The Education of a Teacher by Susan Van Kirk

This book was written by one of my high school English teachers. One chapter of it is a great trip down "nostalgia lane" for me while the other chapters are truly insightful views and experiences of a caring and dedicated teacher. You certainly don't have to know the author to enjoy this book. She wrote this book as a testament to teaching in order to inspire, enlighten and share her (30-plus years) journey of teaching in a small Midwestern town. Mrs. Van Kirk was an inspiration to me in high school and is once again--teacher to teacher.