New Book Encourages Teachers to Keep Joy at the Heart of Their Work and Lives
BLOOMINGTON, Ind., Feb. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Solution Tree, a premier provider of professional development resources and services for educators, is pleased to announce the release of Joy! Growing Strong Throughout Your Seasons of Life as a Teacher and Leader, written by award-winning educator and best-selling author Timothy D. Kanold.
Drawing on cultural concepts, insightful narratives, and reflections to illustrate the discovery and conscious pursuit of joy and encourage reconnection with purpose and engagement, Kanold takes K–12 teachers and leaders through a mindful reflection on joy's significance in day-to-day living, both personally and professionally.
The book is a companion to two of Kanold's previous works, Soul! and the bestselling Heart!, and is divided into four parts that reflect stages of the journey during each season of the school year: fall's pivotal moments and practice-setting; the resolve and purposeful action that are critical during the challenging winter and spring months; and the rest and rejuvenation that come with summer.
K–12 teachers and leaders can use this book to:
- Identify key sources of joy that provide a sustainable mental framework for daily life
- Discover simple, thoughtful practices to consciously incorporate joy
- Embrace cultural concepts that diversify perspectives on joy and its significance
- Engage in day-to-day actions with a greater sense of purpose and fulfillment
- Write a personal joy journal during the school year
- Be inspired to create and cultivate a joy journey
"Every educator should have a copy of Timothy Kanold'sJOY! within reach as they navigate the complex, nuanced, and sometimes overwhelming seasons of their work," said author and educational presenter Paula Maeker. "This inspiring book is filled with poignant storytelling, thoughtful reflection, and practical strategies that are all masterfully woven together to create an interactive guide that challenges and inspires educators to embrace the continuous journey of choosing a life filled with enduring purpose and most importantly, JOY!"
About the Author
Timothy D. Kanold, PhD, an award-winning educator and author, is former superintendent of Adlai E. Stevenson High School District 125, a Model PLC at Work® district in Lincolnshire, Illinois.
About Solution Tree
For over 26 years, Solution Tree has worked to transform education worldwide, empowering educators to raise student achievement. With more than 60,000 educators attending professional development events and more than 12,000 professional development days in schools each year, Solution Tree helps teachers and administrators confront essential challenges. Solution Tree has a catalog of more than 600 titles, along with hundreds of videos and online courses, and is the creator of Global PD Teams and Avanti, online learning platforms that facilitate the work of teachers and educators. Follow @SolutionTree on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Learn more about Solution Tree.
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