The Short Pencil is the Sharp One

by Ritchie R. Moorhead


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Softcover
£10.18
Softcover
£10.18

Book Details

Language : English
Publication Date : 25/06/2011

Format : Softcover
Dimensions : 5x8
Page Count : 212
ISBN : 9781463408534

About the Book

The Short pencil is the Sharp one is a book for anyone interested in public school education. It captures the inner workings of our schools from the auditorium to the classroom. No stone is left unturned. No area is sacred. The new teacher will see what lies ahead. Pitfalls and surprises will be revealed to those who listen. It is wise planning for the new career. The older, and often frustrated, classroom teacher will become renewed, refreshed and restored as he or she considers returning for another year. Burn-out is real. Learn how to recover from this crippling malady. Administrators will find choice thoughts for much-needed reforms and effective leadership. Our leaders will enjoy a fresh look at their role in life. Parents can understand how our schools work by exploring the heretofore undefined parameters within which their children exists.


About the Author

Ritchie R. Moorhead is a retired industrial arts (shop) teacher, photographer and freelance writer. A graduate of Nescopeck High School in Pennsylvania, he holds both bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Millersville University. His active lifestyle provided the time to do the research for this book.