Meditations Help Teachers Focus and Maintain Effectiveness in Classroom
Teachers want to guide and enrich their students, but classroom disruptions can sidetrack their focus. By taking time for short, simple meditations, teachers can regain their purpose and develop positive, effective relationships with their pupils.
Austin, TX (PRWEB) May 11, 2009 -- Teachers want their students to succeed, but that purpose can get lost amid classroom disruptions, administrative red tape, and maintaining discipline. Now teachers have a unique source for retaining their purpose and renewing their energy in Nancy Oelklaus' "Alphabet Meditations for Teachers: Everyday Wisdom for Educators" (ISBN 9781932690880, Loving Healing Press, 2009).
"Alphabet Meditations for Teachers" contains twenty-six poems that cover topics from A--Z that teachers will find an invaluable resource in helping them become effective instructors and role models to their students. The meditations will show teachers how to replace frustration, anxiety, and anger with peace, love for their students, and a renewed desire to give of themselves for the benefit of their pupils.
Designed for individual or small group use, "Alphabet Meditations for Teachers" reminds teachers of their higher purpose, that their students trust them, and that they have a mission to educate and make the world better through the gifts they give their pupils. Each meaningful poem has a colorful photograph to accompany it and reinforce its message. A guide to using the meditations is also included.
Teachers who read the meditations will:
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- Sharpen intuitive abilities.
- Watch issues be resolved easily by learning to let go.
- Enhance relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Enjoy teaching more by focusing on what's really important.
- Be peaceful, regardless of the situation.
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Educators and Administrators Praise "Alphabet Meditations for Teachers." Caroline Eick, Ph.D. says "'Alphabet Meditations for Teachers' is a most needed antidote to the toxic side effects of our accumulated reactions to institutional rigidity and regimentation…over meaningful and organic teaching and learning." Sherry Henderson, Principal at Trinity Episcopal School, in Marshall, Texas states, "'Alphabet Meditations for Teachers' tugs at the heart strings of all teachers…Nestled in the honest questioning and prayers are answers for teachers regarding the spiritual power of teaching and the magnificent ignition of discovery, laughter, and true community in our classrooms."
About the Author:
A native of southwest Oklahoma, Nancy Oelklaus began her career as a high school English teacher in Marshall, Texas. She earned the B.A. in Communications, cum laude, from Oklahoma Baptist University, the M.A. in English from the University of North Texas and the doctorate in Educational Administration from Texas A&M University, Commerce, where she was named an outstanding graduate. For nine years she served as assistant superintendent for instructional services in Marshall, TX, followed by nine years as executive director for the Texas Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. Her previous book "Journey from Head to Heart: Living and Working Authentically" won first place in the Spirituality/Inspiration Category in the 2008 Reader Views Literary Awards and was selected as its Book of the Year.
"Alphabet Meditations for Teachers: Everyday Wisdom for Educators" (ISBN 9781932690880, Loving Healing Press, 2009) can be purchased through local and online bookstores. For more information, visit www.AlphabetMeditations.com. Publicity contact: www.ReaderViews.com. Review copies available upon request.
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