The Educator's Book of Quotes

by John Blaydes

Overview

Now you can find inspirational quotes collected specifically for educators all in one place!

"Teachers affect eternity; they can never tell where their influence stops." Henry Adams

"Good teaching is one-fourth preparation and three-fourths theater." Gail Godwin

"The task of the best teacher is to balance the difficult juggling act of becoming vitally, vigorously, creatively, energetically, and inspiringly unnecessary." Gerald O. Grow

Nationally acclaimed speaker and educator John Blaydes compiles nuggets of wit and wisdom to motivate and inspire fellow teachers. The Educator′s Book of Quotes is a comprehensive resource for quotes relating to education and leadership, organized by sixteen themes for easy access and reference, including:

• The Art of Teaching
• Principles for Principals
• Inspirational Leadership
• Balancing the Time Crunch
• Creating a Culture of Excellence
• Education Is the Key

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781483360485
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	03/21/2003
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	240
File size:	379 KB

About the Author

John Blaydes is one of the nation foremost experts in the field of school administration.

He is an inspirational leader, author, motivational speaker, seminar leader and educational consultant. In recognition of his innovative leadership John has been honored with both the National Distinguished School Principal Award and the prestigious Milken Foundation National Educator Award. John also received the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts National School Administrator Award for his dedication to arts education and the California′s School Principal Leadership Award from the California Librarians Association for his outstanding media center program.

In his role as inspirational leader he has promoted a culture of excellence at his schools. His school was twice selected as a California Distinguished School and has been honored with multiple awards for his outstanding visual and performing arts, media center and math programs. Staff awards include the National School Nurse of the Year, the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics Teaching, the California Media Center Teacher of the Year, the Sallie Mae First Year Teacher Award, the Orange County Teacher of the Year and another recipient of the Milken Foundation National Educator Award.

John has a broad array of experiences in educational leadership, having been a classroom teacher, school site principal, district office administrator and elected school board member in his community. John believes that the key to educational excellence lies in the ability of our nation′s school administrators to provide their schools with inspirational leadership.

Other Books authored by John Blaydes: Enhancing Your Effectiveness As An Elementary School Principal, The Principal′s Book Of Inspirational Quotes, The Educator′s Book Of Inspirational Quotes

Table of Contents

Preface
About the Author
1. Inspiration
2. The Art Of Teaching
3. Children
4. Character
5. Managing Change
6. Advice For Life
7. Principles for Principals
8. For a Good Laugh
9. Inspirational Leadership
10. Success
11. Communications
12. Balancing The Time Crunch
13. Pearls of Wisdom
14. Creating a Culture of Excellence
15. Encouragement For The Soul
16. Education is The Key

Editorial Reviews

A book of wise and witty quotes educators can use to inspire themselves and their students.

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