veritas Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Earlier this month, I watched an interview with Esquith and another teacher (see below). What I really like about Rafe Esquith is that he is refreshingly honest about his job/the education system and that he spends a good deal of time teaching kids about good manners, kindness, morals, responsibility, etc. It seems like such traits are becoming increasingly rare. (yet, he doesn't teach character education to the neglect of academic subjects): If there were more teachers like him, our society would become a better place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilaclady Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 I think he is a great teacher but I also find him quite arrogant. I have read all his books except for the last one and he is very condescending of everyone- no other teacher is as good as him, the administration is terrible, people do not donate to help kids except for sir Ian Mckellan. Etc etc. I take what I can from him but leave the rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veritas Posted February 22, 2014 Author Share Posted February 22, 2014 I think he is a great teacher but I also find him quite arrogant. I have read all his books except for the last one and he is very condescending of everyone- no other teacher is as good as him, the administration is terrible, people do not donate to help kids except for sir Ian Mckellan. Etc etc. I take what I can from him but leave the rest. He can occasionally be honest to a fault. But, he does mean well, and his students adore him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 I've read a couple of Rafe Esquith's books which I found inspirational. I do have to wonder though if his own family gets any of his time! Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommymilkies Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 I love his books. I emailed him a few years ago. When he wrote me back, I felt star struck. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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