An illuminating guide to a career as a teacher written by acclaimed
journalist Melinda D. Anderson and based on the real-life experiences of
a master teacher--essential reading for anyone considering a path to
this profession that changes lives.
Go behind the scenes and be mentored by the best in the business to find
out what it's really like, and what it really takes, to become a
teacher. Educators are the bedrock of a healthy society, and the
exceptional ones have a lasting impact. The best teachers surpass mere
instruction to cultivate and empower students beyond school.
In LaQuisha Hall's classroom, students are "scholars," young ladies are
"queens," and young men are "kings." The Baltimore high school English
teacher's pioneering approach to literacy has earned her teacher of the
year accolades, and has established her as a visionary mentor to the
young black men and women of Baltimore. Acclaimed education writer
Melinda D. Anderson shadows Mrs. Hall to reveal how this rewarding
profession changes lives. Learn about Hall's path to prominence, from
the challenging realities of her rookie year to her place of excellence
in the classroom. Learn from Hall's inspiring approach and confront the
critical issues of race, identity, and equity in education. Here is how
the job is performed at the highest level.
