Priscilla's Author Spot

Priscilla's Author Spot

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This blog has been created by Priscilla McGee as a tool to feature and talk about great reads and books of different backgrounds, that she has read. Priscilla McGee welcomes and encourages your participation.

Sunday, May 16, 2010

May Featured Author

Elizabeth Blake 




No Child Left Behind? The true story of a teacher’s quest

Bio
Elizabeth Blake worked 20 years as a Medical Technologist in chemistry and hematology laboratories, before switching careers to teach high school science. She currently writes science materials for homeschoolers.
Visit her at http://www.easyscienceactivities.blogspot.com



Book description
When teaching science in an inner-city high school, Elizabeth Blake tries to find a way to reach her at-risk students. But when crushed by shootings, gangs, drugs, a riot, and abusive administrators, can she overcome the stress and find the ultimate meaning behind her life’s struggles?
Full of drama and hope, No Child Left Behind? The true story of a teacher’s quest is not just for teachers. It’s a book for anyone who wishes to be inspired through tough times.
Roy Pickering, Jr., Author, states, “The tone of her memoir is of hope that change will someday come; satisfaction that she did do something to help as many kids succeed as she was somehow able to reach; and gratitude that in the process of affecting their lives they blessed her own.”
No Child Left Behind? The true story of a teacher’s quest was a finalist in the 2009 Premier Book Awards national book contest. To read an excerpt, visit http://www.easyscienceactivities.blogspot.com