Pushing the "Pull" Door - Softcover

Addley, G. Dayhoff

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0759626065 ISBN 13: 9780759626065

Publisher: AuthorHouse, 2002

Synopsis

Pushing the 'Pull' Door or Stop the Carnival is based on the true-life story of its author and her husband retiring to an island in the Caribbean and starting new careers in the education system . . . one in a public high school and one in a private prep school.It tells of principals and assistants, other teachers, and students . . . the effect of hurricanes and the establishment of a 'job bank.' It shows just what the students learned in class, what teachers put up with, and how the school passed 'accreditation.' It covers the hardships, illnesses, and the mountains people had to climb . . . and their shortcomings and joys.At the end, the 'addendum' covers suggestions that could end some of the ills and stop the 'carnival' of un-understandable events. It is hoped that this satire will awaken many of the offenders so that the pleasure of teaching will eventually overcome the frustrations. It is a challenge to new teachers to make a difference.

About this title

About the Author

G. Dayhoff Addley has been writing books since the age of 16 and has had several articles with pictures published. While teaching in St. Croix, she realized she would have to write down the daily humorous happenings on 3' x 5' cards in order to survive. When Ms. Addley retired after ten years, she sorted the cards chronologically and wrote them out. Too many situations escaped those cards, but any reader can see the overall picture, and those who have read my book (who are still in St. Croix) agree that 'That's the way it was and still is.' Teachers, parents and high school students everywhere will respond with feeling that 'That's the way it is everywhere!'

Edition details

• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0759626065
• ISBN 13: 9780759626065
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 240