{"product_id":"educating-with-passion-and-purpose-isbn-9781119893615","title":"Educating with Passion and Purpose","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStay engaged with your purpose to better serve your students—and yourself\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn an era of sky-high burnout, \u003ci\u003eEducating with Passion and Purpose \u003c\/i\u003egives veteran educators everything they need to thrive in their profession. This book will help you avoid the disenchantment and frustration that can come from doing the difficult work of K-12 education. You are in this field because you want to make a difference, but you often lack the support you need to do that amid overwhelming demands. Experienced educators themselves, authors Meredith Matson and Rebekah Shoaf speak the truth about what today’s teachers confront—and how you can navigate the changing landscape to face the challenges and opportunities we encounter. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside, you’ll find frequent opportunities for self-reflection on the topics that matter most to educators, including race, privilege, wellbeing, mentorship, and how to rise to the social–emotional demands that teaching asks. At a time when many teachers are leaving the field within the first years of their careers, \u003ci\u003eEducating with Passion and Purpose\u003c\/i\u003e offers you a way forward, so you can nurture your students and professional self. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eGain perspective on why you teach and what matters most to you in your career\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplore how race and identity impact interactions in your classroom\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn practical strategies for protecting your social and emotional energy and seeking help\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFind a new sense of inspiration in your teaching practice with hands-on activities and tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is perfect for educators with three or more years of experience. It also offers crucial insights for pre-service educators, staff developers, and experienced teachers looking for ways to avoid career burnout and other pitfalls traditional teacher-training programs did not prepare them. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy We Wrote This Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWho This Book Is For\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Use This Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Reflection Matters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eChapter 1: Finding Your Purpose\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMeredith’s Turn\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMy Why, My Drive\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePain and Loss\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBecoming Invisible\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMy Drive for Leadership\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRebekah’s Turn\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSchooling vs. Learning\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding My \"Why\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYour Turn\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResearch to Help Excavate Your Purpose\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExcavating Your Why\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRefining Your Why\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAmplifying Your Why\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConnecting Your Why to Your Work\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring Your Ikigai\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeditating to Discover Your Why\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePersonality Tests and Purpose\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Roots of Your Purpose\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTroubleshooting Your Purpose\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdditional Considerations for Leaders\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHelping Your Community Articulate Their Why\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding Your Purpose as a Leader\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSupporting Teachers in Understanding Purpose\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour School or District’s Purpose\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsserting an Equity Stance\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eChapter 2: Purpose and Burnout\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMeredith’s Turn\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen Your Work Becomes a Job Rather than a Profession\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Feels Like Burnout But Isn’t?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSearching for an Identity\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Do You Do When All You Do Is Complain?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRebekah’s Turn\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShift Happens\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLosing My Prep Periods and My Purpose\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYour Turn\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying Your Why Nots\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBurnout Self-Assessment I\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBurnout Self-Assessment II\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the Burnout Spectrum\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying Possible Contributors to Burnout\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVisualizing Your Own Fire\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Burnout Impacts BIPOC Educators\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Burnout Impacts Antiracist Educators\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdditional Considerations for Leaders\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIs Distributive Leadership Leading to Burnout?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat About Leader Burnout?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eChapter 3: What You Teach\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMeredith’s Turn\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBringing My Why Out on Day One\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping Daily Lessons Infused with My Why\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen Your Curriculum Leads You To Be Misaligned\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCoaching Teachers Using Their Why\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRebekah’s Turn\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesigning for My Why\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Hazards of “High Expectations”\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesigning for Transformation\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYour Turn\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing Your Curriculum\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnalyzing the Lessons that Resonate\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat If You Hate Your Curriculum?