• Endorsements.Foreword.Preparing Secondary Mathematics Teachers.Chapter 1. More Than a Teacher; Maria Leon Chu.Chapter 2. From the Mirror To the SmartBoard; Angelina Ezratty.Chapter 3. My Unexpected Happiness; Daniel De Sousa.Chapter 4. A Journey in Defining My Inner Teacher; Irina Kimyagarov.Chapter 5. Daring to Lead: A Story of Early Leadership Development; Mara P. Markinson.Chapter 6. La Historia: Shaded by Violence; Julio Penagos.Chapter 7. Good-Bye Shyness, Hello Teaching; Michael London.Chapter 8. Tutoring to Teaching and Back Again; Nerline Payen.Chapter 9. Faculty Support Goes a Long Way; Young Mee Kim.Chapter 10. Challenges, Surprises, and Successes; Kendal Askins.Chapter 11. I Could Only Imagine; Sabrina Joseph.Chapter 12. The Power of Caring; Alexandria Capozzoli.References.About the Authors.Index.

This lovely book contains personal stories about the process of becoming a mathematics teacher and the challenges and rewards of the early years of teaching. These stories highlight that the path to teaching is often indirect, rocky, and filled with doubts. But these poignant stories are powerful because they are so honest. I wish I’d read these stories before I experienced some of the joys and challenges of my early years of teaching because they would have prepared me for the roller coaster of emotion associated with entering this complex but beautiful profession. I think these stories will be helpful when working with prospective and early career teachers.""- Randolph Philipp, Professor of Mathematics Education, School of Teacher Education, San Diego State University, Immediate Past President, Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators (AMTE)""This is a book about real people and true stories; the narratives are really insightful and truly inspirational. It is not only a book that those involved in teacher preparation programs may find useful and informative to read, but also a book that could provide insights and inspiration to those who are exploring what it is like to be a teacher. The journey of each of these success stories, despite the diverse starting point of each,speaks volumes of the importance of an effective teacher preparation program that not only nurtures but also provides support for the growth of the preservice teachers. The narratives in this book are certainly a testimonial to what we often hear–Teachers are more often made than born.""- Ngan Hoe Lee, Associate Professor, Mathematics & Mathematics Education, National Institute of Education, Singapore

• Endorsements.Foreword.Preparing Secondary Mathematics Teachers.Chapter 1. More Than a Teacher; Maria Leon Chu.Chapter 2. From the Mirror To the SmartBoard; Angelina Ezratty.Chapter 3. My Unexpected Happiness; Daniel De Sousa.Chapter 4. A Journey in Defining My Inner Teacher; Irina Kimyagarov.Chapter 5. Daring to Lead: A Story of Early Leadership Development; Mara P. Markinson.Chapter 6. La Historia: Shaded by Violence; Julio Penagos.Chapter 7. Good-Bye Shyness, Hello Teaching; Michael London.Chapter 8. Tutoring to Teaching and Back Again; Nerline Payen.Chapter 9. Faculty Support Goes a Long Way; Young Mee Kim.Chapter 10. Challenges, Surprises, and Successes; Kendal Askins.Chapter 11. I Could Only Imagine; Sabrina Joseph.Chapter 12. The Power of Caring; Alexandria Capozzoli.References.About the Authors.Index.

This lovely book contains personal stories about the process of becoming a mathematics teacher and the challenges and rewards of the early years of teaching. These stories highlight that the path to teaching is often indirect, rocky, and filled with doubts. But these poignant stories are powerful because they are so honest. I wish I’d read these stories before I experienced some of the joys and challenges of my early years of teaching because they would have prepared me for the roller coaster of emotion associated with entering this complex but beautiful profession. I think these stories will be helpful when working with prospective and early career teachers.""- Randolph Philipp, Professor of Mathematics Education, School of Teacher Education, San Diego State University, Immediate Past President, Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators (AMTE)""This is a book about real people and true stories; the narratives are really insightful and truly inspirational. It is not only a book that those involved in teacher preparation programs may find useful and informative to read, but also a book that could provide insights and inspiration to those who are exploring what it is like to be a teacher. The journey of each of these success stories, despite the diverse starting point of each,speaks volumes of the importance of an effective teacher preparation program that not only nurtures but also provides support for the growth of the preservice teachers. The narratives in this book are certainly a testimonial to what we often hear–Teachers are more often made than born.""- Ngan Hoe Lee, Associate Professor, Mathematics & Mathematics Education, National Institute of Education, Singapore

• Endorsements.Foreword.Preparing Secondary Mathematics Teachers.Chapter 1. More Than a Teacher; Maria Leon Chu.Chapter 2. From the Mirror To the SmartBoard; Angelina Ezratty.Chapter 3. My Unexpected Happiness; Daniel De Sousa.Chapter 4. A Journey in Defining My Inner Teacher; Irina Kimyagarov.Chapter 5. Daring to Lead: A Story of Early Leadership Development; Mara P. Markinson.Chapter 6. La Historia: Shaded by Violence; Julio Penagos.Chapter 7. Good-Bye Shyness, Hello Teaching; Michael London.Chapter 8. Tutoring to Teaching and Back Again; Nerline Payen.Chapter 9. Faculty Support Goes a Long Way; Young Mee Kim.Chapter 10. Challenges, Surprises, and Successes; Kendal Askins.Chapter 11. I Could Only Imagine; Sabrina Joseph.Chapter 12. The Power of Caring; Alexandria Capozzoli.References.About the Authors.Index.

This lovely book contains personal stories about the process of becoming a mathematics teacher and the challenges and rewards of the early years of teaching. These stories highlight that the path to teaching is often indirect, rocky, and filled with doubts. But these poignant stories are powerful because they are so honest. I wish I’d read these stories before I experienced some of the joys and challenges of my early years of teaching because they would have prepared me for the roller coaster of emotion associated with entering this complex but beautiful profession. I think these stories will be helpful when working with prospective and early career teachers.""- Randolph Philipp, Professor of Mathematics Education, School of Teacher Education, San Diego State University, Immediate Past President, Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators (AMTE)""This is a book about real people and true stories; the narratives are really insightful and truly inspirational. It is not only a book that those involved in teacher preparation programs may find useful and informative to read, but also a book that could provide insights and inspiration to those who are exploring what it is like to be a teacher. The journey of each of these success stories, despite the diverse starting point of each,speaks volumes of the importance of an effective teacher preparation program that not only nurtures but also provides support for the growth of the preservice teachers. The narratives in this book are certainly a testimonial to what we often hear–Teachers are more often made than born.""- Ngan Hoe Lee, Associate Professor, Mathematics & Mathematics Education, National Institute of Education, Singapore