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    The Desk in the Sky: The Humorous and Poignant Experiences of a Classroom Teacher
    The Desk in the Sky: The Humorous and Poignant Experiences of a Classroom Teacher
    The Desk in the Sky: The Humorous and Poignant Experiences of a Classroom Teacher
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    The Desk in the Sky: The Humorous and Poignant Experiences of a Classroom Teacher

    By Dr. Johanna LaFiandra

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    Dr. LaFiandra (a kindergarten dropout) writes about her life as a student and of her 30 years as a special educator in the public schools. Her humorous, touching and informative real life experiences give the reader an inside look at the life of dedicated teacher who did it her way by making her students enjoy learning.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBookBaby
    Release dateFeb 17, 2016
    ISBN9781495149412
    The Desk in the Sky: The Humorous and Poignant Experiences of a Classroom Teacher

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