John Kerrigan

Just Raise Your Left Hand (eBook, ePUB)

'Tell Us A Story'

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Just Raise Your Left Hand tells the story of Joe, a teacher and coach who is slowly becoming disillusioned and dissatisfied with his teaching career. Formerly a happy and proud teacher and coach, he is feeling less and less fulfilled by the job, and feels like a number of outside influences are diminishing the importance and success of these jobs. Later in life, Joe takes a risk and leaves his teaching position to become a referee for the sport of Skyrunning. It is through this new career that he travels internationally, meets new people, and begins to again enjoy and appreciate his profession. The story of Joe and his evolution into a new career is told with great care and emotion. Joe's transition is not a quick or capricious decision, nor one that he moves to with complete confidence. The reader feels connected to Joe, and through the storytelling, feels empathy for his situation. Just Raise Your Left hand is an enjoyable, entertaining story that brings to life the experiences, thoughts, and actions of Joe, and the many people he meets and works with during his careers as teacher, coach, and referee. The engaging story captures the reader from the first page, and creates in the audience an empathy and interest in learning how Joe's story ends. John Kerrigan has been a teacher and coach at Harwood Union HS in Vermont from 1977- 2023. He was twice selected as his schools representative to the Vermont Teacher of the Year Program. He is a two time runner up as the Vermont Biology Teacher of the Year. He was the recipient of the Golden Apple Award. This award is given once annually to a Vermont Teacher or group of teachers for their work with special needs students. John Kerrigan's Varsity teams ( Cross Country, Nordic Skiing and Track) have won a total of 47 Vermont State titles. His former athletes include many state, regional and national champions and at least one olympian. He has twice (2015 and 2021) been the Vermont recipient for the National Girls Cross Country Coach of the year awarded by the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Association. In 2019, John was inducted into the Run Vermont Hall of Fame. John is arguably one of the most successful high school coaches in Vermont and the nation. Many of John's former athletes and students have themselves received prestigious awards as athletes, coaches, teachers and scientists. Many of John's former students and athletes have claimed that John was a positive influence in their success and accomplishments. John is presently the Assistant Coach for the U.S. Skyrunning team. He has also become certified by the ISF ( International Skyrunning Community as a Skyrunning Referee. John lives in South Duxbury, Vermont but also travels internationally in his role as a coach for U.S. Skyrunning and as an ISF referee.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: BookBaby
• Seitenzahl: 140
• Erscheinungstermin: 5. November 2024
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9798350969528
• Artikelnr.: 72282849

Autorenporträt

John Kerrigan taught and coached at Harwood Union High School in Vermont from 1977 to 2023. Twice named his school's Vermont Teacher of the Year representative, he was also a two-time runner-up for Vermont Biology Teacher of the Year. Among his awards is the Golden Apple, recognizing his work with special needs students. John's varsity teams in cross country, Nordic skiing, and track earned an impressive 47 state titles, producing numerous state, regional, and national champions, including an Olympian. Recognized three times (2000, 2015,2021) as the National Girls Cross Country Coach of the Year by the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Association, he was inducted into the Run Vermont Hall of Fame in 2019. Known for his lasting impact on students, many of whom became successful athletes, teachers, and scientists, John now serves as Assistant Coach for the U.S. Skyrunning team and is a certified Skyrunning referee. He lives in South Duxbury, Vermont.