Teacher to Teacher Author:Mike Walker Education in America is under attack from all sides: parents, students, politicians, the news media, and from educators themselves. Everyone is able to point fingers of blame, but few are able or willing to provide answers. The "solutions" that are touted end without the desired results and become just another fad chased by educators trying to... more » please everyone ... and not succeeding. Ultimately, it seems that teachers are lost. Why are they in classrooms? What is the purpose of education? Who cares? Teacher to Teacher cuts away this atmosphere to expose the human side of education...and a spiritual side. It explores true classroom incidents of teachers interacting with students and faculty. This book is directed primarily to teachers where they are, sharing experiences, and offering a helping hand. Teacher to Teacher takes a look at Jesus' teachings, plus how and why He taught. Through His parables and the author's experiences in the classroom, teachers are reminded of the importance of teaching, of the importance of the teacher to his or her students and, in turn, the students' importance to their teacher. Seven teaching vignettes are featured in this book. Jesus is a master teacher, so while His parables teach us valuable insights, His teaching techniques are also important to consider. Each provides teachers with a new perspective on techniques they already use or show a new method to try in their classrooms at every grade level. Teachers need words of encouragement and inspiration. They need to know that they aren't alone. In using the teachings of Christ, education can regain its importance. Christian teachers can shake off doubts about their faith caused by society's dismissal of Jesus. He is real, and His words of guidance do provide a crystal clear view of the world and a Christian's place in it.« less