Teachers

About the Book

In this celebration of teachers and their art, Walker defies naysayers and affirms the importance of great educators and their work. Drawing on the experience of a career spanning decades, Walker uses poetry and prose to bear witness to the quiet accomplishments of men and women who make life-changing impacts on their students. He holds up these examples for the next generation, demanding that we acknowledge the dedication, talent, and artistry exemplified by these icons within the field.

About the Author

Author Norm Walker, a graduate of Williams College and Harvard Graduate School, began his career in the Boston area, where for 25 years he taught English and coached numerous sports - particularly football - in the Newton and Wayland schools. Following that, he spent 23 years teaching and coaching at Holderness School in New Hampshire. Walker, now retired, and his wife Phyllis currently have full lives in Rye, NH, because most of their eight children, sixteen grandchildren and one great-grandchild live nearby.