Introduction
Chapter 1: Ethics
Chapter 2: School Relationships
Chapter 3: Parents
Chapter 4: Professionalism
Chapter 5: Child Dignity
Chapter 6: Classroom Management
Chapter 7: Media, Social Media and Computers
Chapter 8: Homework
Chapter 9: Testing
Chapter 10: Positive Learning Environment
Chapter 11: Children’s Emotional Well-Being
Rebecca C. Schmidt has been a teacher and a school counselor for more than 25 years and has published 11 books to help educators, therapists and families. She lives in Mayfield Heights, Ohio with her husband, Craig, and their daughters, Hannah and Lauren.
Don’t Gossip in the Teacher’s Lounge is a must read for any
elementary teacher preparing to enter the field of education. The
second edition presents simple, yet elegant guidance on the
important themes, topics and issues that every new teacher will
experience during the first year on the job. In summary, this book
provides both practical guidance and tips that would be valuable
information for any educator.
*Patrick Ward, Director of Curriculum*
This is a beautifully written piece for beginning teachers. It
highlights important skills and qualities, beyond teaching for
content, that every classroom teacher needs in order to be
successful. It’s a snapshot of the realities of teaching in today’s
schools. Adherence to the lessons and suggestions in this book will
prepare teachers for the challenges of our profession and equip
them with strategies for success. This book also should be used by
administrators as a guidepost when recruiting, hiring, and
mentoring staff.
*Michael J. Barnes, Assistant Superintendent*
Don’t Gossip is chock-full of practical strategies and advice, not
only for new teachers, but for veteran teachers who value
continuous reflection on their own practices. Accomplished
practitioner and author, Rebecca Schmidt, has captured the essence
of a what it means to put students and their families first. Her
advice is grounded in years of observation and working in the
trenches. Rebecca is the consummate empathetic professional. This
book is not a place you visit once in your career but several times
throughout a career.
*Keith Kelly, PhD, superintendent*
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