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Because of a Teacher - I am the lucky one

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Because of a Teacher officially published on August 7, 2021. I could not contain my excitement but it was also my first week at my new job in a new school district. I came home each night that first week and fell asleep without meaning to at 9:00pm. I loved this first week but I have eagerly awaited a moment of quiet and this morning, before my three kids and husband woke up, I found it! I sat down in the pure silence of the morning and read, really read Because of a Teacher . I have to be honest, it was pretty surreal to read a book that has my own chapter inside it. That aside, this book profoundly moved me. I love how George Couros was motivated to bring this book idea to life because he "wanted to bring a little light to the education world." Each section of this book felt like it was written for me and where I am in my own journey.  Gratitude The very first section filled me with gratitude for the educators who have impacted me in my childhood and the educators I have