Finish Strong

Approaching the latter stages of your teaching career? Gain practical strategies and insights to help you finish strong while preparing for the transition to retirement. Using anecdotes and exercises informed by real-life experience, authors Tom Hierck and Alex Kajitani help veteran teachers reflect on relationships, work well with intergenerational groups, and stay energized and effective in the classroom during their homestretch of teaching. Grades K 12 teachers can use this book to:Understand the stages of their teaching careerReflect on people who have positively impacted them through the yearsNavigate the complexities of collaborating with younger educators Rejuvenate their passion for teaching by reflecting on their journey and accomplishmentsPrepare for a fulfilling, secure retirement by planning ahead Contents:IntroductionChapter 1: Acknowledging Where You Are (and How Far You ve Come)Chapter 2: Building, Maintaining, and Reflecting on RelationshipsChapter 3: Working With Younger ColleaguesChapter 4: Understanding That Not Every Leader Has (or Needs) a TitleChapter 5: Sharing What You KnowChapter 6: Asking for Help (and Helping Others)Chapter 7: Planning for RetirementFinal Thoughts on Your Grand FinaleReferences and ResourcesIndex