly what he does in his own classroom and explains why it seems to work. It's his goal that his experience will not only improve scores but make teaching easier. His approach to classroom management eliminates student complaints and his 10-second Sub Plan will change your class forever.

From grading to parents to administration, Scott shares the kind of information you'll need as a teacher.

"I wanted the book to be a humorous and easy read that really made a difference for my colleagues," said Phillips, "I think I did just that. I'm proud to be a caveman in a modern world!"

"I love kids and worked as a scout leader and sports coach for my own kids. I know what kids like and what they need to be successful. I just took those experiences into the classroom and it works.

"You should leave work with more energy than you arrived with in the morning and if you don't you're doing it wrong. After 10 years in the classroom, I'm excited to get to school and feel great at the end of nearly every day.

I spend 8 hours laughing and learning with the kids and I hope my readers can too."

I write a weekly blog for teachers and I hope you'll check it out:

http://primalteacher.com/

For a more personal look into Scott's life check out his Success Story on Mark's Daily Apple:

http://www.marksdailyapple.com/i-didnt-realize-id-been-getting-in-shape-for-the-fight-of-my-life/