C.A.R.E.: Cause A Revolution in Education - Paperback

by Jacqueline Lynn Pennington (Author)

Title: C.A.R.E. Cause A Revolution in Education - This is a ten chapter book, which provides 42 ways for educators to care for students. Ten acronyms are used to provide meaningful insight into relationship building, especially with students at risk of dropping out of school. For example, Chapter One's acronym is S.A.L.T. (Smile-Attentiveness-Listening-Tactfulness). Chapter Two's focus is the P.E.A.C.E. acronym (Patience-Empathy-Appreciation-Compassion-Enthusiasm). Chapter Three is the H.O.P.E. chapter with a focus on (Humor-Optimism-Perseverance-Equality), etc. The book is uplifting and encourages educators to consider the social and emotional aspects of teaching and learning. Thus, positive relationships promote improvements in student achievement and help our students to reach their full potential.

Author Biography

Jacqueline Pennington, Ed.D., has 20 plus years experience as an educator in the fields of school counseling, high school, and middle grades education (language arts and social studies). She is, also, a lecturer, an instructional coach, and the Founder/CEO of Profound Impact, Inc., an educational services company, which offers consulting, coaching, and training workshops/presentations for educators and those in positions of leadership. Dr. Pennington is an enthusiastic and highly motivated speaker, who has spoken professionally at conferences, such as the Georgia School Counselor Association's Annual Conference, the System of Care Academy Conference, National Youth-At-Risk Conference, Georgia Positive Behavior Intervention Support Conference, NCSS Education Summit-Bi-Annual Presenter, and National Dropout Prevention. She is a U.S. Army Veteran and is excited about helping others reach their full potential, especially our youth at-risk!