Saturday, June 5, 2010
In 1957 I began my career in Special Education. That is when ADD, Autism were not even heard of and I saw none in my classrooms-normal or special education. What has happened that there are so many now? Do we dare ask? In 1980 I worked in a school for the autistic and it was still fairly new to society. The student I had was 16, very visual, self stimulating behaviors, but no one knew why he could not or would not follow directions. By God's grace and provision alone I discovered how to assist him to communicate and his behaviors greatly diminished- just in a few months. Read about it in my book along with other ideas that I discovered as a pioneer in the development of Special Education. Check itout on Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Ebay.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Patty's New Book
The Other Side of the Desk
A Teacher Remembers
PATRICIA ROWE was born and raised in Illinois. She graduated from a two-room country school. In 1955, she surrendered her heart to Jesus Christ. In 1956 she received her B.S. degree from Illinois State University. Patricia authored three "how to" books for teachers, having been published in 1968, 1970 and 1972 after receiving her M.S. degree from the University of Minnesota - Mankato.
Patricia has taught a variety of "normal" to "special needs" students in public and private schools. She has also taught ladies and children in Sunday school and in small group meetings. Presently she lives in Pennsylvania, retired, yet teaching Bible groups. Her concern is that all children receive the education they need at school so they may thrive in adult life.
She has enjoyed teaching, believing that God made her to be a teacher. These stories are only representative of many days in school, the memories that could be shared. Her life has touched and enriched many thankful students and families.
Matthew 6:33, "But seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things will be added unto you." has been her life verse.
This book relates memorable moments that an experienced teacher shared with her students during her lifetime career. Days in school can be happy, sad, sometimes funny or exasperating, but never boring. Patricia sees teaching as a serious and important opportunity to assist students to build productive lives. Her passion for the work becomes evident as the tales unfold.
Perhaps the stories from the classroom will encourage the readers to actively hold their school systems accountable for the important job of building happy and useful citizens.
I am available for speaking engagements and book signings. Please contact me by entering your comments and contact information on this website.
Where to purchase The Other Side of the Desk:
The Carpenter's Shop, Millersburg, PA
Barnes and Noble
Amazon.com
Borders
If you're interested in an audio book on CD's or tape, contact Patty via this website.
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