What Teachers are Saying about Leaving the Comfort Zone
Thompson Publishing Incorporated (TPI) truly cares about the opinions of their customers and how students benefit from the lessons they provide. In order to show future customers how much time and effort went into Leaving the Comfort Zone, TPI's staff visited Spotswood High School and gave samples of the textbook to several teachers. The quotes below are teachers' reactions to what they saw after evaluating their sample. RLS
Quotes by Teachers on Leaving the Comfort Zone
"This book highlights real-world connections between literature and students' lives, making it both fun to read and academically pertinent. This is the rare textbook that students will continue to read long after they have moved on from the classroom."
- Dave Scott, a General, Honors, and AP English 11 Teacher of Nine Years.
(Associates and Bachelor's Degree in English, Masters of Arts in Teaching Degree in English Education)
- Dave Scott, a General, Honors, and AP English 11 Teacher of Nine Years.
(Associates and Bachelor's Degree in English, Masters of Arts in Teaching Degree in English Education)
"A thoughtfully crafted collection created with the student in mind, rather than the traditional tweed-clad English professor."
-Barbara Bean, a General, Honors, and AP English 12 Teacher of Thirteen
Years.
(Bachelor's Degree in English, Masters of Education Degree in Secondary Education)
-Barbara Bean, a General, Honors, and AP English 12 Teacher of Thirteen
Years.
(Bachelor's Degree in English, Masters of Education Degree in Secondary Education)
"Loneliness and solitude compel a brutal transition from innocence to the world of evil. I liked the manner in which you explore the negative misconceptions the media portrays concerning adulthood. The dialogue and question response will hopefully bridge that transition and repel hazardous missteps."
- Emmett Sheahan on Chapter Three of Leaving the Comfort Zone, who is a General Government, AP Government, and AP Psychology Teacher of Fourteen Years.
(Bachelors Degree in Political Science, Masters of Education Degree in Education Technology, National Board Certified Teacher)
- Emmett Sheahan on Chapter Three of Leaving the Comfort Zone, who is a General Government, AP Government, and AP Psychology Teacher of Fourteen Years.
(Bachelors Degree in Political Science, Masters of Education Degree in Education Technology, National Board Certified Teacher)
"Grade chasers read traditional textbooks in the search of bold faced words. This is written for scholars that search for intellectual stimulation and meaningful learning experiences."
- Beau Dickenson, a Honors U.S. History Teacher of Eleven Years.
(Bachelors Degree in History, Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction)
- Beau Dickenson, a Honors U.S. History Teacher of Eleven Years.
(Bachelors Degree in History, Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction)
"A comprehensive, thoughtful, and creative work. Outstanding use of a variety of literary pieces that will help develop diversity in a student's foundation for writing thought-provoking essays. I recommend this text for any teacher seeking to challenge their students at a higher level."
- Bob Failes, a General and Honors Biology Teacher of Forty Years.
(Bachelors Degree in Science, 2010 Rockingham County Teacher of the Year)
- Bob Failes, a General and Honors Biology Teacher of Forty Years.
(Bachelors Degree in Science, 2010 Rockingham County Teacher of the Year)
"Insightful theme to engage high schools students on the tough issues they face today. High impact activities, and response questions with an interdisciplinary focus."
- Karen Leigh, a General and CP English 11 and English 10 Teacher of Eighteen.
(Bachelors in English and Journalism, and a Masters of Education in Counseling)
- Karen Leigh, a General and CP English 11 and English 10 Teacher of Eighteen.
(Bachelors in English and Journalism, and a Masters of Education in Counseling)
"The thematic approach that centers on young adults and the issues that affect their lives makes this text stand out. Teachers have writing as well as artwork, movies, songs, and activities in the text to engage their students. The text goes beyond the traditional and brings the current world of teenagers right into the English classroom."
- Renee Miller-Lapp, a English 10 Teacher of Twenty Years.
(Bachelor of Arts in English, Masters of Education in Curriculum)
- Renee Miller-Lapp, a English 10 Teacher of Twenty Years.
(Bachelor of Arts in English, Masters of Education in Curriculum)
"This is an excellent resource for both teachers and students. Delivered in a fun vibrant and engaging manner, this textbook will hook readers with the layout, keep them engaged with the material and allow them to reflect with activities."
- Kenneth Gibson, a World History, Psychology, Sociology, and Drama Teacher of Fourteen Years.
(Bachelors of Arts in English, With Endorsements in English, Social Studies, and Drama)
- Kenneth Gibson, a World History, Psychology, Sociology, and Drama Teacher of Fourteen Years.
(Bachelors of Arts in English, With Endorsements in English, Social Studies, and Drama)
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