My first mentor teacher, in the 5th grade, is fabulous.  I did my practicum with her in Spring 03, and was supposed to student teach with her, except that after 3 days I was hired into middle school.  She was definitely a major influence on the whole process.

She’s also a cartoonist, and has had some books published.  She has big prints that hang around the school, and one of my favorites hangs in the special ed conference room where we hold PETs.  It totally sums up what is going on around me, and how I feel, and why I worry for my kids.

Click on the image of this book.  My favorite cartoon is the cover art. Exactly.