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Informationen zum Autor Vickie Gill has taught high school English! reading! and journalism for 30 years in both California and Tennessee. Gill has won several teaching and community service honors and was a finalist for Tennessee State Teacher of the Year 2000. She is currently teaching part-time and works as a consultant for a school district in central California. She has a BA in English from San Jose State University and an MEd from Vanderbilt University. Klappentext With new material on classroom technology, evolving social climates, limited budgets, and standardized testing, this inspirational resource provides wisdom and advice for staying committed to excellence. Zusammenfassung With new material on classroom technology! evolving social climates! limited budgets! and standardized testing! this inspirational resource provides wisdom and advice for staying committed to excellence. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface Acknowledgments About the Author 1. Thou Shalt Have a Calling to Teach 2. Thou Shalt Demonstrate and Project the Joy of Learning 3. Thou Shalt Keep Your Eyes on the Prize 4. Thou Shalt Be Organized and Accountable 5. Thou Shalt Ask and Ye May Receive 6. Thou Shalt Be Fair and Prepared 7. Thou Shalt Use Some Common Sense 8. Thou Shalt Be Open-Minded and Flexible 9. Thou Shalt Not Work in Fear 10. Thou Shalt Raise Your Expectations 11. Thou Shalt Keep Things in Perspective Epilogue References Suggested Reading Index