“Amber’s book simultaneously provides validation for struggling educators and a compelling call to action in this post - pandemic and politically charged environment.Although still somewhat exhausted myself dealing with the impact of the covid era, I found Amber's book gave me hope. All is not lost. It is not too late to help our nation heal.”Jennifer Wolfe, NY High School Teacher and 2021 New York State Teacher of the Year"Amber Chandler's book, Reclaiming Connection, provides a profound analysis of contemporary challenges in education and society. Drawing from her extensive experience as both a parent and an educator, as well as incorporating insights from prominent thinkers and researchers, Chandler offers a critical examination of current issues. The work is distinguished by its combination of a critical perspective on present challenges with hopeful and thoughtful proposals for improvement, making it particularly resonant with readers who are seeking meaningful change in the field of education. I could not put it down as I did air fist pumps throughout my reading."Debbie Silver, Ed.D., Award-winning educator, author of 4 best-selling books on education, national and international speaker, and advocate for students and educators