Teach Well, Live Well

Teaching is a highly rewarding—and highly demanding—profession. Honoring educators for the invaluable work they do, this unique resource provides critical information about being a highly competent teacher while living a rewarding, satisfying life outside of work. New and experienced teachers will find a unique collection of strategies for developing essential skills for being masterful in teaching and in life. Focused on preparation and effective teaching techniques, this nuts-and-bolts volume helps teachers find the right balance between personal and professional priorities and covers a wide range of topics, such as: Increasing their teaching effectiveness Improving their ability to collaborate with others Developing self-care strategies for a vibrant personal and professional life Featuring “bottom line” tips, reproducibles for teacher reflection and support, and up-to-date resources, Teach Well, Live Well is an essential tool for educators looking to enjoy vibrant, productive careers and lives.

John Luckner is a professor in the School of Special Education at the University of Northern Colorado. He has worked as a classroom teacher, teacher trainer, researcher, and author for the past three decades. His primary professional interests include teacher preparation, language and literacy development, and collaboration. He is the coauthor of four books and one test and the author of several textbook chapters. He has written more than seventy-five juried journal articles. Suzanne Rudolph is a licensed clinical psychologist, certified personal and professional life coach, and clinical member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. She has assisted others with making important changes in their lives for the past sixteen years and has a private practice in northern Colorado.