Claire Rachel Maghtas - Teacher You Are Enough & More: A Guide to Uplift Educators

Teacher You Are Enough & More

A Guide to Uplift Educators

CLAIRE RACHEL MAGHTAS
& KAREN JEAN EPPS

NASHVILLE

NEW YORKLONDONMELBOURNEVANCOUVER

Teacher You Are Enough & More

A Guide to Uplift Educators

2018 Claire Rachel Maghtas & Karen Jean Epps

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T he ultimate goal of life is the acquisition of wisdom: Aristotle said wisdom is the combination of knowledge and character. Both are important but what guarantees real success in life is character. It is a process that starts very early in life guided, or more important modeled, by parents and teachers. Karen and Claires book is a very significant contribution in this area. Children will acquire the knowledge and virtues to make them good pro-social individuals by experiential osmosis, i.e., picking the examples of grownups, rather than just by teachers dispensing notions. This book is very practical; it gives teachers experiential tools to keep up their spirits, their vision, in function of their very challenging ministry with children, in this rapidly changing and conflictive world.

Dr. Miguel Novak,

Former faculty at Boston College and Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA Former Director of Campus Ministry at the University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA Lay missionary and adult religious educator in the US and 6 other countries.

When I was a very new educator, I wish I had a book like this! As an adopted child of God, I am excited to have read a book geared to teachers and the use of scriptures to be of encouragement to teachers at all levels of growth in their faith and profession. The focus is upon the personal desires of the teacher, as it pertains to the work, for the success of their students. The main idea is becoming your dream teacher through key ideas like: compassion, dealing with struggles and living your values, are touched on in this book. Living in these values are crucial for teachers regardless of the view and have helped in my daily success. Ultimately, these are the keys that you must learn in order to break the desire to leave the profession of teaching in the first several years. Thank you for a good reading that includes some experiences and ideas rooted in both secular and scriptural world views, which the Christian educator must learn to grapple with and balance daily.

Kawika Berthelette,

Public School Music Teacher and Church Worship Leader

This book is packed full of useful confirmations and gratitude statements that every teacher needs to have on their desk. These are great to use as anchors to elevate the spirit into positive energy preparing us to be good role models for our students.

Charlene McDonald,

Public School Preschool teacher

The title is fabulous as often times teachers are made to feel they are not enough and more is required. This book tells teachers they are enough and more! It gives us permission to boost ourselves into higher consciousness.

Bill Delve,

General Education Public School Teacher

The varied topics that are touched upon encourage me when I am struggling during my day. Reading and reflecting upon the verses help uplift my spirit. Every teacher needs this book to refer to and reflect on in times of challenges when in need of a little pick-me-up.

Lindsey Jack,

General Education Public School Teacher

How appropriate for a teacher to read about knowledge being silver and wisdom as gold and claim them as a crown on their head! There is power in expressing blessings and grace on ourselves instead of expecting others to do it.

Janet Fernandez,

General Education Public School Teacher.

Its a goldmine of answers, love, encouragement, and inspiration to live in peace and harmony. This book is written for all the seasons in our life. It has faith-filled confirmations to get us through the day.

Bobi Walter,

Special Education teacher.

This encouraging book, written by two long time and respected public-school teachers, offers being patient and giving positive advice for changing behavior and getting powerful results with students.

Chris Coble,

Public School Teacher Librarian

The tools and strategies in the back of the book were excellent and useful to relieve tension and stress of everyday pressures. It is necessary to take a few minutes, without feeling guilty, during our busy day to meditate and focus upon our body and mind so we can give our best to our students.

Jerome Martinez,

Public School Art Teacher

The experiences in this book touched my heart and I can relate to the stories shared because they have also happened to me through my years of teaching. This reminds me, with all the hard work, teachers do make a difference in students lives.

Stephanie Nikolaou,

Retired Public School Teacher

F or all the hard-working educators committed to serving and training students as productive members of society helping our country succeed.

By Dr. Vicki Caruana, Americas Teacher

T wo accomplished teachers, Claire and Karen co-authored this book of encouragement to uplift teachers through their daily challenges in the education world. This book is a reminder to stay in the Word and trust the promises of God to elevate the spirit to a positive mindset. It contains invigorating and uplifting scripture to help educators maintain balance, peace and the renewal of the mind. They have also shared inspirational and personal stories teachers can relate to, similar to what I did in my book titled: Apples & Chalkdust 180 Inspirational Stories and Encouragement for Teachers.