Total Teaching: Your Passion Makes It Happen by Staszewski

Acknowledgments     vii
Introduction     ix
Today's Teacher     1
Teaching As a Career Choice     5
Current Events in Education     9
Unfounded, Unjustified Criticism     11
Teacher Advocacy     11
Tom Monzo, Jr., Third Grade Teacher     16
Today's Real Unsung Heroes     17
The Attributes of a Teacher     20
A Passion for Teaching     22
Why Did You Become a Teacher?     22
Light the Flame Within     23
Classroom Success     26
Self-Talk: Positive Word Usage and Affirmations     28
Self-Talk for a More Successful Year or 180 Days and Counting     32
How to Be More Energetic and Enthusiastic     36
Overcoming the Urge to Procrastinate     38
Learning How to Say "No" (and Feel Good about It)     40
Motivation     43
Goal Setting     44
Brainstorming     47
Time Management Techniques     48
Sometimes You Just Have to Make the Time     52
The Paperwork Avalanche     54
How to Complete a Major Project     54
Creativity     60
Ways to Enhance Your OwnCreativity     62
Movies, Entertainment, and Filmmaking     63
Music     64
Humor-You Have to Laugh!     66
When All Else Fails, Sometimes You Just Have to Laugh!     70
Ways to Create Humor in the Classroom     71
Change     73
Overcoming Adversity and Difficult Times     75
Life's Lessons     77
Memorable Events     82
Stress Relief     83
Stress in the Classroom     85
Take a Deep Breath     86
How to Stay Calm under Pressure     87
Self Rehab     89
Journal Writing: Why You Should Have Your Own Journal     89
Remember the Importance of Play     92
What Do You Do for Fun?     93
Remember to Say "Thank You"     94
Take Care of Yourself     96
Your Ideal Level of Performance-Being Your Best     97
Physical Fitness     100
Parking Lot Paradox     104
Getting Started     105
Diet     106
Take Care of Your Voice     112
You're Never Too Old to Teach     118
Thoughts about Longevity and the Aging Process     121
Planning to Retire?     125
Summary and Commentary     128
A Positive Change: Momentum Gaining on Teacher Recognition     130
One Last Assignment: Give Your Teachers An A+     131
Reference Quotes and Worksheet     133
About the Author     143