TESTIMONIALS
Here’s what readers are saying
about Teachers Change Lives 24/7…
I’m
one of the teachers from DeWitt where you spoke in late August. I’m in my
35th year of teaching (elementary grades and elementary principal)
and I believe that your presentation was by far the most inspiring that I have
heard. (I am also just finishing your book, Teachers Change Lives 24/7.) I thought that I had
a passion for teaching our students but hearing you and reading your book made
me realize that I have a long way to go! And oh, how they need us and our
passion! Thanks, Jim.
P.S.
I plan to begin another of your books real soon.
Maureen Schrader,
Jim,
I just finished reading Teachers Change Lives 24/7. What a great job. Your
book is a "CAN'T PUT IT DOWN" jewel. Congratulations!
Rich Wisner, Superintendent
and
I just finished
reading Teachers Change Lives 24/7. I was laughing all the
time—through tears. A great read. My Mr. B was an English
teacher named Hugh Shrader. Best teacher I ever had
anywhere, anytime. I got to teach with him on the same faculty for six
years, and regret to this day that I did not tell him how important he was to
me. He died prematurely several years ago. On the good side, I really
can't remember the names/faces of my Mrs. Breckenridges,
even though I had a number of them.
Dick Spohr,
retired Principal of Carlinville High School, Carlinville, Illinois
I was so encouraged by
your book Teachers
Change Lives 24/7. I teach students with special needs and it is
nice to know that taking time to walk in their shoes is necessary. Thank you
for looking at teachers as people first and professionals second. I am also a
wife and a mother so your PILY chapter really spoke to me. Again, thanks for
putting in words what educators needed to hear.
(Also, thanks for coming
to speak to the teachers at the
Stephanie Sims,
Inclusion Teacher,
As soon as I received your book I read it and loved it.
I found every chapter to be very meaningful to my teaching career and to
reaching my students.
Every education major in
college should read Teachers Change Lives 24/7. It is
more valuable than any classroom instruction.
Being a non-traditional student and going back to
school to become a teacher, I found that many of my courses did not teach me
the essentials of the classroom. I didn’t learn in college how to deal
with parents, student’s problems, and all the many challenges teachers
face every day. In your book, you helped me see a different way to go about
problems, situations, and classroom discussions.
When I got the book we had just finished our school
year, so it was my first summer read. As I read I kept generating more and more
ideas of what I could do in my own classroom to make my classes better and to
improve my teaching abilities as well. Your words got me excited for the next
school year to start—and summer had just begun! I plan to read your book
again right before school starts and make it my last summer read as well. I
can’t wait to feel that same excitement once again!
Amanda Ringwald,
Central Community High School, Breese, Illinois
I
just finished reading Teachers Change
Lives 24/7. I couldn’t put it down! I recognized myself on
the pages. You have shown me that my greatest strength, caring about my kids,
is worthwhile.
I
closed the book with a renewed excitement and determination to be better.
Tomorrow is the final contracted day of our school year. As I read the book and
reflected on how I could improve and what I do right, I found myself wishing
that the new school year was going to begin now. I can’t wait to get back
in my classroom! Thank you for reminding me that the mistakes made this year
can be my successes next year.
If
teachers like me feel the passion and continue to love our children and our
jobs, it is because we are supported by people like you. Another element that
is key to my successes and continued efforts is the
support, respect, and recognition I receive from my administration. Teachers
are passionate about their jobs when they know the administration shares and promotes that passion.
Terri Copeland,
Language Arts,
Your book is wonderful!
I’ve been sitting in my office reading portions of it over the past week.
Sometimes I laugh so hard that upstairs they wonder what I'm doing! Other
times, I find myself in tears. It’s hard to capture emotion, feelings,
energy, synergy, and all of those things in writing. It’s easier to
capture those feelings in a speech, talk, or presentation. You've managed to do
it, though. I want to compliment you on the book. I plan to give each one of
the group that I'm currently working with a copy when the finish the program in
May. As they begin their "new" careers in education, they will be
well armed with your book regardless of the setting, school, or environment in
which they find themselves.
Dr. Rick Acuncius,
Coordinator of Alternative Education Certification Program,
McKendree
College, Lebanon, Illinois
I’m writing to tell you how wonderful I think Jim’s
new book Teachers Change Lives 24/7 is. Jim says more about teaching in a
few paragraphs than most of the other so called experts do in an entire book.
His 175 tips are based on experience, common sense, and, most importantly,
treating people like they should be treated. I intend to make this book a must
read for all first and second year teachers in my district. It will also be the
basis of the book study I will do with my administrative team this summer.
It’s a must read for any educator no matter how long they have been in
the profession.
This past weekend, Jim also facilitated a strategic planning
retreat for my school district. He did an excellent job. His book is excellent
too—thanks for bringing it to us.
Ralph Grimm, Superintendent, West Central CUSD #235,
Eric Flohr,
Principal,
With his usual warmth, wit, and charm, Jim has
written a book for every teacher—from beginner to veteran. His love for
kids and passion for teaching inspire every chapter, every anecdote, every teaching tip. A truly useful and inspiring book!
Sharon Rinderer,
Retired English Teacher,
Teachers Change Lives 24/7 is a journey through the
author’s reflection of his own educational experience as a student,
teacher, and administrator. Reading Jim’s book is like having a
conversation with an old friend. He shares his philosophy, pearls of wisdom,
and new ideas for the teacher’s instructional tool kit.”
Fred W. Singleton, Field Service Director,
Jim himself has changed many, many lives. His book
is loaded with practical, key information. It’s a must read for every teacher, parent, and leader who wants to make a
difference.
Bruce Trost,
Executive V.P., FBL Financial Group,
An easy-to-read book filled with wit, humor, and
practical do-it-now ideas. Burgett’s passion
for teaching and love of kids shines through every word. I worked side-by-side
with Jim for 12 years and he truly walks the talk. Every teacher should read Teachers Change
Lives 24/7.
Patsy Schwarm, Retired Assistant
Superintendent of Education,
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