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Finish Strong
The Veteran Teacher’s Guide to Staying Happy, Healthy, and Highly Effective
If you’ve been teaching for more than 10 years, this book is for you. Tom Hierck and Alex Kajitani celebrate the value of veteran teachers who have shaped schools without holding an administrative title. You’ll discover ways to stay motivated while you plan the next phase of life and finish your career strong.
Navigate your final stretch of teaching and your retirement journey
Approaching the latter stages of your teaching career? Gain practical strategies and insights to help you finish strong while preparing for the transition to retirement. Using anecdotes and exercises informed by real-life experience, authors Tom Hierck and Alex Kajitani help veteran teachers reflect on relationships, work well with intergenerational groups, and stay energized and effective in the classroom during their homestretch of teaching.
Grades K–12 teachers can use this book to:
- Understand the stages of their teaching career
- Reflect on people who have positively impacted them through the years
- Navigate the complexities of collaborating with younger educators
- Rejuvenate their passion for teaching by reflecting on their journey and accomplishments
- Prepare for a fulfilling, secure retirement by planning ahead
