I was blown away by this book. Simple, everyday living by a local parapalegic, living in my own neighborhood. It is told with honesty, dignity and self deprecating humor.
Close Encounters of the Third-Grade Kind: Thoughts on TeacherhoodBUY NOW
A twenty-year veteran of the classroom, elementary school teacher Phillip Done takes readers through a lively and hilarious year in the classroom. These charming, sweet, and funny tales of Mr. Done's trials and triumphs as an award-winning schoolteacher will touch reader's hearts and remind them of the true joys of childhood. This is the perfect book for teachers, parents, and anyone else who is looking for a lighthearted, nostalgic read.
Phil Done is a 20-year-plus veteran of the California school system and has received the prestigious Charles Schwab Distinguished Teacher Award, was nominated for the Disney Teacher of the Year Award, and has been honored as a Teacher of the Year in California. (2009)
A Palo Alto teacher is publishing his second book
By Diana Samuels, Daily News Staff Writer; Posted 8/17/09
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