Most people recall a teacher or two who had a significant impact on their future. In fact outside the family unit teachers have more influence on our lives than anyone else. Good teachers help students believe in themselves with a glimpse of what they might become. They go the extra mile to make learning fun and meaningful and they inspire students to dream and broaden their horizons. Teachers have the power to change lives. Written by a wide range of teachers counselors administrators educational consultants and former students the stories in Chicken Soup for the Teachers Soul will convince teachers that theyre needed now more than ever. Chicken Soup for the Teachers Soul is required reading for every teacher student and former student. Readers will learn treasured lessons on the importance of encouragement the power of love the value of taking a risk in the classroom and the need for mentors and allies. Teachers will recognize themselves and their students in these stories of hope and love. They will see their growing challenges as newfound opportunities to transform lives.