As an educator who has relied on Dr Hargreaves' scholarship for almost 50 years, The Making of an Educator has given me a renewed sense of pride, optimism, and resolve to take our work to new heights. It is chock-full of reflective insights, coping strategies, and actions to implement. Authenticity comes to mind because Andy has done the work himself as an educator, writer, and world-renowned researcher.Those who know Andy's global influence wonder about the experiences that have shaped this educational icon, hoping to replicate those qualities in teacher training and capacity building. We wonder if a replica of research excellence, political acumen, and productivity is possible.This book has provided many innovative ideas and actionable steps to augment our work as practitioners. The three ways forward and deeply reflective analysis of insights gained over a lifetime of innovations have great didactic value. His exhortation to strengthen our core, take out our moral compass, ensure that we stay true to our North Star or Southern Cross, and remember why we chose teaching in the first place is timely as we navigate and learn from major shifts and disruptions.Dr Hargreaves has emboldened us with boundless courage and insights on how to become solution finders who pursue the dreams deferred. He has equipped us to revitalise our equilibrium and pursue our primary mission with courage and determination.Avis Glaze
