| Description |
xix, 172 pages ; 22 cm |
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Mrs. Hardy-a small gesture of confidence can ignite a lifelong fire in a child / Deborah Roberts -- When someone see something in you, you can exceed all expectations / Misty Copeland -- An empowered teacher creates empowered students / Christy Turlington Burns -- The greatest gift you can give to anybody is your full presence / Oprah Winfrey -- You don't need permission to express your thoughts and opinions / Brooke Shields -- Reach for the lowest branch on the tallest tree / Octavia Spencer -- Teaching someone to read is the most meaningful gift you can give / Ann Patchett -- A small act of kindness can be a lifeline for a struggling child / Lucy Lui -- If a teacher sets the bar high, students will be inspired to jump over it / Tonya Lewis Lee -- The right teacher can change your life / Spike Lee -- Resting on our laurels can only take you so far / Robin Roberts -- When a teacher tells you who you can be, your world opens up / Anna Quindlen -- When someone thinks you can, you do / Jenna Bush Hager -- When a teacher sees you, everthing opens up / Rosie Perez -- Independence leads to confidence / George Stephanopoulos -- One compliment can spark a sense of pride / Gayle King -- A teacher can water the seeds of determination / Deborah Roberts -- There is nothing more selfless, generous, and kind than offering oneself in the service of educating others / Darren Walker -- Curiousity can lead to the answers to big questions / Deborah Norville -- A good teacher can help you learn how to roll with the punches / Al Roker -- The world is wide open for you if you work hard / Michael Strahan -- Understanding how you learn can set you on the right path / Bobbi Brown -- When a teacher hits you a ball, hit it back into their court / Martin Cooper -- Act as if you matter, and people will treat you that way / Lachanze -- A difficult teacher can inspire you to persevere and believe in yourself / Deborah Roberts -- Your passions can be turned into a job you love / Kenneth Cole -- When excellence is the expectation, kids rise to the challenge / Melody Hobson -- When you have a great teacher, there is no task you can't figure out / Ava Duvernay -- A single interaction with a teacher can change the way you view yourself / Emma Lovewell -- When you are encouraged to dream, possibilities can become reality / Daniel Boulud -- Proper communication is important / Kathryn Chenault -- Be a king, not a conqueror / Kenneth Chenault -- Change happens when you have the courage to ruffle some feathers / Sheryl Lee Ralph -- A teacher's attention can fill a child's soul with goodness / Kim Godwin -- A strength can be nurtured into something even stronger / Will Reeve -- Don't be quiet, don't hide yourself / The Reverend Eva Suarez -- A dynamic college professor can spark your passion / Deborah Roberts -- There is a teacher who has an eye on you-go to them / Michelle Williams -- Great things can happen when a teacher sees a student for who they are / Sunny Hostin -- Sometimes when you stand out, you start to fit in / Laysha Ward -- Teachers can break down barriers / Debra Martin Chase -- A teacher's influence can last a lifetime / Jimmie Allen -- When you're encouraged to be your authentic self, you flourish / Karen Duffy -- There is a wonder to be found outside the classroom / Deborah Roberts -- When a teacher believes in a student before they believe in themselves, they blossom / Keri Shahidi -- A good teacher is the tonic to something toxic / Lorrain Toussaint -- A little encouragement can lead to great things / Brit Bennett -- The most magical words are "You are smart" / Agenia Walker Clark, EdD -- Teachers are a mirror of your best self / Francesca Serritella -- Everything can be done better / Sergio Hudson -- Being seen can open a student's mind / Anna Deavere Smith -- Little pearls of wisdome can make a big impact / Kitt Shapiro -- School should be a safe space to express yourself / Abby Huntsman -- There's no need to separate being creative from being smart / Dawn Porter -- We are all teachers sometimes / Rachael Ray -- A tough teacher can give you the DNA of your career / Kim Powers -- Teachers can make great literature come alive / James Farmer -- A good teacher makes you feel safe asking questions / Julile Montagu -- The simplest lessons can have a lifelong impact / Vanessa Williams. |
| Summary |
"A giftable collection of essays from celebrity contributors celebrating the great work of teachers or a teacher they admire, curated by ABC journalist Deborah Roberts. Contributors include Oprah Winfrey, Jenna Bush Hager, Robin Roberts, Brooke Shields, Octavia Spencer, Misty Copeland, among others. Everyone can name a teacher that had an impact on their life. Educators not only open our minds to new ideas, but they also help us recognize our potential and our passions. However, they rarely get credit for the life changing work they do, and they may not have any idea how that work can impact a student all the way into adulthood. In Lessons Learned and Cherished: The Teacher Who Changed My Life, renowned ABC journalist Deborah Roberts curates a collection of essays, letters, and musings from celebrity friends and colleagues alike that share how teachers changed them and helped them get to where they are today"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Subject |
Teachers -- United States -- Biography.
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Celebrities -- United States -- Biography.
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| Added Author |
Roberts, Deborah, 1960- editor.
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| ISBN |
9781368095051 (hardcover) |
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