Touch A Life

How do you find the "good" in every child¿and teach to it? Sharon Benadaret-Cohen's book, Touch a Life: Inspirational Stories on Teaching to the Good in All Types of Students illustrates her philosophy of "teaching to the good that she developed in her 40-plus-year career as an educator. "Teaching is more than an art. It is a way of working with mutual communication. No matter how challenging a student may be, treating him or her with love, kindness, and respect will make them soar to new heights," explains Benadaret-Cohen. Benadaret-Cohen's experience includes teaching regular education, special education, working as a Learning Disabilities/Teacher Consultant, an Adjunct College Professor, and a Supervisor of Student Teachers. In each position she has been inspired by students who, overcame overwhelming odds to reach for the highest heights. The stories in this book will help teachers, student teachers, and parents learn how to "touch a life" and have that child's touch yours.