Teach Better

By Chad Ostrowski, Tiffany Ott, Rae Hughart and Jeff Gargas

Are you ready to Teach Better? 

The Teach Better mindset infuses a purposeful, personal dedication to teaching better today than you did yesterday—and teaching better tomorrow than you did today. It’s not about comparing yourself to colleagues down the hall or the creative minds you’ve connected with on social media. This mindset is all about your commitment to be your best self and reach your students in more meaningful ways than you ever imagined. 

In this book, members of the Teach Better team share their personal journeys as well as stories from other amazing educators who share a vision to be better every day.

Packed with practical tips and strategies you can implement right away in your career as well as larger shifts you can make in your own journey, Teach Better provides a roadmap to experiencing growth in a whole new way.

“While educators search for ways to do everything to support student learning, Teach Better has found a way to fit the educational ‘puzzle pieces’ together in a way that's meaningful, aligned, and seamless for the students and the educator.”

—Neil Gupta, EdD, director of secondary education, Worthington City Schools, ASCD board member

“Raw! Real! Refreshing! The Teach Better authors declare truth bombs with honesty and vulnerability so you can do just what the title says . . . Teach Better! This gem of a book is a welcomed gift to education!”

—LaVonna Roth, creator, speaker, and lead illuminator of Ignite Your S.H.I.N.E.®

“This is a well-organized book with a powerful call to action to develop a Teach Better mindset.”

—Sheldon L. Eakins, PhD, director of the Leading Equity Center

“For new teachers who are aspiring to excellence, this book can light the way. For veteran teachers who want to reignite their flame, this book can provide the spark.”

—Danny Steele, educator, author, and speaker