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The 6 Dynamic Strategies of Highly Successful Teachers

Chapter 1

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When there is hope for the future, there is power in the present.
Dr. John C. Maxwell

Susan was born in severe poverty, too embarrassed to go to ele-mentary school because she only had one dress. But, she had big dreams and hopes. She earned her Ph.D. in education and became a leading university professor.

Jim was so obese he had to lose over 170 pounds before he could buckle his seatbelt. He hated every minute of every day as a teacher. But, he had big dreams and hopes. He lost the weight; then he started a wellness and exercise class for teachers at his school. Two years later, a more confident Jim was recognized for his enthusiasm and love for children as he was named Teacher of the Year.

Juanita was physically and sexually abused as a teen. She dropped out of high school. She swore she could never trust anyone enough to share a loving relationship. But, she also had big dreams and hopes. She eventually received her high school and college diplomas, married the man of her dreams, and started an enormously successful school-counseling program.

Just like these people and thousands of others, YOU have the same Personal Power within you. Personal Power simply means you have the ability to take action!

Research reveals that of the 100 most successful people in the world 70% overcame poverty, abuse, or a physical handicap. These people attributed their success to the challenges and obstacles they conquered. What challenges do you need to conquer in your class-room, and more importantly-in your life?

If you don’t have a plan for your life, someone else does.

Do you have a success plan for your personal and professional life? If not, this handbook for teachers is your blueprint for success!

Think of a movie you liked so much you watched it more than once. Why did you watch it again? Each time you watched the movie, did it end the same way? Of course it did. Most teachers want different results, or a different ending to "their movie," but think they can keep doing the same thing. You must change your thoughts, be-liefs, and actions if you want different results. Griping about situa-tions in your personal life or about your job as a teacher won’t bring different results. It takes a positive plan of action.

If you keep doin’ what you’ve been doin’, you’re gonna keep gettin’ what you’ve got!

This book includes a proven success plan for YOU! If you’re not satisfied with different areas of your life, you must change your game plan. This book will help you get the results you want!

Have you looked at your high school yearbook lately? One glance will relinquish any doubts you have about how much you and your classmates have changed. Nice haircut, by the way, and how about those clothes?

Remember the Hula Hoop, Slinky, and Silly Putty? Even though they are still sold in stores, they’re no longer hot items. Why? Times, people, needs, and wants change.

Need proof that schools have changed from what they used to be? Read the following list of teacher responsibilities in 1915:

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