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 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.

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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.