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStandardized Tests Aren’t Everything…But They Are Something\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat If You’re Still Learning Your Curriculum?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdditional Considerations for Leaders\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProfessional Development\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCurriculum Design and Support\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eChapter 4: How You Teach\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMeredith’s Turn\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGaining Respect and Building Authentic Relationship\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSystems and Structures that Empower\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTake Control of Planning\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRebekah’s Turn\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping My Students’ Reading Fires Going\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReframing Resistance\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYour Turn\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssess Your Instruction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat If You Have to Use Mandated Instructional Methods?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eListening to Your Students\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow’s Your Sleep?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConnecting Instruction and Classroom Management\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat If You’re Still Learning How To Teach?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdditional Considerations for Leaders\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClear Structures and Expectations Help Everyone\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeedback Is Essential\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eChapter 5: Being the Lead Learner\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMeredith’s Turn\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePushing Myself as a Learner\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProfessional Development Within the School Setting\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMy First Lesson as a Principal\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRebekah’s Turn\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProfessional Learning that’s Personal and Purposeful\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummer Schooling\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYour Turn\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWho Are You As a Learner?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Do You Need to Learn to Fuel Your Purpose? How Do You Need to Learn It?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Do You Have Control of When It Comes to Your Learning?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat if the PD at Your School Isn't Adequate?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat If You Just Need a Break?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat If You Need Time to Reconnect with Family and Friends?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat If You Need a Change of Scenery?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat If You Need to Earn Extra Money?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat If You Need to Provide Childcare?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat If You’ve Been Assigned a Mentor You’re Not Learning From?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat If the PD Is Causing Your Burnout?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReading to Learn\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdditional Considerations for Leaders\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eChapter 6: Finding Your Professional Home\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMeredith’s Turn\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Interview Process Can Tell You About Your New Community\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding My Home\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRebekah’s Turn\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDoing the Hiring\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAligning People, Positions, and Purpose\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYour Turn\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReflecting on Purpose\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePeople, Not Positions\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen You Want To Be Hired\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChange Is Hard\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdditional Consideration for Leaders\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating Space to Connect and Explore Identities\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing What You’re Looking For\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Transformative Process\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReflective Prompts for School Leaders\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding a Bench\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eChapter 7: Nourishing Your Network\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMeredith’s Turn\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing the Younger Sister to a True Inspiration\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChallenging Patriarchal Norms\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Power of Mentors Who Believe in You\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCultivating a Team and Helping Leaders Rise\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMy Teacher Champions\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRebekah’s Turn\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTeam You\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWho I Learn From\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWho I Learn With\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWho I Teach\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYour Turn\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePeople Plus Purpose\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Framework for Thinking About Your Network\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat If You’re Having Trouble Finding Mentors?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdditional Considerations for Leaders\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSupporting Teachers Through Community\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMake Coaching a Priority\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Staff Lounge\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMeredith’s Turn\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe School Leader Within Me\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRebekah’s Turn\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy I Left\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere We Go From Here\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYour Turn\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere Do You Go From Here?