“In the heart of every classroom lies a lesson no textbook can teach.”
In Every School Day Is a New Day: Transferring to the Jr. High – Short Stories of a Teacher’s Experiences, veteran educator Leatrice D. Williams invites readers to step into the vibrant, unpredictable world of junior high school—where teaching is not just a profession, but a calling shaped by compassion, creativity, and courage.
Drawing from her own classroom experiences, Williams takes us on a journey that begins with her bold decision to leave the familiarity of elementary teaching to tackle the challenges of middle school. From transforming a chaotic life-skills class into an innovative “Foundations” course to engaging students with real-world lessons on communication, responsibility, and respect, every chapter offers insight into the delicate balance between structure and spontaneity that defines great teaching.
Through heartfelt and often humorous storytelling, Williams introduces unforgettable moments—like the “Jar” that curbed classroom cursing, the student who declared he wanted to be a “drug dealer,” and the inspiring breakthroughs that came from patience and understanding. She also reveals the deep connections that form between teachers and students, showing how one lesson or kind word can change a life forever.
“A heartfelt glimpse into a teacher’s world, where every challenge becomes a lesson and every school day a new beginning.” -MainSpring Books
Much like Educating Esmé or Up the Down Staircase, this collection celebrates the resilience, laughter, and faith that sustain teachers through every triumph and trial. Williams’s stories remind us that even in the most challenging days, growth and grace can be found—both in the students we teach and within ourselves.
Because in every lesson shared, there’s a new day waiting to be discovered.
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