fun facts
How many books did Esmé write?
11 books
Who is the author of Educating Esmé?
Esmé Raji Codell - just the first name is acceptable for points
What was the principal's name?
Mr. Turner
Where did Esmé grow up?
Uptown Chicago
What is one thing Esmé faced while she was teaching?
ANY OF THESE:
violent students, unsupportive administration, leading extra curricular events, juggling students' homelives
Why was it hard for Esmé to balance her work life and home life?
ANY OF THESE:
She had to help students through personal matters, plan a lot of events, and spend time outside of school making sure her curriculum was perfect.
How many years did Esmé teach?
2 years
What year of teaching was Esmé's diary about?
Her first year teaching
What happened with Ozzie?
His grades were plummeting, he had a new stepfather and was in an abusive home.
What did Esmé do after being a teacher?
Became a librarian
In which of the 5 takeaways did Esmé receive a superior teaching rating?
#5 finding a balance between home life and work life
What was Billy's punishment?
He was the teacher for the day
What grade did Esmé teach?
5th grade
What did Esmé want her students to call her?
Madame Esmé
Name one of the takeaways from our presentation
ANY OF THESE:
Kids home lives affect school life; Choose a good school district with good admin; Relationships (with students and/or staff) make or break your teaching career; Have a unique teaching style that fits the kids and is engaging, even if fellow teachers don’t understand; Find a balance between home life and work life.