Teacher Appreciation Week begins Monday, May 7 (tomorrow). Whether you are looking for a present to send to school this week or an end-of-the year gift for your child’s teacher, we have some great ideas and a chance to win a free book to give to a special educator in your life.

The Power of a Teacher

Restoring Hope and Well-Being to Change Lives

by Dr. Adam Saenz

Give your teacher the gift of wellness.  Local Psychologist, Adam Saenz, recently released his book The Power of a Teacher. “How did [Saenz] go from Juvenile detention to two doctorates with training at Harvard Medical School and Oxford University?  Adam Saenz will tell you:  it was the power of a teacher. ”

“Dr. Saenz is not your typical school psychologist.  His powerful personal narrative and professional expertise creates the ideal combination to remind us all of The Power of a Teacher.  This book will inspire you to make a difference and provide strategies to rejuvenate your own wellness.  A must read for all educators!” — Kirsten Hund (former teacher, administrator, and current state-level educational leader).

In his book Saenz discusses occupational, emotional, financial, spiritual, and physical wellbeing and how these elements affect a teacher’s role on campus.  Teachers can take the 50-item Teacher Wellness Inventory ™ to assess their current wellbeing.  The Power of a Teacher is loaded with discussion questions to create the kind of interaction and dialogue among teachers and their colleagues that will build the support and accountability they need to live and teach well.

Ordering The Power of a Teacher

You can order The Power of a Teacher on Amazon.  This is the gift that gives twice.  Not only will this book encourage an important educator in your life, proceeds from The Power of a Teacher book sales will benefit the funding of student scholarships.

Win a FREE Copy for a Special Educator

or Win One for Yourself!

Local author, Dr. Saenz is graciously giving away a copy of The Power of a Teacher.  Here’s how to enter the drawing:

Get one entry for telling us a little about the educator you hope to give The Power of a Teacher.  What is their name, and how have they touched your life or your child’s life?

Get two entries if you’re an educator and would like this book for yourself.

Get two entries for sharing this giveaway on your Facebook wall.

Get two entries for tweeting about this giveaway.

Once you’ve shared this great teacher’s gift on Facebook and/or Twitter come back, leave a comment, and let us know how many times to enter you in the drawing.

With so many ways to enter, each participant receives up to seven chances to win.

Give the gift of encouragement and wellness to a teacher who has made a difference in your life or your child’s life!

We’ll announce the winner on Thursday morning, May 10.

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