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Better Days presents 180 inspirational readings and creative activities to help teachers and students stay present and optimistic while integrating healthy habits into their lives.
AcknowledgmentsI am privileged and grateful to have many wonderful people who have supported me throughout this book project. I want to acknowledge a handful of them here. My daughter Chelsea LaRose, 1st grade teacher, whose bright light has taught me more about living better days than any research I've unearthed. Chelsea has written, edited, and conducted action research using the practices from this book in her own life and the student connections with her 1st graders. My cousin and collaborator Jessica Infantino contributed to and helped edit this book and kept believing this project was worthwhile. More important, she showed up when I had not-so-good days. Bill Varner, a brilliant ASCD senior acquisitions editor who once again believed in me and gave me a chance to publish on a topic that isn't quite mainstream in the world of education. Miriam Calderone, whose careful editing and creative suggestions made this book considerably better and who made the publishing experience phenomenal. My husband Andy, who has put up with me hauling a laptop and a bag full of books with me whenever he drives. (I work best when I'm contained, so a car ride is my perfect writing spot.) My son Craig, whose life is just one better day after another. My sister Amy, who knows how to listen and support. Kathy Sweeney, whose authentic friendship means more to me than she'll ever realize. Jean Fillman, a former kindergarten teacher and friend, who read the entire rough draft and provided insightful ideas and feedback. My graduate assistant Rachel Schlosberg, who helped brainstorm, organize, and edit. West Chester University of Pennsylvania graduate students and Garnet Valley School District teachers who conducted action research using the practices and student connections in the book with themselves and their students. My incredible physical therapist, Chris Coppins, who kept my body healthy so I could work pain-free while writing Better Days. Teachers everywhere, who are doing their absolute best to live better days. Children throughout the world, who need the adults in their midst to be present and living their best lives. Divine guidance that is always there, as long as I remember to ask and, more important, listen. Printed by for personal use only |
I am privileged and grateful to have many wonderful people who have supported me throughout this book project. I want to acknowledge a handful of them here.
My daughter Chelsea LaRose, 1st grade teacher, whose bright light has taught me more about living better days than any research I've unearthed. Chelsea has written, edited, and conducted action research using the practices from this book in her own life and the student connections with her 1st graders.
My cousin and collaborator Jessica Infantino contributed to and helped edit this book and kept believing this project was worthwhile. More important, she showed up when I had not-so-good days.
Bill Varner, a brilliant ASCD senior acquisitions editor who once again believed in me and gave me a chance to publish on a topic that isn't quite mainstream in the world of education.
Miriam Calderone, whose careful editing and creative suggestions made this book considerably better and who made the publishing experience phenomenal.
My husband Andy, who has put up with me hauling a laptop and a bag full of books with me whenever he drives. (I work best when I'm contained, so a car ride is my perfect writing spot.)
My son Craig, whose life is just one better day after another.
My sister Amy, who knows how to listen and support.
Kathy Sweeney, whose authentic friendship means more to me than she'll ever realize.
Jean Fillman, a former kindergarten teacher and friend, who read the entire rough draft and provided insightful ideas and feedback.
My graduate assistant Rachel Schlosberg, who helped brainstorm, organize, and edit.
West Chester University of Pennsylvania graduate students and Garnet Valley School District teachers who conducted action research using the practices and student connections in the book with themselves and their students.
My incredible physical therapist, Chris Coppins, who kept my body healthy so I could work pain-free while writing Better Days.
Teachers everywhere, who are doing their absolute best to live better days.
Children throughout the world, who need the adults in their midst to be present and living their best lives.
Divine guidance that is always there, as long as I remember to ask and, more important, listen.
