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Rigsbee returns to her own first-grade to describe the teacher she is first placed with, a rather uncaring, older woman whom she can’t seem to please no matter how hard she tries. Because the class is too large, the principal forms another one and Cindi counts herself lucky to prance outside and down the sidewalk to her new classroom . . . in the basement of the gym! But there she encounters Mrs. Warnecke, a very caring young teacher who treats Cindi and all the students as if they’re really something special.

Rigsbee continues to keep in touch with Mrs. Warnecke for the next few years until the Warneckes move out of town. Much of the book’s structure is built around key moments when Rigsbee asks herself what Mrs. Warnecke would do in such a situation, the departed teacher serving as sort of an absentia mentor. The rest of the book, probably its greatest strength, covers specific lessons or activities that Rigsbee developed for her middle school English classes. These unique activities give a reader insight into what a really strong teacher is like, always thinking on her feet, always planning for better learning. And yet Rigsbee is not afraid to confess her mistakes, those that she makes early on, as well as the ones she makes late in her career, just before winning National Teacher of the Year in 2008.

The latter part of the book explains the machinations of how Rigsbee and Warnecke are united once again on national TV by way of ABC’s Good Morning America. Though it is exciting—such reunions can be exhilarating—I found myself reading faster and faster because I realized what was going to happen. There was little surprise. I think it’s difficult to write about your own successes; we’re taught by society not to do that, particularly people in the helping professions. People in more commercial fields toot their own horn all the time. Still, there are times when it seems that Rigsbee is boasting just a little bit. But why not? It’s a very fine award, and she must certainly deserve it.

Another feature of the book that is interesting, although distracting at times, is the statements of teachers who have won various teaching awards. Rigsbee places them in boxes, sometimes in the middle of a chapter, most effectively at the end. I enjoyed reading some of these, but again, they seemed to interrupt the movement of her narrative. Might she have chosen only a few and placed them, according to thematic material, at the end of each chapter? Might she have placed them all at the end of the book?

The book is published by Jossey-Bass, a company that “publishes books, periodicals, and other media to inform and inspire those interested in developing themselves, their organizations and their communities. Jossey-Bass’s publications feature the work of some of the world’s best-known authors in leadership, business, education, religion and spirituality, parenting, nonprofit, public health and health administration, conflict resolution and relationships.”


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Finding Mrs Warnecke The Difference Teachers Make Cindi Rigsbee Donalyn Miller 9780470486788 Books Reviews

Finding Mrs. Warnecke is a must read for all teachers. The books reminds you of why you went into the teaching profession and for those considering a teaching career, it will inspire you to be that teacher that makes a difference in the life of a child.
I bought it for a class, but I ended up enjoying reading it and read the entire book, which wasn't required.
Finding Mrs. Warnecke is a must read for any teacher and anyone interested in becoming a teacher. Cindi Rigsbee captures the most important elements in becoming a caring, proficient educator. She has definately learned from her experiences and passes those insights on to her readers with humor and passion. After 30 years in education, I have found few books that inspire and motivate teachers....especially beginning teachers. A great book!
perfect
My book arrived from and I read it straight through. Cindi Rigsbee's message of hope and her understanding of how the American public school system has been the symbol of that hope for so long is really important right now. Thanks to her for an inspiring story, well-told. I bought two copies for some special young friends that need to be teachers but don't know it yet!
Thank you, Cindi Rigsbee, for inspiring me and relighting my passion for teaching with your beautifully-written memoir! Sometimes, we teachers get so bogged down in the day-to-day responsibilities of teaching that we forget why we became teachers in the first place. Being The One who inspires a child, who connects with a child, who brightens a child's day--that's what it's all about. The next time I get discouraged about teaching or naysayer teachers, I will just re-read Finding Mrs. Warnecke to help me recharge my teaching battery.
As teachers, we are given a great opportunity to have a positive influence on our students. I just finished reading "Finding Ms. Warnake". I have read many teacher-type books and this is one of the really good ones. Her conviction to be "the one teacher" in her students' lives; who they remember or who "taught them ______" is what makes the "great teachers" great. The quotes from other teachers at the end of the chapters was a good touch, albeit at first distracting. Highly recommneded for teachers.
Rigsbee returns to her own first-grade to describe the teacher she is first placed with, a rather uncaring, older woman whom she can’t seem to please no matter how hard she tries. Because the class is too large, the principal forms another one and Cindi counts herself lucky to prance outside and down the sidewalk to her new classroom . . . in the basement of the gym! But there she encounters Mrs. Warnecke, a very caring young teacher who treats Cindi and all the students as if they’re really something special.

Rigsbee continues to keep in touch with Mrs. Warnecke for the next few years until the Warneckes move out of town. Much of the book’s structure is built around key moments when Rigsbee asks herself what Mrs. Warnecke would do in such a situation, the departed teacher serving as sort of an absentia mentor. The rest of the book, probably its greatest strength, covers specific lessons or activities that Rigsbee developed for her middle school English classes. These unique activities give a reader insight into what a really strong teacher is like, always thinking on her feet, always planning for better learning. And yet Rigsbee is not afraid to confess her mistakes, those that she makes early on, as well as the ones she makes late in her career, just before winning National Teacher of the Year in 2008.

The latter part of the book explains the machinations of how Rigsbee and Warnecke are united once again on national TV by way of ABC’s Good Morning America. Though it is exciting—such reunions can be exhilarating—I found myself reading faster and faster because I realized what was going to happen. There was little surprise. I think it’s difficult to write about your own successes; we’re taught by society not to do that, particularly people in the helping professions. People in more commercial fields toot their own horn all the time. Still, there are times when it seems that Rigsbee is boasting just a little bit. But why not? It’s a very fine award, and she must certainly deserve it.

Another feature of the book that is interesting, although distracting at times, is the statements of teachers who have won various teaching awards. Rigsbee places them in boxes, sometimes in the middle of a chapter, most effectively at the end. I enjoyed reading some of these, but again, they seemed to interrupt the movement of her narrative. Might she have chosen only a few and placed them, according to thematic material, at the end of each chapter? Might she have placed them all at the end of the book?

The book is published by Jossey-Bass, a company that “publishes books, periodicals, and other media to inform and inspire those interested in developing themselves, their organizations and their communities. Jossey-Bass’s publications feature the work of some of the world’s best-known authors in leadership, business, education, religion and spirituality, parenting, nonprofit, public health and health administration, conflict resolution and relationships.”