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13 Pillows for Affective Teachers
Bruce Brier, physical educator and wrestling coach at Warwick High, is on the verge of resigning after losing one of his athletes to suicide. But just before handing in his letter of resignation, a mysterious janitor appears in his doorway. The stranger offers his condolences, but also an answer to everyone’s burning why did Bruce's star athlete take his own life?
For years, Sweethearts & Heroes has been changing the world by bringing the power of hope and action to hundreds of schools and millions of kids. 13 Pillows for Affective Teachers is a timeless fictional allegory based on true stories of loss and hope, weaving together our thirteen professional development principles every educator should use to create a culture of empathy and compassion.
No matter what stage of the educating journey you find yourself in, be it a first-year teacher or time-tested veteran, you’ll find yourself somewhere within these pages. As Bruce walks through many of the everyday challenges educators face, you'll travel through a variety of social emotional, behavioral, and empathetic practices designed to enhance your daily life as an educator. Learning is a life-long pursuit, and these 13 Pillows provide an enduring philosophy for any field of education.
For years, Sweethearts & Heroes has been changing the world by bringing the power of hope and action to hundreds of schools and millions of kids. 13 Pillows for Affective Teachers is a timeless fictional allegory based on true stories of loss and hope, weaving together our thirteen professional development principles every educator should use to create a culture of empathy and compassion.
No matter what stage of the educating journey you find yourself in, be it a first-year teacher or time-tested veteran, you’ll find yourself somewhere within these pages. As Bruce walks through many of the everyday challenges educators face, you'll travel through a variety of social emotional, behavioral, and empathetic practices designed to enhance your daily life as an educator. Learning is a life-long pursuit, and these 13 Pillows provide an enduring philosophy for any field of education.
184 pages, Paperback
Published September 21, 2021
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July 7, 2022
When the Sweethearts and Hero’s were at school, they obviously were promoting this book. I bought it. From what they said, I assumed it was going to be a compilation of different stories, it wasn’t. Won’t go into it more as not to be a spoiler, except to say, the end was odd. There were a few teary eyes moments, but I guess I went in expecting more ... which may be unfair.
February 15, 2025
This book is the last 15-years of our journey and the time we have spent in front of tens of thousands of educators. Every page in this book is based on TRUE events. Even Alan was based on a young man named Evan, and the real Tim is based on one of my favorite humans, Tim McGowan (my Yoda)! This book is dedicated to all the great educators we have met in our journey across this great nation!
September 9, 2022
This book wasn’t expected …. I expected a textbook type book but was shocked to have a story to read which delivered the information. I had many times where I had to pause to reflect on the passage because it was either eye-opening or a big AHA moment
October 9, 2022
Must Read for Educators.
So many tidbits of knowledge in this book that can help every teacher become a better teacher. Sometimes our difficult students are the ones that teach is the most. I loved the stories and examples to help understand.
So many tidbits of knowledge in this book that can help every teacher become a better teacher. Sometimes our difficult students are the ones that teach is the most. I loved the stories and examples to help understand.
April 18, 2024
Excellent read for every person who works with children.
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