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBeginning of the Year Teacher Reflection Tool\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBurnout Self-Assessment Checklist\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBurnout Spectrum\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eConnecting School-wide Policies to Your Purpose\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExcavating Your Why Reflection Tool\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFire Visualization Tool\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Five Whys\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntentional Summer Planning Protocol\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJob Search Preparation Tool\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMentor Matching and Reflection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eModifying for Misalignment Tool\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNetwork Reflection Tool\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlanning Tool for a Sustainable Hiring Process\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePreparing for Conversations about Equity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProfessional Learning Reflection Tool\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePurposeful Planning Tool for Professional Learning\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePurposeful Planning Tool for Units and Lessons\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReflecting on Community Spaces for Collaboration\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReflection Tool for Burnout Factors\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReflective Tool for Designing Classroom Systems\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSample Student Feedback Survey\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStaff Member Community Involvement Survey\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTeacher-Led Inquiry Cycle for Professional Development\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTime Management Tool\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBack Matter\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeredith’s Turn\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRebekah’s Turn\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOur Turn\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Authors\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMeredith Matson \u003c\/b\u003eis Principal at the Urban Assembly School of Design and Construction in New York. In her twenty-one years as an educator, she has also been a teacher, assistant principal, mentor to new teachers, history department chair, and grade-team leader.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRebekah Shoaf \u003c\/b\u003ehas been an educator for twenty years and is the CEO of the educational consulting firm What If Schools. She is also founder and owner of Boogie Down Books, a bookstore-without-walls® for kids, teens, families, and educators.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRediscover why you are an educator\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSo you’ve survived your first years as a teacher, and you know how rewarding—and how stressful—teaching can be. \u003ci\u003eEducating With Passion and Purpose \u003c\/i\u003eis a toolkit for mid-career educators who need advice and strategies for meeting the daily challenges of K-12 classroom teaching. Drawn from recent research and the firsthand experiences of seasoned educators, this book offers you an opportunity to self-reflect, connect with what inspires you, and develop the resilience that you’ll need as you settle into your teaching practice. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach chapter of this book features stories from the authors’ experiences, followed by reflective activities designed to help you stay engaged with your “why.” You’ll examine your classroom content, your style as a teacher and a learner, the professional network that you can draw on for support, and how your race and identity manifests in the work you do. Those in educational leadership will benefit from considerations specific to those who support frontline educators in doing their important work. Whoever you are, you’ll uncover the secrets to maintaining a long, productive, and inspired career in education. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003ci\u003eEducating with Passion and Purpose \u003c\/i\u003eis a useful new companion to resources on teacher wellness. The authors’ personal stories are relatable and will provide insight for readers into their own desires to contribute meaningfully to education.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Elena Aguilar, \u003c\/b\u003eauthor of \u003ci\u003eOnward: Cultivating Emotional Resilience in Educators\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Rebekah and Meredith provide a candid look at preventing, and healing from, teacher burnout and do so through personal storytelling that will draw you in, in a deeply captivating way, and will provide current and future educators with specific and equitable strategies to combat a very real problem in our field.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Carlos Beato, EdD, \u003c\/b\u003eCo-Director, Next Generation Learning Challenges \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Through tears, smiles, and head nods in agreement, there is no doubt that this book will help unlock your ‘why’ and motivate you to grow as an educator.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Shelby Sprung, \u003c\/b\u003eSpecial Education Teacher, P94m, New York  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eEducating with Passion and Purpose\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eEducating with Passion and Purpose\u003c\/i\u003e is a useful new companion to resources on teacher wellness. The authors' personal stories are relatable and will provide insight for readers into their own desires to contribute meaningfully to education.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eElena Aguilar\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eOnward: Cultivating Emotional Resilience in Educators\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Whether outdated curriculum, lack of professional development, or boundary-setting challenges, the path to burnout can be all too clear. Within this book, there are practical tools, engaging anecdotes, and research-backed strategies to reflect and rejuvenate—and fall in love with teaching again.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eMaia Heyck-Merlin,\u003c\/b\u003e author \u003ci\u003eThe Together Teacher\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Together Leader\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"For nearly fifteen years I've learned alongside Meredith and Rebekah, and I continue to learn from them through the pages of this book. They interweave their personal journeys with practical tips for educators in a way that truly gets to the heart of the matter: it's all about purpose. Teacher educators, teachers, and school leaders alike will identify, reflect, and improve their practice by engaging with the personal stories and reflective prompts in this book.