Summer Reading: TroubleMakers by Charla Shalaby
One of the books I was asked to read multiple times, and by multiple different professors during my studies in education was Trouble Makers, by Carla Shalaby. Im sure many educators out there have also read this powerful book, but if chance you haven’t, I highly recommend it. I have read, and re-read this book, and every time, it causes me to deeply reflect on my practice. I chose to re-read it again this summer and like always, it has renewed my patience, my perspective and my sense of compassion both in and out of the classroom. So many aspects of this book stand out to me. With each read I circle and highlight new passages that are relevant to me now; I must have over ten pages of notes tucked inside the cover. I can confidently say that Zora, Lucas, Sean and Marcus will forever have a place in my heart. Though more importantly, I will always see my students through the lens of this book. Troublemakers has caused me to look at myself, my students, ...