Books by Milken Educators
Milken Educators have authored everything from children's books to academic texts. Email caronson@mff.org with suggested additions.
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Teacher Resources: Teacher Education | Teaching Methods | Textbooks
ADULT
- 4th and 38 - A Creative Writing Anthology - Jordan High School - Durham, NC by Stuart Albright (NC '07)
- Each Writes of Passage: A Collaboration by Dr. Gary Bacon (CA '92)
- Dark Country...Poetry of the High Plains by Ivan Kershner, (CO '95)
- The Grandchildren Leave Tomorrow by Ivan Kershner, (CO '95)
- Throwing Sticks at Recess by Ivan Kershner (CO '95)
- The Complete Kwanzaa: Celebrating Our Cultural Harvest by Dorothy Winbush Riley (MI '94)
- Everybody Has A Story To Tell: Stories of Flannery O'Connor's Milledgeville by Sandra Worsham (GA '92)
- First, You Have To Love Them: A Collection of Writing By Teachers and Their Students by Sandra Worsham (GA '92)
- Rain Dance Review by Sandra Worsham (GA '92)
- This is the Good Thing: Choosing a Life of Service over Self by Stuart Albright (NC '07)
- Fight Song: Six Steps to Passion, Power, Peace, and Purpose by Kim Bearden (GA '99)
- Teaching History in an Uncivilized World by Philip Bigler (VA '99)
- Where's My Great Society? by Dr. Jim Haas (KS '93)
- Radical Survivor: One Woman's Path Through Life, Love, and Uncharted Tragedy by Dr. Nancy Saltzman (CO '00)
- A World Beyond Home: The Education of a Poet, an Athlete, and a New Generation of Students by Stuart Albright (NC '07)
- John Steuart Curry: The Road Home by Alice Bertels (KS '00)
- Hostile Fire: The Life & Death of First Lieutenant Sharon Lane by Philip Bigler (VA '99)
- Liberty & Learning: The Essential James Madison by Philip Bigler (VA '99)
- Remembering John F. Kennedy: The New Frontier and the Nation's Capital by Philip Bigler (VA '99)
- Scandalous Son: The Elusive Search for Dolley Madison's Son, John Payne Todd by Philip Bigler (VA '99)
- African Americans of Canton, Ohio: Treasures of Black History by Nadine McIlwain (OH '93)
- From Ghetto to God: The Incredible Journey of NFL Star, Reggie Rucker by Nadine McIlwain (OH '93)
- My Father's Child by Nadine McIlwain (OH '93)
- World War II: A Time for Heroes by Jeff Rudkin (IN '07)
- Made in Paterson: The Life and Legacy of U.S. Senator William Hughes by Daniel J. Willever (NJ '19)
- Going to Wings by Sandra Worsham (GA '92)
- Blessed Returns: A Student's Summer in One of America's Poorest Cities by Stuart Albright (NC '07)
- Bull City by Stuart Albright (NC '07)
- Plank Fence by Paul Pioszak (MI '03)
- Patterns: Stories by Sandra Worsham (GA '92)
- Support BLACK Periodt: A Greenbook to Eliminate Your Ifs, Ands, or Buts by Princess Francois (NY '19)
- Sidelines by Stuart Albright (NC '07)
- In Honored Glory: Arlington National Cemetery: the Final Post by Philip Bigler (VA '99)
- Tomb of the Unknown Soldier: A Century of Honor, 1921-2021 by Philip Bigler (VA '99)
- Washington in Focus: A Photo History of the Nation's Capital by Philip Bigler (VA '99)
- Confederate Diaries and Letters by Dr. Pamela Stanfield (MO '96)
- Agnesi to Zeno: Over 100 Vignettes from the History of Math by Dr. Sanderson Smith (CA '88)
- Herkimer and the Stat Pack Venture into Money Mathematics by Dr. Sanderson Smith (CA '88)
- The Statistical Odyssey of Herkimer and the Stat Pack by Dr. Sanderson Smith (CA '88)
- The Educator's Book of Quotes by John Blaydes (CA '88)
- The Principal's Book of Inspirational Quotes by John Blaydes (CA '88)
- Wit and Wisdom for Teachers: 930 Quotes to Motivate and Inspire by John Blaydes (CA '88)
- My Soul Looks Back, 'Less I Forget: A Collection of Quotations by People of Color by Dorothy Winbush Riley (MI '94)
