Overview

"The book is a memoir about James Kleiner's public-school teaching career. It includes recollections of his own education and mentors. ""Landing On My Feet, Teaching and Learning During a Career in Education"" chronicles the challenges of his career as well as the many joys and inspirational moments he experienced. ""Landing On My Feet, Teaching and Learning During a Career in Education"" is a memoir written by James Kleiner, a career educator in the Connecticut public schools for 33 years. The book chronicles his own education and pays tribute to the teachers who mentored and inspired him. His story takes him through the challenges he was faced with and, ultimately, overcame through the years. In every case, he learns from these experiences and continues in the field, buoyed by many inspirational and joyful interactions with his students, colleagues, and co-workers. Throughout the book, there are many instances where he learns as muchfrom his students as he has taught them."

Full Product Details

9781778834394

Table of Contents

Reviews

Gratitude and generosity is the overarching theme of this memoir. Mr. Kleiner is a man who loved what he did and, more importantly, was loved by those for whom he did it. He, for almost four decades, was an everyday hero. This book celebrates his very accomplished career. Landing on my Feet: Teaching and Learning During a Career in Education is an incredible story that holds a tremendous amount of wisdom within its pages. -Susan Brown, Pacific Book Review

Author Information

James Kleiner taught instrumental music in various Connecticut public schools for 33 years. Currently, he's a private teacher of the clarinet and saxophone, as well as an active professional musician around Connecticut.

Tab Content 6

Customer Reviews

Recent Reviews

Countries Available