{"product_id":"the-golden-waffle-principle-finding-meaning-in-teaching-9798991931601","title":"The Golden Waffle Principle: Finding Meaning in Teaching","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if teaching meant more than test scores and lesson plans?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Golden Waffle Principle: Finding Meaning in Teaching\u003c\/em\u003e is a refreshing, heartfelt exploration of the true purpose of education. Through a series of compelling essays drawn from real-life classroom experiences, award-winning educator Steven R. Perkins invites readers on a journey that celebrates the joys, struggles, and deeper meaning of the teaching life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhether you're a new teacher or a seasoned veteran, this book will reconnect you to the heart of why you entered the classroom in the first place.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach reflection reveals timeless truths about learning, leadership, and the human connection at the core of education. With wisdom shaped by decades of experience, Perkins blends classical insights with modern-day experiences, offering readers encouragement, laughter, and a renewed sense of purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Golden Waffle Principle\u003c\/em\u003e isn't just a book about education-\u003cstrong\u003eit's a reminder that teaching is a calling, not just a job.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for teachers, mentors, education students, and anyone seeking inspiration in the world of learning and personal growth.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePerkins, Steven R.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Steve is a native Hoosier from New Albany, Indiana. He earned a B.A. with honors in Classical Studies at Indiana University and an M.A. in Classics from The University of Texas. He has taught Latin for nearly thirty-five years in a variety of settings, including an urban middle school in Kansas City, Missouri, and at undergraduate and high school levels in Texas. In Indiana, he has taught Latin and Classics courses at North Central High School and Butler University, and since 2021 he has taught Latin at Guerin Catholic High School in Noblesville, Indiana. He is the author of numerous books and articles in the field of Classical Studies, including the popular Latin For Dummies. In addition to being the 2014 Indiana Teacher of the Year, Steve is a recipient of The College of Wooster Excellence in Teaching Award, the Lilly Teacher Creativity Fellowship, the Dr. Elizabeth Watkins Latin Teacher Award from the American Classical League, and is a Texas Foreign Language Association Latin Teacher of the Year. He is also a member of Phi Kappa Phi and Phi Beta Kappa and in 2014 was named a Sagamore of the Wabash by Governor Mike Pence. When he is not teaching and writing, he loves spending time with his wife Melissa and their children Austin and Olivia.","brand":"Cogrounded, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51298352562450,"sku":"9798991931601","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_c2569944-a36a-4be4-9b6d-a3bf878cbaac.jpg?v=1747817035","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-golden-waffle-principle-finding-meaning-in-teaching-9798991931601","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}