June 2008 - You Like Me
Told by Joni Turville

Students come to school with different interests, abilities, and personalities. When a very shy student almost goes unnoticed, Joni Turville takes the extra time to connect with her and find out what helps her learn best.

May 2008 - Their Best Hope
Told by Barbara Blackburn

When Barbara Blackburn visited Valley Middle School, she found a strong community that was in need of a little encouragement. This month's story reminds us that a school is at its best when teachers support each other by focusing on their strengths.

April 2008 - You've Got A Friend
Told by Deborah Blaz

For new and experienced teachers, the daily grind can be both fulfilling and exhausting. With a scrapbook and a group of students, Deborah Blaz helps a new teacher get through the first year…and ready to come back for the next.

March 2008 - Just Doing My Job
Told by Amy Benjamin

Teachers and parents both have important - and different - jobs. When Amy Benjamin, an experienced teacher, needed help motivating her son in school, she gained perspective on the significance of her job as a teacher.

February 2008 - Three Gifts In One
Told by Nelson Beaudoin

A small gesture can make a big impact. When principal and author Nelson Beaudoin writes letters of appreciation to his staff’s mentors, the simple act serves as a gift to his staff, their mentors, and teachers everywhere.

January 2008 - Family Reading Night
Told by Darcy Hutchins, Marsha Greenfeld & Joyce Epstein

Family Reading Nights are a great way to get parents and communities involved in literacy. This month, leaders at the National Network of Partnership Schools tell their story about using Family Reading Nights to successfully increase parent involvement at schools.

December 2007 - You Never Gave Up On Me
Told by Gary McGuey & Lonnie Moore,
Thanks to Shelley Catrino

December’s Tale tells the story of a struggling reader and the teacher who stood by her. Teaching and learning take dedication and perseverance, but the rewards can be great. To all of you who are there for your students every day – Happy Holidays.

November 2007 - Thank You, Teacher
Told by Sandra Harris

Eye On Education thanks our teachers this month with a special Thanksgiving Tale from author Sandra Harris. November’s Tale is about the effect of a simple “Thank You“ of a student to a first-year teacher. Here’s a reminder that everything you do as teachers is appreciated!

October 2007 - Sister Naoma
Told by Annette Breaux

Annette Breaux tells her personal story of Sister Naoma, the teacher who inspired her to pursue a life in education. This Tale follows the relationship between teacher and student that perseveres through life's struggles. Not even a hurricane can break the bonds of friendship.

September 2007 - Alex's Story
Told by Franklin Schargel

Our first Tale, “Alex“s Story,“ is told by this month“s featured author Franklin Schargel. This is the story of a student who overcomes drugs and the death of a parent with the help of a faithful principal. You will be reminded of how educators have the ability to shape students’ lives.