Publish Date |
August 16, 2022 |
Category |
Biography & Autobiography / Personal Memoirs Education / Educational Policy & Reform |
Price |
$24.99 |
ISBN: 9781982170684
Format: Paperback
Pages: 320
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Published: August 16, 2022
“Phillips understands story, pace, and when a story should end. To find all three in a writer is rare. Some of the chapters, about the daily life of a middle and high school principal, finish so perfectly, and with such ability, that one always wants more while reflecting on all the connective tissue holding the metanarrative together. . . . There is a human connection and mentoring element to this book that will save lives and teaching careers . . . I wish I had a Mrs. Phillips back when I was a young rapscallion.”
— JESSE THISTLE, #1 bestselling author of From the Ashes“Before I was a writer, I worked as a public high school teacher for nearly twenty years. . . . Where some might perceive shorter workdays and summers off, the reality is that teaching is a deeply difficult, demanding, all-encompassing, and rewarding job. In her book For the Love of Learning, retired educator Kristin Phillips does remarkable work in capturing the complexities of a career in education. . . . A deeply engaging and validating book. It’s a must-read for educators, parents, politicians, and everyone in between.”
— AMY STUART, bestselling author of the Still Mine series“Phillips reveals, from the perspective of a principal, the complex human network of a grade school. She sprints from problem to opportunity, displaying compassion, common sense, and leadership. The varied roles she plays as a school principal include coach, consoler, co-parent, monitor, mediator, and mentor. . . . For people with children in elementary school (or who recall their own time there), this is an illuminating and moving account of the place where those children spend the majority of their waking hours.”
— DAVID GOLDBLOOM, MD, bestselling author and senior medical advisor at CAMH“Phillips writes with humour, insight, compassion, and full-on authenticity as she takes the reader into the world of education through her journey as an elementary school principal. Her stories are rich with multilayered complexity and humanity. Phillips’ writing is so engaging, I felt I was by her side as she interacted with students, parents, and staff. Anyone who has attended school, has a child who has attended school, or who has worked in the school system, will relate to Phillips’ stories. This book put a smile in my heart.”
— BARBARA ARROWSMITH-YOUNG, author of The Woman Who Changed Her Brain“I highly recommend this book. As a parent of school-age children, I gained a much greater understanding of what goes on behind the scenes in our education system. A fascinating look at student and teacher relationships and the many challenges within the system. I was absorbed until the very last page!”
— CEA SUNRISE PERSON, bestselling author of North of Normal