"Michelle C. Hughes masterfully amplifies the transformative power of core dispositions, centering their place at the heart of educational practice. Drawing on research and rich personal experiences, Hughes provides an inspiring guide for educators, illuminating the path with essential dispositions that not only reignite passion but also empower both teachers and students. This book is refreshing and validating, positive and inspiring, intellectual and reflective - a new classic that I'll revisit time and time again."
Susan Salcido, Santa Barbara County Schools, Santa Barbara, California, USA
"Brimming with hope-filled stories and practical strategies, this book elucidates 13 essential educator
dispositions and invites readers to allow professional dispositions to permeate their hearts, penetrate their minds, pervade their practice, and promote holistic flourishing."
Carrie R. Wall
, Pepperdine University, Malibu, California, USA "As someone working in faculty development, I see firsthand how curious, resilient, and hopeful teachers can directly shape the outcomes that help students to thrive. Hughes draws on her weighty experience as a secondary teacher, administrator, researcher, and college faculty to show that dispositions can be taught. Not only is the author the most motivating of cheerleaders-offering high-fives throughout-she reminds us why such practices bring light to the vocation of teaching. This book is for those who have felt discouraged or overwhelmed as teachers; you will find light here."
Rachel Rains Winslow,
George Fox University, Newberg, Oregon, USA"In a time when teaching seems to become more challenging by the day, Michelle C. Hughes has given educators a gift. Her book is thoroughly grounded in research and she writes in an invitational and personal tone that will leave her readers feeling like they can grow into and teach out of the dispositions she explores. Without a gram of hesitation, I recommend this book
to all educators."
Ken Badley
, Tyndale University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
