Author Description

The Practically Perfect Teacher presents a pragmatic, practical guide to help you grow and flourish so that you can become the outstanding teacher who makes the difference between success and failure for the next generation. Expectations are high, time is short - prepare to be challenged and supported to be the best you can be. "Jackie has produced an engaging book, full of a passionate belief in the satisfaction to be gained from the professional job of teaching. It oozes with sense, techniques to try and the joy of seeing young people learning." Mick Waters, Professor of Education, Wolverhampton University "In an ever-changing educational context, The Practically Perfect Teacher passionately inspires and energises by explicitly highlighting the key habits of an effective teacher." Haroon Asghar, Deputy Head Teacher, Brookhouse Community Primary School "This is a book for anyone involved in education; although many of the examples have a school context, the principles apply to all those tasked with developing understanding and knowledge in others." Dr Glenn Jenkins, Lecturer, University of Wales Trinity Saint David: Swansea Metropolitan "Packed with honest, down-to-earth ways we can all make the learning journey of young people more worthwhile and memorable." Beverley Dandy, Head Teacher, Outwoods Primary School Jackie Beere, the editor of the bestselling Perfect series, is a consultant trainer and School Improvement Partner, having been Head Teacher at Campion School, Northants. She spent three years as an Advanced Skills Teacher leading and implementing innovative teaching and learning initiatives. Jackie has been awarded an OBE for her services to education.