This collection of behavior management strategies includes easy-to-implement methods that engage students reignite your love of teaching as you reap the rewards of a well-managed classroom.

I had heard many retired teachers speak of their experiences as substitute teachers and the joy they found in not needing to prepare lesson plans, attend meetings, meet state standards, be concerned about political agendas, administration, disgruntled parents, and staff. The best part was to be sought after with relentless passion by secretaries to the point of begging them to substitute as the school was short of help. Having the best of all worlds seemed like a good idea to me. Hence I joined the substitute teacher ranks of a local school district, pursued my business interests, continued...

I share my memories and stories of being a Seattle Mariners Groundskeeper in honor of all those who desire to play in the major leagues. I think most youngsters who play sports have had the dream of one day playing in the major leagues. I had that dream and the dream became a reality. I was presented with the opportunity to catch the dream of playing major league baseball as a major league groundskeeper. The stories found within these pages of how groundskeepers can alter the outcome of a game are fascinating and true. They are my story.

Throughout the 1984 and 1985 seasons, as a major league groundskeeper, I was granted the pleasure of playing with major league baseball players. I was able to play catch, hit, sit in the bullpen and eat with professional athletes. In Dr. Foreman's class I also learned the definition of a professional is one who is paid for what they do, and I did get paid. I had caught the dream of my youth. This book is about the experiences and the joy of living the dream.