Beginner's Mind - Paperback

by M. B. McLatchey (Author)

A heartwarming memoir of a teacher who inspired her students to dream beyond their circumstances.

Told through the eyes of a ten-year-old, Beginner's Mind transports you to a shipyard town in New England. Experience the transformative power of a loving teacher who opens her students' eyes to all-but-unimaginable dreams and opportunities. This memoir reminds us of the profound impact teachers can have, showcasing daily lessons where standardized curriculum goals are less prized than the immeasurable blossoming of children.

Discover a classroom where art is not just for artists and music is not just for musicians. Beginner's Mind is for anyone seeking inspiration, reliving childhood memories, or understanding the power of unconventional teaching. Prepare to be inspired by a teacher's love combined with the beginner's mind.

Author Biography

Award-winning poet, educator, and writer, M.B. McLatchey's passion for learning was instilled at an early age and led her to some of the best colleges in the world. She earned a graduate degree in Literature at Harvard University, a Master of Arts in Teaching at Brown University, an MFA in Creative Writing at Goddard College, and a B.A. from Williams College. Author of several widely praised books and publications, she is currently a Florida Poet Laureate and Professor of Classics at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.