Above and
Beyond: Excellence in Education
“an
illuminating and inspiring celebration of more than twenty
talented educators recognized by their peers for excellence and
the creative ideas that motivate and vitalize their students” (Booksurge
Publishing)
Above and Beyond: Excellence in Education,
by Harriet Goldin of The Goldin Foundation for Excellence in
Education, speaks to the dramatic need for improving education
in the United States. With so much focus on what is wrong,
Goldin reminds us in page after page what is right, creative,
and inspiring. These first-hand stories recount the exciting
projects and inventiveness of deeply committed and talented
educators, all of whom have been publicly recognized by their
peers for excellence in their classrooms, schools, and
communities. What did these educators do that sets them apart?
How did they arrive at their ideas and then implement them?
Whether readers reflect upon the wonder of learning, creative
problem solving, or the needs of the child, everyone from
student to parent to veteran educator will appreciate the
creativity, the daring, and the passion of these outstanding
educators and perhaps take a closer look at their own potential
for excellence.
Reflections of the
Reader
You are encouraged to continue your
self-reflection. Discussions with others about topics of
interest can also be constructive. Above and Beyond:
Excellence in Education has an interactive forum for
extended dialogs where you can enter your own reflections to the
guided questions posed in the book. You can also pose your
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Back Cover Text
Above and Beyond: Excellence in Education,
by Harriet Goldin, is an inspiring reminder of the power of
teaching and the unlimited creative ideas available to all
teachers. We meet more than twenty men and women, impassioned
and dedicated educators who share with us the projects and
directions that not only have motivated and increased the
learning capability of their students, but have sent energy
beyond the classroom and into the community.
The role of the educator is very challenging and demanding. It
is also a role that affords immeasurable satisfaction. Harriet
Goldin is to be commended for editing this very impressive book.
She has skillfully gathered the insights of educators as they
share with clarity and passion the ways in which they reach not
only the minds but also the hearts and spirits of their
students. The words of these gifted
educators will provide guideposts and inspiration for all
teachers, encouraging creativity and love of their profession. I
believe that Above and Beyond:
Excellence in Education will serve as a
major resource in the field of education, to be read and re-read
on numerous occasions.
Dr.
Robert Brooks, Faculty, Harvard Medical
School, author of The Self-Esteem Teacher and
co-author of Raising Resilient
Children.
Harriet Goldin has taught and consulted at all levels,
kindergarten through college. She was Director of Career and
Instructional Development for The Education Cooperative, a
collaborative of fourteen school systems in metro-west Boston.
In 1989, she established The Goldin Foundation for Excellence in
Education, which encourages recognizing the “unsung heroes” who
have made outstanding contributions in their classrooms,
schools, and communities. The foundation is dedicated to
validating educators, sharing best practices, attracting new teachers,
and retaining quality teachers.
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