I Could Have Been A Journalist
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"I Could Have Been A Journalist" is a book that is a reflection on the author's first year as a teacher. Corwin T. Harris clearly communicates the challenges that are faced in side of the public schools, and he does so with humor and wit. This book is by no means a venting session, but the opportunity to look at the teaching profession from an insider's point of view. This non-fiction book reads as a great fiction work, but all accounts are 100% true!
Corwin T. Harris
Corwin T. Harris is an author, poet, preacher, teacher, actor, director, and academic! He published his first book of poetry,"From the Heart: Poetry about Life", in 2015. He is currently working on a second book of poetry called "Conditions of the Heart" due out in late 2016. Aside from writing, he has been in theater for over 20 years. He is currently a high school English teacher in NY. He is pursuing a second master's degree, and also runs a non-profit organization. When asked why he writes, Corwin said "It comes from my love of books. I have been surrounded by books my entire life. Growing up there were seven bookcases in our house, filled with books on top of books".
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I Could Have Been A Journalist - Corwin T. Harris
I Could Have Been a Journalist
My First Year Teaching in a New York School District
By Corwin T. Harris
Copyright 2015 Corwin T. Harris
Smashbooks Edition
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Table of Contents
A Note from the Author
Acknowledgements-
1. Introduction
2. What did I get myself into?
3. Colleague or Cry Baby
4. Common Crap
5. Put your phones away
6. …And parents
7. The Putrid Existence of Substitute Teachers
8. Final Thoughts
9. About the Author
A note from the author:
Hi guys. Thank you so much for picking up my book and reading it. It really is an honor for me that out of the millions of books you could be holding, you are holding mine. So thank you once again. I hope you enjoy what I have to say about teaching and the education system as a whole. I hope I don’t sound too preach-y on some topics. I just wanted to give some insight to the point of view from a teacher. Let me know what you think of it! I can be reached at corwintharrisbooks@gmail.com.
Thanks Again!
-Corwin
Acknowledgements
I thank my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for the strength every day to get up and continue the fight to save these kids.
To my High School Teachers, Thank you for the wisdom you have imparted into me!
To my family, thank you for listening to my horror stories and keeping my sane during the crazy days.
To The Dr. Tracy
, Ms. Tracy A. Harris: Thank you for taking the time to read this manuscript and give me your honest opinion. I love and appreciate you more than words can express.
To my VERY FIRST CLASS EVER: Thank you for making me a teacher from day one. I will never forget any of you!
Introduction
This book is in no way a complaint about the woes and evils of teaching. Instead, it is a peek into the classroom from a perspective not often appreciated: that of the classroom teacher. I have been in just about every form of teacher there is in High School. I was a student teacher, a substitute teacher, a consultant teacher, and a classroom teacher. My first year, I was the consultant teacher for several inclusion classes, and the classroom teacher for resource room, and a substitute teacher.
The time I have spent in the classroom gave me a world of experience that no college courses could offer me. Things are wonderful in theory, but the practical application of the theory to the classroom situation is not as smooth as one would think. In my first year, I have experienced some extreme highs and extreme lows of the profession of education. I have had students love me one day and hate me the next. I’ve been