ABSTRACT

Thank you, teacher, for making a difference! This uplifting book by motivational speakers Brad Johnson and Hal Bowman provides daily encouragement to keep you feeling inspired on your educational journey. It features 100 letters, written by teachers across the country and addressed to YOU. The letters highlight topics such as celebrating small successes, bringing out the best in your students, and knowing your worth. The book is perfect for teachers of all grade levels, and for principals to buy their teachers for schoolwide morale. Read one letter each morning to kick off your day, or use them to launch staff meetings or PD days. The comforting, affirming advice will remind you why you’ve chosen this profession, that you're not alone, that you can get through your toughest days, and that you're having a big impact!

chapter 1|2 pages

Beyond Compliance

chapter 2|1 pages

You Are Worth It

chapter 3|2 pages

Permission to Shine

chapter 4|2 pages

Infinitely Different Days

chapter 5|2 pages

Warriors

chapter 6|2 pages

Taking Back ENOUGH!

chapter 7|2 pages

Dear Cassidy

chapter 8|3 pages

Creating Hope

chapter 9|2 pages

Never Forget

chapter 10|3 pages

When You Know Better, Do Better

chapter 11|2 pages

You Are Enough!

chapter 12|3 pages

Just One

chapter 13|2 pages

You Are a Capeless Hero

chapter 14|2 pages

You Are Valuable. Complete. Loved.

chapter 15|2 pages

Being Comfortable with Uncomfortable

chapter 16|2 pages

Exactly You

chapter 18|3 pages

Hear Me, See Me, Know Me

chapter 19|1 pages

The Walker, the Talker, and You

chapter 20|3 pages

It's Not About You

chapter 21|2 pages

Nine Roles

chapter 22|3 pages

All Gas, No Brakes!

chapter 23|3 pages

Be Enough

chapter 24|2 pages

You, Yes You

chapter 25|4 pages

Seen

chapter 27|2 pages

Unconditional Compassion

chapter 29|2 pages

Walking with a Passionate Purpose

chapter 30|2 pages

One Small Footprint—One Huge Impact

chapter 32|2 pages

Now, Go Light Some Fires!

chapter 33|2 pages

Be the Teacher YOU Would Want

chapter 34|3 pages

The Answer is Yes!

chapter 35|2 pages

Ready, Set, Teach!

chapter 36|1 pages

Dear Irreplaceable Teacher

chapter 37|2 pages

Just the Way You Are

chapter 38|2 pages

You Gave Me the World

chapter 39|2 pages

Look for the God Winks. They Are There!

chapter 40|3 pages

Magic in the Chaos

chapter 41|2 pages

Find Your Village and See the Good

chapter 42|3 pages

My Love

chapter 43|2 pages

Keep Taking the Next Step

chapter 44|3 pages

The ABCs of a Teacher

chapter 45|3 pages

The Essence of YOU

chapter 47|2 pages

The Choice

chapter 48|4 pages

On New Perspectives and Second Chances

chapter 49|2 pages

The Hallway Hero in You

chapter 50|3 pages

What If They Were Yours?

chapter 51|1 pages

Give Yourself a Break

chapter 52|2 pages

What Is the Secret?

chapter 53|2 pages

Live—Laugh—Love

chapter 54|2 pages

Be There for Every Student

chapter 55|3 pages

I Teach

chapter 56|2 pages

Are You Ok?

chapter 57|1 pages

We See You

chapter 58|4 pages

You Will Be Remembered

chapter 59|3 pages

SEL for Teachers, Too

chapter 60|2 pages

You Make a Difference

chapter 61|2 pages

Impact the Heart

chapter 62|2 pages

Be Courageous

chapter 63|2 pages

Inspire

chapter 64|3 pages

Find the Unexpected

chapter 65|2 pages

You Can Do This!

chapter 66|2 pages

Relationships First

chapter 67|4 pages

Be Grateful

chapter 68|3 pages

Know Your Students

chapter 69|1 pages

More Than a Teacher

chapter 70|2 pages

Heartwork Ambassadors

chapter 71|2 pages

You Are Not Alone

chapter 72|3 pages

The Power of Value

chapter 73|2 pages

Yes, You Can!

chapter 74|3 pages

Informal Moments, Immeasurable Bonds

chapter 75|2 pages

Follow Through

chapter 76|3 pages

I'll Keep Going

chapter 77|2 pages

Believe in the Possibilities

chapter 78|2 pages

Don't Lose Your Joy

chapter 79|3 pages

Be Vulnerable

chapter 80|2 pages

Connections First

chapter 81|3 pages

Don't Be Afraid to Leap!

chapter 82|1 pages

Remember Your Why

chapter 83|2 pages

Dear Superhero

chapter 84|2 pages

This is HEART-WORK

chapter 85|2 pages

Educational Gardener

chapter 86|2 pages

Anyway

chapter 87|2 pages

This is a job. FULL. STOP.

chapter 89|2 pages

You Have the Power

chapter 90|2 pages

The Lenses of Perspective

chapter 91|6 pages

Thank You!

chapter 92|2 pages

Moving from Surviving to Thriving

chapter 93|3 pages

Take Time to Reach Them

chapter 94|4 pages

Be Creative

chapter 95|2 pages

One Day at a Time

chapter 96|3 pages

Never Stop Believing

chapter 97|2 pages

Encouragement from a Veteran Teacher

chapter 98|2 pages

The “Ideal” Student

chapter 99|3 pages

Find Your S.H.I.N.E.

chapter 100|3 pages

Empath Fatigue