Not Cut Out to Be a Teacher

by Betty Weinberger

Ellie had studied education in college, but she wasn't prepared for the classroom. She is still haunted by the words spoken to her during her student teaching “Maybe you weren’t cut out to be a teacher.” Now she is taking on a new challenge, teaching special education students at a group home. Will she be able to succeed here? And how will the challenges of working at this experimental group home shape Ellie herself? Not Cut Out to be a Teacher? is a story that many will relate to. Though set in the 1970s and ‘80s, the experiences it deals with are a young woman trained in her field, who finds surprises, discouragements, and finally success. But not as she expected! Become a part of Ellie’s journey of work, relationships, and spiritual discovery in this honest, hope-filled novel. And get a taste of the world of special education, home Bible study groups, and the Messianic Jewish movement of the 1970s and ‘80s.

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Published January 1, 2016