- Fight To Make it Happen: 6 Power Principles to Fulfilling Your Purpose and Living Your Dreams by Tonya Breland (NJ '06)
- Lessons From the Beach Chair: Nature's Wisdom for Teaching Character by Deb Austin Brown (WV '91)
- Lessons from the Rocking Chair by Deb Austin Brown (WV '91)
- The Success Strategies: 99 Timeless Strategies for Life's Journey by Deb Austin Brown (WV '91)
- Learning in the Zone: The 7 Habits of Meta-Learners by Dr. Anthony "Sonny" Magana (WA '97)
- Like a Second Layer of Skin: 100 Affirmations for Faithful Living by Dorothy Winbush Riley (MI '94)
CHILDREN/YOUNG ADULT
- The Hero Within by Michael Berndt, (KS ‘12)
- Max and Rascal in: The New Neighbors by Barry Sneed (OH '96)
- Aloha for Carol Ann by Margo Sorenson (CA '91)
- Ambrose and the Cathedral Dream by Margo Sorenson (CA '91)
- Ambrose and the Princess by Margo Sorenson (CA '91)
- Calvin Gets the Last Word by Margo Sorenson (CA '91)
- Danger Canyon by Margo Sorenson (CA '91)
- Spaghetti Smiles by Margo Sorenson (CA '91)
- The Hungry Pua'a and the Sweet Sweet Potato by Leonard J. Villanueva (HI '02)
- Reesey's Class Job by Recharta Walston (VA '08)
- Let's Make Books by Dr. Sandra Brady (NV '04)
- The Oral History Project: Connecting Students to Their Community, Grades 4-8 by Richard Heyler (PA '01)
- Hurricane Season: With a Side of Red Beans and Rice by Lisa Rodriguez (LA '04)
- The Tales of Tinker's Tales by Shirley Rosenkranz (CA '87)
- The Character Club: "It's time to POWER UP!" by Dr. Joshua Cole (VA '06)
- Blended by Sharon Draper (OH '97)
- Out of My Mind by Sharon Draper (OH '97)
- Stella by Starlight by Sharon Draper (OH '97)
- Kimo and the Secret Waves by Margo Sorenson (CA '91)
- The Hidden Dagger by Margo Sorenson (CA '91)
- Tori and the Sleigh of Midnight Blue by Margo Sorenson (CA '91)
- Kaipo and the Mighty Ahi by Leonard J. Villanueva (HI '02)
- Sugar: The Lucky Puppy by Dr. Bruce Whitehead (MT '96)
- Copper Sun by Sharon Draper (OH '97)
- Secrets in Translation by Margo Sorenson (CA '91)
- Fight in the Fields: Cesar Chavez by Margo Sorenson (CA '91)
- Shatter with Words: Langston Hughes by Margo Sorenson (CA '91)
- The Insider's Guide for Students: A Handbook for the Ninth Grade Year by Dr. Alex Carter (VA '03)
- Revision Strategies for Adolescent Writers: Moving Students in the Write Direction by Richard Heyler (PA '01)
TEACHER RESOURCES
- Finding Favor with Your Students: National Award-Winning Educator Shares Strategies on Becoming the Teacher Your Students Would Choose by Ken Almon (GA '98)
- Why We Teach: Learning, Laughter, Love and the Power to Transform Lives by Linda Alston (CO '94)
- Learning to Choose, Choosing to Learn: The Key to Student Motivation and Achievement by Mike Anderson (NH '04)
- Rekindle Your Professional Fire by Mike Anderson (NH '04)
- The Well-Balanced Teacher: How to Work Smarter and Stay Sane Inside the Classroom and Out by Mike Anderson (NH '04)
- What We Say and How We Say It Matter: Teacher Talk That Improves Student Learning and Behavior by Mike Anderson (NH '04)
- Supervision for Learning: A Performance-Based Approach to Teacher Development and Improvement by Dr. James Aseltine (CA '88)
- Crash Course: The Life Lessons My Students Taught Me by Kim Bearden (GA '99)
- Be A Teacher, You can Make A Difference by America's Finest Teachers by Philip Bigler (VA '99) and Stephanie Bishop (VA '01)
- Be A Teacher, You can Make A Difference by America's Finest Teachers (English) by Philip Bigler (VA '99) and Stephanie Bishop (VA '01)
- Failing Grades: A Teachers Report Card on Education in America by Philip Bigler (VA '99)
- Teaching is Tough! A Practical Guide to Classroom Success by Philip Bigler (VA '99)
- Inspirational Leadership: Creating a Culture of Excellence in Times of Change by John Blaydes (CA '88)
