"If you love teaching, the children you are teaching, and want to be a great and inspiring teacher with a lasting and life-improving impact, then this book is for you." --Mark Victor Hansen, Co-Creator of Chicken Soup for the Soul "We have four grown children and nine grandchildren. These wonderful writings and tips are loaded with potentially life-changing ideas to raise happy, healthy, self-confident children. Read them and practice them daily, and see what happens!" --Brian Tracy, Bestselling Author of More Than 80 Books, Including Eat That Frog! and No Excuses! "Rediscover your love for teaching and realize your worth! Julia Cook has shown her genius once again! Teach Kids, Not Content is an educational game changer! It offers both the "what" and the "how" for today's children to succeed in our ever-challenging world. With impactful, authentic stories backed up by strong research, this is a slam-dunk book that you won't want to put down!" --Dr Michele Borba PhD, Author of Thrivers and The Unselfie "Teach Kids, Not Content is a must read for all K-12 educators. Every aspect of teaching and classroom life is presented in a realistic and doable manner. The author's words are driven by a key ingredient of effective teaching--Relationship building! Each highly readable chapter provides techniques and strategies that build connections with students. Written from classroom experience, Teach Kids, Not Contentis an authentic difference maker for educators at any stage of their professional career.
" --Dr. Mary Jo Melvin, Professor of Education, Pennsylvania Western University "This timely book engages the reader to face important truths about teaching children. Julia Cook shares her experiences and heartfelt classroom stories alongside insightful step-by-step strategies. Teach Kids, Not Content showcases her love for children and how much she values their perspective. Julia encourages us to lead with our hearts when it comes to developing the minds of children." --Bridget Barnes, Director, Common Sense Parenting "Teach Kids, Not Content highlights the importance of authentic connection and offers a call to each of us as educators to remember the 'why' that first brought us into this profession. Through stories and anecdotes, this book offers hope, humor, and a reminder of how, even in the smallest of moments, we can make a difference in the lives of our young students." --Sarah I.
Springer, Ph.D., LPC, ACS "As a teacher, principal, and district administrator for 30 years, I highly recommend Teach Kids, Not Content to reinvigorate school staff. The book is practical and can bring value to individual teachers, book studies, and in professional development." --Christine Garbe, Owner and CEO, Fireweed Educational Consulting.