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by Emma Kell (Author)
Educator Emma Kell explores the Real Lives of Teachers today.
This book takes an inspirational and candid look at teaching today. It delives into the political and societal challenges faced by schools and teachers and empowers teachers to find their own way through.
Schools are unique workplaces and teaching is a unique profession. There are highs and lows, challenges and joys - this book opens up a conversation about the range of expereinces that teachers have. It offers practical strategies, supporting teachers to overcome barriers and cherish their own wellbeing.
Through real-life case studies and research-based ideas, this book supports educators to navigate the realities of their profession.
Author Biography
Dr Emma Kell is director of Those That Can limited. She has almost 25 experience as a teacher and school leader and currently teaches in Alternative Provision, alongside her work as a facilitator, speaker, writer and coach specialising in staff wellbeing and home-school engagement. She is also a former Head of MFL. Emma is senior teaching fellow for the IoE, a Specialist Leader in Education, Teaching School Lead for an AP teaching alliance in Bucks. She works as an associate for the National Foundation for Educational Research and Education Support Partnership to support teacher recruitment and retention. She has written several articles and blog posts on school leadership and the joys and challenges of teaching, and has completed a doctorate on teacher well-being and work-life balance at Middlesex University. Emma is author of How To Survive in Teaching (Bloomsbury, 2018) and writes regularly for the TES and BBC Teach.
