Jeff Escabar

Broschiertes Buch

Laugh Your Apps Off!!

Beschreibung

"Laugh Your Apps Off" is a compilation of entertaining and enlightening stories from the world of independent schools, shared by a seasoned educator with almost fifty years of experience. Jeff, who taught at the esteemed Marin Country Day School (MCDS), shares many amusing anecdotes from his early professional years. His funny encounters with students, parents, and administrators provide valuable and humorous insights into the world of education. As a new teacher, Jeff warmly shares his mistakes, which often end with hilarious consequences. The funny stories continue as he perfects his teaching, and Jeff's unique delivery, filled with keen wit, will keep you intrigued.

Autor

Jeff Escabar was born in San Francisco and graduated from the University of San Francisco with a B.A. in Political Science and a California Teaching Credential. From his earliest memories, Jeff wanted to be a teacher. In 1977, he was hired by Marin Country Day School (MCDS), where he celebrated a 36-year career as a teacher and Director of Admission and Outreach. While at MCDS, Jeff served on two CAIS accreditation committees for the school and over ten CAIS accreditation committees overall. In 2010, Jeff was appointed as a consultant to the Board of Trustees of a new school in Sausalito, The New Village School. In 2011, Jeff was appointed to the AISAP Board of Trustees, where he held the positions of Governance Chair and Ethics Chair. In 2016, he was elected Board Chair and served until he left the Board in June 2018. In 2013, Jeff was hired as Head of School at Marin Preparatory School (later changing the name to Spanish Infusion School) after a national search through Carney Sandoe Consultants. Jeff received his Masters in Educational Leadership from Concordia University in 2013. In 2020, Jeff became the Executive Director of Next Generation Scholars, a nonprofit that works with low-income, first-generation students to ensure their admission to universities. In 2022, Jeff became the Head of SLS Preschool after serving on its Board for four years and consulting with its kindergarten applicant parents for two years. He's written many blog articles for AISAP, was profiled in the AISAP Journal in May 2018, and published an article called "Choosing the Right School" for Gay Parent Magazine. He has frequently presented at the Educational Records Bureau Annual Conference on various topics, including mindfulness, testing, and having difficult conversations. Jeff possesses a wealth of information on Independent Schools as he celebrates his 48th year in education.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bookbaby
• Seitenzahl: 120
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. Januar 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 8mm
• Gewicht: 177g
• ISBN-13: 9798350978247
• Artikelnr.: 72664609