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Teachers Are People
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781026024379
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 74
Weight: 0.26
Height: 0.15 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Teachers Are People is an evocative collection of verse that offers a compassionate and often humorous look into the daily lives of educators. Written by Virginia Church, this work peels back the professional veneer of the classroom to reveal the human emotions, challenges, and quiet triumphs experienced by those dedicated to the calling of teaching.
Through a series of poignant and relatable poems, Church explores the intricacies of teacher-student dynamics, the administrative burdens of school life, and the profound impact instructors have on the next generation. The verses within Teachers Are People resonate with timeless truths about the educational landscape, highlighting the vulnerability and strength required to shape young minds.
Church's writing captures the essence of the schoolhouse-from the chaos of the playground to the stillness of the library-providing a voice for the unsung heroes of the academic world. This collection serves as both a tribute to the profession and a reminder that, beneath the authority of the podium, teachers are individuals with their own dreams, frustrations, and depths of character. It remains a significant piece of educational literature, offering insight into the social and emotional history of the American school system during the early twentieth century.
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