Teach students about character and values.  Check out the Foundation for a Better Life website for free posters and other motivational materials.

 

Wade Whitehead is the chairman of the Virginia Milken Educators Network and an outstanding elementary school teacher. His website is full of ideas and insights.  You can write Wade as well.

 

Philip Bigler was the 1998 National Teacher of the Year. He is an editor and author of Be A Teacher, You Can Make A Difference.  

 

Virginia Professional Educators is the major sponsor of the Teachers of Promise Institute. They provide low cost tort insurance and are committed to improving the quality of teaching.  Tracey Bailey, the 1993 National Teacher of the Year, is the state director.  Read more about Tracey at the CCSSO website.

 

Be a Teacher was written by award-winning educators who share their stories, ideas, and philosophy.  You will be inspired and renewed by reading this outstanding book.

 

Great Advice for new teachers from veteran educators.

Read the incredible story about Mallory Holtman, Liz Wallace, and Sarah Tucholsky.  Watch the video below.