Shattering the Perfect Teacher Myth: 6 Truths That Will Help you THRIVE as an Educator

by Aaron Hogan

Perfect teachers are like a myth! The idyllic myth of the perfect teacher—the one who has it all together and breezes through the school year without fear or stress and whose well-behaved students always get straight As—sets the bar incredibly high for educators. The problem is that this myth also perpetuates unrealistic expectations that erode self-confidence and set teachers up for failure. Author and educator Aaron Hogan is on a mission to shatter the myth of the perfect teacher by equipping educators with strategies that help them THRIVE. You’ll learn how to shift out of survival mode and how to thrive through... Teaching expectations to get everyone on the same page Hooking your students to increase engagement and community Rejecting isolation to create a powerful support system Imagining ways your work can be better on the path to success Valuing vulnerability to empower students to take risks Everyday conversations—the foundation for meaningful relationships If you’re tired of simply surviving and are ready to thrive, join Aaron in Shattering the Perfect Teacher Myth.

158 pages, Paperback

Published June 6, 2017

Reviews

[Karina · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good book to recharge, remind teachers that we are still human.
Good tips for building relationships and making people feel seen.

[Kelsey · Rating 4 out of 5]

A relatively short and easy read. This book includes a lot of great ideas and reminders for teachers. I enjoyed the positive nature of the book as well as the emphasis on building relationships with students and colleagues. The questions at the end of the chapters were a nice way for me to reflect upon my own teaching and gave me ideas to incorporate into my own life as a teacher.

[Rich Petroske · Rating 5 out of 5]

A book that carefully requires that you reflect on your own experiences and reexamine all the lessons you taught throughout your career. Shattering the Perfect Teacher Myth is written in a way that motivates you to want to be more, do more, and give more. A must read for every educator.

[Chris Loeffler · Rating 4 out of 5]

Would be particularly useful for newer teachers.

[Culleen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent read. Lots of good ideas.

[Chrissy · Rating 2 out of 5]

Good information but repetitive to me.