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eKristen Hawley Turner\u003c\/b\u003e, Ph.D., Professor and Director of Teacher Education, Drew University\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This book is truly an inspiration to anyone fortunate enough to read it. The insightful advice, relatable experiences shared, and the encouragement and resources offered to overcome obstacles, make it applicable and useful for all educators—at any level in their careers. Through tears, smiles, and head nods in agreement, there is no doubt that this book will help unlock your 'why' and motivate you to grow as an educator.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eShelby Sprung\u003c\/b\u003e, Special education teacher, P94m\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Teachers, leaders, and anyone who works in education will benefit from \u003ci\u003eEducating with Passion and Purpose: Keep the Fire Going without Burning Out\u003c\/i\u003e. The stories, wisdom, and reflective activities will support educators to sustain and evolve throughout their career.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eAlexis Goldberg\u003c\/b\u003e, Managing Director of School Support, The Urban Assembly\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Reading Meredith and Rebekah's stories reminded me not only of what I loved about learning in the classroom everyday with students, but also that this daily work is something I believe to be sacrosanct and the leader's duty to support and protect. When you are a district leader, it's easy to get caught up in the daily political and operational work that doesn't feel quite so sacred; reading their powerful narratives has inspired me to reconnect to my 'why' and to try and ground my daily work more explicitly with it in mind. This book could not have come at a better time.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eCarolyn Yaffe\u003c\/b\u003e, Executive Director of Valley Charter Schools, California\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"With the engaging voices of experienced teachers and leaders, the authors provide an insightful and pragmatic guide for educators who are questioning their purpose or facing burnout.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eMarshall A. George\u003c\/b\u003e, Olshan Professor of Clinical Practice at Hunter College of the City University of New York\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Rebekah and Meredith provide a candid look at preventing and healing from teacher burnout and do so through personal story-telling that will draw you in in a deeply captivating way and will provide current and future educators with specific and equitable strategies to combat a very real problem in our field. Educators at all levels should pick up this book and learn from the infinite wisdom!\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eCarlos Beato\u003c\/b\u003e, Ed.D., Co-Director of Next Generation Learning Challenges\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"In the midst of a national teacher shortage, Matson and Shoaf provide a critical contribution to the discussion about how we retain, sustain, and reinvigorate educators — by reconnecting with their purpose! Educators from the district office to the classroom should take note of these practical ideas for transforming experience and avoiding burnout.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eJeffrey Garrett\u003c\/b\u003e, Founder of JM Garrett Learning Group and Sr. Vice President of Leadership Development, The Partnership for Los Angeles, Schools\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"In \u003ci\u003eEducating with Passion and Purpose,\u003c\/i\u003e Matson and Shoaf combine their extensive experience to create an invaluable resource for teachers and the leaders who support them. This book combines the power of personal narrative with practical reflection exercises and resources to help teachers build careers, curriculums, and communities grounded in purpose and filled with passion.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eIvelisse Ramos Brannon\u003c\/b\u003e, Former High School English Teacher, Curricular Consultant, and Ph.D. Student at Harvard University\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"A thoughtful, heartfelt, and comprehensive guide—I’ll be giving to every teacher I know.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eJessica Murnane\u003c\/b\u003e, Author of \u003ci\u003eOne Part Plant\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eKnow Your Endo\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"With compelling personal narratives and a plethora of practical suggestions, these veteran teacher-leaders provide educators at all levels practical and valuable examples of how to maintain energy and commitment in the classroom. Given the post-Covid education landscape, this book is required reading for everyone working in schools.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eBil Johnson\u003c\/b\u003e, Retired Public School Teacher Educator and author of \u003ci\u003eThe Student-Centered Classroom Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eRight Time, Right Places\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"As former teacher, school founder and district administrator, I can honestly say that I've not read a book that more clearly, succinctly and powerfully provides a framework for both the struggle and possibility that exists in education. This should be required reading for everyone in the field, as it realistically regrounds the work in purpose and passion, while acknowledging the challenges.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eDavid Weinberg\u003c\/b\u003e, Former New York City School Founder\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"The question of how to develop and retain educators represents one of the most pressing challenges facing education today. Weaving their personal stories into generalizable insights about the nature of teaching and learning, Matson and Shoaf create opportunities for each reader to reflect on their passions, while reconnecting us to our common sense of purpose as educators and reigniting our belief in the power of education for all students. Educating for Passion and Purpose is a must read for every educator who seeks to rekindle the flame fueling our professional capacities as stewards of tomorrow's leaders.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eDavid Adams,\u003c\/b\u003e Chief Executive Officer, The Urban Assembly\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jossey-Bass","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989104836837,"sku":"NP9781119893615","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781119893615.jpg?v=1761782815","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/educating-with-passion-and-purpose-isbn-9781119893615","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}