Teaching, Making a Difference

Steve Sonntag, during his forty years in education, has served as a mentor teacher, department chairperson, tutor, and as a junior college, university, and charter school teacher. He has also been his district’s high school teacher of the year, a family and teacher workshop presenter, a Phi Delta Kappa officer, and an author. His goals are to encourage, praise, and inspire his readers in order to improve their personal and professional lives in practical, creative ways.

• Acknowledgments – The Role Models in My LifeIntroductionPart I – In Preparation for a New BeginningChapter 1 – Are You Ready to Retire?Chapter 2 – The Last Wows Chapter 3 – Your Very Last MonthChapter 4 – A Change of TeachingPart II – A New Beginning of Changes Chapter 5 – The Big Question: What Now? Chapter 6 - The Personal Benefits of Helping Others Help ThemselvesChapter 7 – Less Demanding Teaching While Being Retired Chapter 8 – Teaching Without Teaching FormallyChapter 9 – AccreditationChapter 10 – Your Teaching Put to UseChapter 11 – Mentoring in the Community Chapter 12 – Escaping to LearningSuggested Resources

Steve Sonntag touches on facets of education we have all experienced. He presents thought provoking reasons why a seasoned teacher might begin to think about retirement and provides important considerations for making that life changing decision. Whether you are a beginning teacher or a veteran, this book will be a valuable asset.