Genre: Fiction/Humor
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I was a young teacher when I first read Kaufman's inspirational book, and it made me laugh and cry in equal parts. Anyone who has ever attempted to teach in the public school system is well aware of the bureaucracy that stands firmly in the way. The author's ability to show teachers and students as real people is amazing. She lets them speak through memos, letters, student comments, correspondence between teachers, directives from the principal, etc. It captured my day to day life in such a humorous and touching way that it really helped me get through those days.
Miss Barrett is naive when she enters Calvin Coolidge High School and a bit overwhelmed. She is there to make a difference and never stops trying. I recognized many of my students in her students, and her characterization of some of the teachers were only slight exaggerations of the teachers who surrounded me each day. I loved the book then...
...and I love the book now. It is truly timeless in a way that will allow today's teachers to relate to Miss Barrett's experiences as completely as I did years ago. This is a well written book that should be read by every teacher, parent, student and former student who wants to better understand the workings of a school. It will make you laugh while tugging at your heartstrings.
Beverly
Publisher - Simon and Schuster
Date of Publication - October 1988
Miss Barrett is naive when she enters Calvin Coolidge High School and a bit overwhelmed. She is there to make a difference and never stops trying. I recognized many of my students in her students, and her characterization of some of the teachers were only slight exaggerations of the teachers who surrounded me each day. I loved the book then...
...and I love the book now. It is truly timeless in a way that will allow today's teachers to relate to Miss Barrett's experiences as completely as I did years ago. This is a well written book that should be read by every teacher, parent, student and former student who wants to better understand the workings of a school. It will make you laugh while tugging at your heartstrings.
Beverly
Publisher - Simon and Schuster
Date of Publication - October 1988
