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Educator Reflections : The Power of Our Stories
Keywords:
Teacher education, educators, career reflections, teacher stories, aspire to teach, heros and mentors, pivotal momentsSynopsis
The monograph, Educator Reflections: The Power of Our Stories, highlights the diverse professional journeys of various educators within Middle Tennessee State University and their partner schools as they share their experiences in the teaching profession. Contributors represent all educational levels, from preschool through higher education.
Teachers from various levels recount their unique paths to the profession, emphasizing pivotal moments and acknowledging the heroes and mentors who influenced their professional development. These shared experiences aim to inspire and guide individuals at different stages of their careers, including those just considering teaching as a career, preservice teachers, current educators, and those nearing the conclusion of their educational journey who seek to continue making a positive impact.
The book concludes with targeted recommendations and insights designed to propel the profession forward in a constructive direction, motivating readers to engage further with the content and their professional development.
If you have ever considered a career in education at the preschool, elementary, or high school level, aspired to be a college professor, or been inspired by a remarkable teacher, you will find resonance in the powerful stories these incredible educators share. Their experiences highlight the profound impact of teaching and will leave you inspired to embark on or continue your journey in the field of education.
**Paperback version to be available for purchase by end of April 2025**
--Publisher's Note: Each chapter has been editor and press reviewed, and the entire book has been externally reviewed by experts in the field as part of the quality review process. Indexed in the Directory of Open Access Books (DOAB).--
DOI: https://doi.org/10.56638/mtopb00325
ISBN (paperback): 979-8-9871721-5-5
ISBN (digital PDF): 979-8-9871721-4-8
LCCN: 2025933025
Chapters
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Preface, Dedication, and Acknowledgements
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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATOR REFLECTIONS
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Introduction
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CHAPTER 2: THE PATHS TO TEACHING
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2-1The Community of Scholars
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2-2My Path to Teaching
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2-3Happy Students, Happy Life
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2-4The Challenge and Joy of Growing as a Mathematics Teacher
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2-5From Preschool Dropout to College Professor: An Unlikely but Positive Path
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2-6The Unexpected Trajectory of My Career in Education
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2-7Fifty-One Years in Education
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CHAPTER 3: IMPACTFUL HEROES AND MENTORS
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3-1Throwing Away the Syllabus
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3-2Memories of My Favorite Heroes and Mentors
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3-3The Winding Path
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3-4Echoes of the Past: A Mentor’s Voice Never Goes Silent
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3-5The Scraper on the Gravel Road
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3-6It’s All About the Framing: How Mentorship Shaped my Perspective as an Early Career Teacher
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3-7Teaching is a Work of Heart
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CHAPTER 4: PIVOTAL MOMENTS IN CAREERS
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4-1Taking a Chance on Honors
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4-2Pivotal Paradigms
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4-3Enacting Compassion in the Classroom
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4-4You Are Not Alone
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4-5Grow From What You Go Through
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CHAPTER 5: CONCLUSION AND POWER OF STORIES
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About the Authors and Editors
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Press Acknowledgements
