Praise for the Second Edition:
"This book should be required reading for all teachers. The multitude of classroom strategies offers teachers invaluable insights and techniques."
-Michelle Fratti, Consultant, NYC Partnership for Teacher Excellence
Former Superintendent of Schools, New York City
Praise for the Third Edition:
"This book speaks to rookie teachers, veteran teachers, and every teacher in between. Through sharing stories, modeling behaviors, and holding up a mirror, the authors convey in a lighthearted way the truth of what teaching is all about-creating a classroom environment that encourages both students and educators to strive for and experience success."
-Sue Hughes, Supervisor
Allegany County Public Schools, MD
Resolve classroom management challenges with more than 300 field-tested insights, tips, and strategies!
In the third edition of this bestseller, teacher, trainer, and keynote speaker Renee Rosenblum-Lowden and school counselor Felicia Lowden Kimmel offer beginning and experienced teachers an abundance of techniques for dealing with everyday classroom management issues. Blending their professional knowledge, common sense, and wit, the authors provide new strategies for:
- Avoiding confrontations, defusing difficult situations, and encouraging honest communication
- Empowering students by building their confidence and cultivating responsible behaviors
- Getting students to complete homework assignments, come prepared, and stay on task
- Working with parents and staff
This timeless collection of innovative ideas and teacher-tested methods is an ideal "mentor-in-a-book" that educators will use again and again throughout their careers.
Industry Reviews
"Rosenblum-Lowden's energy alone lit up the room, and with her inspiring words, experienced advice, and genuine care, our students could not have been more moved. She is gifted with the way she shares her knowledge, and it is no wonder she is a sought-after presenter. She is a beacon for so many." -- Lisa Twiss, Instructor "This book should be required reading for all teachers. The multitude of classroom strategies offers teachers invaluable insights and techniques." -- Michelle Fratti, Consultant, NYC Partnership for Teacher Excellence "All who attended our end-of-the-year celebration made a special effort to let me know how much they enjoyed both interacting with Rosenblum-Lowden and listening to her presentation. I am certain they will be referring to You Have to Go to School...You're the Teacher! for their entire careers." -- Andrea Mucci, Manager for New Teacher Support "Renee Rosenblum-Lowden is an inspiring writer who has a message for rookie teachers, veteran teachers, and every teacher in between. Through sharing stories, modeling behaviors, and holding up a mirror, she brings home in a light-hearted way the truth of what a career in teaching is all about-creating a classroom environment that encourages both students and educators to strive for and experience success." -- Sue Hughes, Supervisor "Packs in many important tips on classroom management challenges. All are common concerns: what's new here are new approaches and strategies to make the teacher's job easier." -- The Bookwatch, June 2008
