Thanks to One of My Favorite Teachers: A Collection of Personal Stories

John Morrissey

ISBN 10: 0982721110 / ISBN 13: 9780982721117

Published by Reachable Stars Press, 2011

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Synopsis:

I am not a teacher, but an awakener. Robert Frost, American Poet No gift bears greater fruit than the nourishment from a teacher to a willing mind. Those who choose teaching as their vocation don t do it to inform their students, but to awaken their spirits and their ability to learn. John Morrissey believes, and has proven in this collection of stories lovingly told by a variety of contributors, that virtually everyone can instantly name his or her favorite teacher. He asked hundreds of people across the globe from many walks of life to share a story about that one teacher who had an impact far beyond the classroom. As he posed his question, nearly all were able to share the details of their favorite teacher and the memories that stayed with them long after class was dismissed. As you read these pages, you ll see that an extra spark occurs between a student and the teacher destined to be one of their favorites. Enjoy these stories, and remember to thank your own favorite teacher!

About the Author: For the last thirty-six years, John Morrissey has been a teacher. For most of those years, he taught English, Public Speaking, and Special Education at the same Midwestern high school. During those same years, he taught summer school, night school, and weekend college to supplement his income. For one of those years, he left the Midwest to be the Dean of Students at Beverly Hills Prep School, only longing to return to the Midwest. For the past ten years, he has taught leadership classes for Corporate America s Fortune 500 companies.John holds a BA degree in English, Speech, and Drama, and an MS degree in Special Education (Learning Disabilities). During his twenty-year tenure at Ralston High School in Omaha, Neb., he was the Freshman Basketball Coach, Student Council Sponsor, Prom Sponsor, Academic Decathlon Coach, and Junior Class Sponsor. He has been on the adjunct faculty at Metropolitan Community College, University of Nebraska, College of St. Mary, and Drake University. He taught summer school at Boys Town High School. He was a Leadership Trainer for Mutual of Omaha and Wells Fargo. He is a member of National Speakers Association and American Society for Training and Development. John is currently President of John Morrissey International, a speaking and consulting business. His awards include Nebraska Teacher of the Year Finalist, Nebraska State Outstanding Student Council Sponsor, Phi Delta Kappa Showcase Teacher, University of Nebraska Distinguished Alumni Award, Christa McAuliffe Excellence in Teaching Award, and Omaha World-Herald Distinguished Teacher Award.John is also an avid Wish Granter and Speaker for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.Finally, John believes thanking a teacher is something we all should continue to do.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Thanks to One of My Favorite Teachers: A ...
Publisher: Reachable Stars Press
Publication Date: 2011
Binding: hardcover
Condition: Very Good