Pause, Ponder, and Persist in the Classroom

How can educators find joy in the midst of seemingly overwhelming challenges? Researcher Julie Schmidt Hasson interviewed hundreds of people about their most impactful teachers and shares her findings in this unique and powerful book. She lays out a three-step process that leads to greater peace, and greater impact on students.

Julie Schmidt Hasson, Ed.D. (@JulieSHasson) is a professor in the Reich College of Education at Appalachian State University. Julie's research on the impact of a teacher is the topic of a TEDx talk and is the focus of her engaging professional development programs. She founded the Chalk and Chances project, a vehicle for elevating and celebrating teachers, in 2017.

Acknowledgements  Meet the Author  Introduction  1. The Power of a Problem  2. The Power of Pondering  3. The Power of Persisting  4. The Power of Hope  5. The Power of Courage  6. The Power of Compassion  7. The Power of Acceptance  8. The Power of Presence  9. The Power of Rethinking  10. The Power of Purpose  11. Putting It All Together  12. Epilogue