Stories from a Teacher

In 2008, Jonathan Flores surprised his students as one of the youngest, most energetic teachers they'd ever seen. After only four years, Mr. Flores turned in his resignation, and his students all showed up to find out why. But instead of describing a single moment that made him quit, he told them his stories - each one, an insane memory from his teaching career. While he describes how he fell in love with the job as a young teacher, he also describes the harder realities that followed. Each memory offers deeper insight into the teaching life, and the obstacles teachers face from day to day. As the world demands 'superhero' teachers, Flores shares experiences (from hilarious to heartbreaking) to reveal that teachers aren't invincible. The book is composed of linked short stories will resonate with young teachers, as well as high-school students. note - v 1.014 - updated August 28, 2012 - 1200