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When I tell people my book is about the need to love students, I sometimes get quizzical looks. People say, "What do you mean, love students? Is that possible, Wendy? And is it really necessary?" To which I say: "Yes and yes!"
My book aims to convince teachers and leaders that love is the key to miracle-filled classrooms. When I first began teaching at Mott College in Flint and Lapeer, Michigan, and before that, North Branch High School, I, like many instructors, thought all my students needed was a good lesson plan and an educated, caring, and well-meaning instructor.
However, on my journey as a teacher, wife, mother, and Christ follower, I began to realize that what God wants, and what every student truly seeks from a teacher, is love! Love is much more than just caring; it is expressed in all the qualities of love modeled by Jesus Christ and revealed by the apostle Paul -- kindness, humility, generosity, sincerity, and compassion, among others. I don't believe it is enough to say, "I care". Instead, forefront in every teacher's mind should be, "I love". Thus, I hope teachers come to believe that classroom love is possible and the most important goal of teaching. The hard part? Expressing love! That's why I provide "12 Love Lessons for Teachers" in my book. They are concrete strategies, approaches, and perspectives for teachers to actively express their love.
So, what are the results of classroom love? Students who find acceptance, confidence, belief, passion, self love, and love for others -- truly miraculous results! I hope my book inspires and challenges teachers (and every kind of leader) to start loving their students today! Reach for miracles!
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