Chalk dust : reflections from a teacher's first year / Alexander Curby.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Curby, Alexander, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

First year teachers.

Teachers--Texas--Biography.

Teachers.

Teaching.

Alexander, Curby.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (146 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Fort Worth, Texas : Richard Curby, [2024]

Summary:

Chalk Dust by Curby Alexander is a reflective exploration of a teacher's first year in the profession. The author shares personal experiences, challenges, and triumphs encountered while navigating the complexities of teaching. Aimed at aspiring and current educators, the book offers insights into the emotional and professional journey of a teacher, emphasizing the importance of perseverance, dedication, and the impact of teaching on students' lives. Through memoir-like narratives, Alexander aims to inspire and support educators in an increasingly demanding field, highlighting the profound sense of purpose and fulfillment that teaching can bring. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Praise for Chalk Dust

Title Page

Copyright

Contents

Preface

Prologue: The Chaos Game

Chapter 1: The Box

Chapter 2: Alone

Chapter 3: Place

Chapter 4: In Loco Parentis

Chapter 5: Fuzzy

Chapter 6: Cracks

Chapter 7: Spaghetti

Chapter 8: The Comparison Trap

Chapter 9: Arrows

Chapter 10: Conferences with Parents

Chapter 11: Songs and Stories

Chapter 12: Proxy

Chapter 13: Imposter

Chapter 14: Communion

Chapter 15: Busted

Chapter 16: Repaired

Chapter 17: Boxes

Chapter 18: Out of the Shadows

Epilogue: Dear Curby

Acknowledgements

About the Author Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

9780875658612

087565861X

OCLC:

1427063410