Elizabeth A. Norell is Associate Director of Instructional Support at the University of Mississippi.

“So much competes for our attention in teaching and learning spaces that we might forget to take care of a precious resource—ourselves. Liz Norell shares supportive actions educators can take to embrace their authenticity and reclaim their joy. This book is a breath of fresh air.”—Tracie Marcella Addy, coauthor of What Inclusive Instructors Do: Principles and Practices for Excellence in College Teaching“The Present Professor asks us to recognize the importance of bringing our imperfect, growing, caring whole selves to the classroom. Through stories, critical reflection, and a set of challenging prompts, this book offers a map to meaning and fulfillment in a faculty career.”—Susan Hrach, author of Minding Bodies: How Physical Space, Sensation, and Movement Affect Learning

Elizabeth A. Norell is Associate Director of Instructional Support at the University of Mississippi.

“So much competes for our attention in teaching and learning spaces that we might forget to take care of a precious resource—ourselves. Liz Norell shares supportive actions educators can take to embrace their authenticity and reclaim their joy. This book is a breath of fresh air.”—Tracie Marcella Addy, coauthor of What Inclusive Instructors Do: Principles and Practices for Excellence in College Teaching“The Present Professor asks us to recognize the importance of bringing our imperfect, growing, caring whole selves to the classroom. Through stories, critical reflection, and a set of challenging prompts, this book offers a map to meaning and fulfillment in a faculty career.”—Susan Hrach, author of Minding Bodies: How Physical Space, Sensation, and Movement Affect Learning

Elizabeth A. Norell is Associate Director of Instructional Support at the University of Mississippi.

“So much competes for our attention in teaching and learning spaces that we might forget to take care of a precious resource—ourselves. Liz Norell shares supportive actions educators can take to embrace their authenticity and reclaim their joy. This book is a breath of fresh air.”—Tracie Marcella Addy, coauthor of What Inclusive Instructors Do: Principles and Practices for Excellence in College Teaching“The Present Professor asks us to recognize the importance of bringing our imperfect, growing, caring whole selves to the classroom. Through stories, critical reflection, and a set of challenging prompts, this book offers a map to meaning and fulfillment in a faculty career.”—Susan Hrach, author of Minding Bodies: How Physical Space, Sensation, and Movement Affect Learning