- Survival Skills for the Principalship: A Treasure Chest of Time-Savers, Short-Cuts, and Strategies to Help You Keep a Balance in Your Life by John Blaydes (CA '88)
- Growing Character: 99 Successful Strategies for the Elementary Classroom by Deb Austin Brown (WV '91)
- The Insider's Guide to High School: A Parent's Handbook for the Ninth Grade by Dr. Alex Carter (VA '03)
- Success in Restructuring A Road Map for Administrators by Dr. Jane Foley (IN '94)
- Making a Difference: Developing Meaningful Careers in Education by Shannon Garrison (CA '08)
- Bridges to Heal US: Stories and Strategies for Racial Healing by Erin Jones (WA '07)
- Closing the Attitude Gap by Baruti Kafele (NJ '09)
- Is My School a Better School Because I Lead It? by Baruti Kafele (NJ '09)
- The Aspiring Principal 50: Critical Questions for New and Future School Leaders by Baruti Kafele (NJ '09)
- The Assistant Principal 50: Critical Questions for Meaningful Leadership and Professional Growth by Baruti Kafele (NJ '09)
- The Principal 50: Critical Leadership Questions for Inspiring Schoolwide Excellence by Baruti Kafele (NJ '09)
- The Teacher 50: Critical Questions for Inspiring Classroom Excellence by Baruti Kafele (NJ '09)
- How to Build an Instructional Coaching Program for Maximum Capacity by Dr. Nina Morel (TN '05)
- Learning From Coaching: How Do I Work With an Instructional Coach to Grow as a Teacher? by Dr. Nina Morel (TN '05)
- Children I Have Loved, Lessons I Have Learned by Dr. Pamela Stanfield (MO '96)
- Igniting Teacher Leadership: How Do I Empower My Teachers to Lead and Learn? by William Sterrett (VA '08)
- Insights into Action: Successful School Leaders Share What Works by William Sterrett (VA '08)
- Short on Time: How Do I Make Time to Lead and Learn as a Principal? by William Sterrett (VA '08)
- The School Improvement Planning Handbook: Getting Focused for Turnaround and Transition by William Sterrett (VA '08)
- The Principal: Leadership for a Global Society by Dr. Bruce Whitehead (MT '96)
- Middle School Reading Interactive Journal and Middle School Writing Workbook by Comfort Agboola (IL ’23)
- Creative Writing 101: Lessons from an Innovative Classroom by Stuart Albright (NC '07)
- Tackling the Motivation Crisis: How to Activate Student Learning Without Behavior Charts, Pizza Parties, or Other Hard-to-Quit Incentive Systems by Mike Anderson (NH '04)
- Talk to Me: Find the Right Words to Inspire, Encourage, and Get Things Done by Kim Bearden (GA '99)
- Promoting Academic Achievement Among English Learners: A Guide to the Research by Dr. Rhoda Coleman (CA '96)
- Teaching for Understanding with Technology by Kristi Rennebohm-Franz (WA '00)
- Missouri: Our Home by Dr. Jeff Gall (MO '96)
- Motivating Black Males to Achieve in School and in Life by Baruti Kafele (NJ '09)
- Feedback that Moves Writers Forward by Patty McGee (NJ '02)
- Student-Centered Learning: Nine Classrooms in Action by Dr. Bill Nave (ME '90)
- Best Practices for Teaching - Writing: What Award-Winning Classroom Teachers Do by Dr. Beverly Plein (NJ '03) and Susan-Marie Schmidt (AK '02)
- Engaging All by Creating High School Learning Communities by Dr. Teri Ushijima (HI '06)
- Planning for Technology: A Guide for School Administrators, Technology Coordinators, and Curriculum Leaders by Dr. Bruce Whitehead (MT '96)
- Essential Ingredients: Recipes for Teaching Writing by Sandra Worsham (GA '92)
- Biotechnology, KQED (ebook) by Kirk Brown (CA '99)
- Biotechnology: A Laboratory Skills Course 2nd Ed 2018 by Kirk Brown (CA '99)
- Biotechnology: A Laboratory Skills Course Teacher Supplement 2nd Ed 2018 by Kirk Brown (CA '99)
- Ecology and Evolution: Islands of Change by Richard Benz (OH '92)