Heart of a Teacher: A Collection of Quotes & Inspirational Stories (Special Edition)

“If you’re a teacher, or, if like me, your life was greatly influenced by a teacher...you’re going to love this gift set! The inspirational stories about teachers who made a difference, the photographs, the quotes and Paula’s beautiful original poems, make this a gift that any teacher will treasure forever.” ~ Mac Anderson

Heart of a Teacher is a celebration of thanks to the teachers of the world. Filled with inspirational stories and poems, this beautiful book reflect the hearts of teachers and their commitment to making a difference in each life they touch.

The child arrives like a mystery box…
with puzzle pieces inside
some of the pieces are broken or missing…
and others just seem to hide

But the HEART of a teacher can sort them out…
and help the child to see
the potential for greatness he has within…
a picture of what he can be

Her goal isn’t just to teach knowledge…
by filling the box with more parts
it’s putting the pieces together…
to create a work of art.

The process is painfully slow at times…
some need more help than others
each child is a work in progress…
with assorted shapes and colors

First she creates a classroom…
where the child can feel safe in school
where he never feels threatened or afraid to try…
and kindness is always the rule

She knows that a child can achieve
much more when he feels secure inside
when he’s valued and loved…and believes in himself …
and he has a sense of pride

She models and teaches good character…
and respect for one another
how to focus on strengths…not weaknesses
and how to encourage each other

She gives the child the freedom he needs…
to make choices on his own
so he learns to become more responsible…
and is able to stand alone

He’s taught to be strong and think for himself…
as his soul and spirit heal
and the puzzle that’s taking shape inside…
has a much more positive feel

The child discovers the joy that comes…
from learning something new…
and his vision grows as he begins
to see all the things he can do

A picture is formed as more pieces fit…
an image of the child within
with greater strength and confidence…
and a belief that he can win!

All because a hero was there…
in the HEART of a teacher who cared
enabling the child to become much more…
than he ever imagined…or dared

A teacher with a HEART for her children…
knows what teaching is all about
she may not have all the answers…
but on this…she has no doubt

When asked which subjects she loved to teach,
she answered this way and smiled…
“It’s not the subjects that matter…

It’s all about teaching the CHILD.”

About the Author:

Paula J. Fox describes herself as a lifetime student whose passion is to continue learning and applying godly wisdom in her life so that she can share it with others. Her desire is to inspire and motivate others to live a life of purpose and significance. She is a teacher at heart with a degree in special education and 35 years of experience teaching and leading all ages from preschool through adult.

She and her husband, Larry, have three grown children, and she is now able to devote more of her time to writing. Besides being a teacher and leader in her own church, she is the founder and leader of L’dor (Ladies’ day of renewal), a home-based Bible study for women. This ministry, which began over 25 years ago, meets weekly in homes where they worship together through songs and scriptures, sharing and studying God’s Word together. Paula loves researching and writing her own lessons for L’dor as well as writing poetry and prose. She also enjoys speaking to women’s groups and retreats.