Teachers These Days

Stories & Strategies for Reconnection

Teachers show up in different forms and in many chapters of a child’s life. Teaching is literacy and numeracy but, most importantly, it’s showing up with your whole heart. It’s walking kids—and yourself—through the hardest conversations about trauma, loss, grief, racism, or violence. As we work to piece together our education system in the fallout from a global pandemic, the focus must be on the teachers. If the people in charge—those teachers—aren’t okay, the students don’t stand a chance.

Inside Teachers These Days you will find 10 mighty chapters with 26 stories and 91 strategies that, together, are your place to land when you need to be reminded of your worth, your importance, and the impact you make on shaping our world.

This book is for those who need a place to land when they want to be reminded that, simply by the choice of their profession, they are a powerful force in shaping our world.

Dr. Jody Carrington and Laurie McIntosh bring together theory and practice, weaving the science of human development with real-life stories and tangible strategies told by those most qualified to share them—our teachers. This book is for those who need a place to land when they want to be reminded that, simply by the choice of their profession, they are a powerful force in shaping our world.

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“I was extremely excited to read this book and it did not disappoint. There is a lot of value embedded in this book for teachers at all levels of experience. At the end of the day teachers are in the business of relationships, and this book shows the reader the way to “help walk our children home” and build effective relationships.”

Jason W.

“Just what I needed as we prepare to return for another amazing year in the classroom! Thank you for reminding me of the wonderful things this profession allows us educators to experience when in relationship and in connection with our colleagues, students, and families. I am grateful for Dr. Jody and Laurie’s voices bringing us back to our why, the work we are blessed to do, and the difference we can make when we show up!”

Crystal P.

“Every teacher, educator, and education leader needs to read this book. Jody and Laurie hit the nail on the head on every. single. page! If you need validation, comfort, encouragement, inspiration, understanding, or ideas and mantras to carry you through the valuable and challenging job of teaching, this is perfect book for you!”

Audrey C.