Book Review: Sincerely the Teacher

Sincerely, the Teacher, written by Tiffany Andrews and Becky Saarela, is a clear and concise handbook for parents of a school-aged child.  These two teachers asked teachers across the county what was one thing they wanted parents to know. This book is an easy to read compilation of these tips.

A parent is the most important person in a child’s life. The parent has been given the solemn responsibility to instruct and raise their children from birth to the point of their children going off on their own in the world. Teachers come along side parents to help in this process and somewhere along the lines, parents began to disconnect from the teacher’s role.  This book is an attempt to bring parents and teachers back together, to respect one another and work together to provide each student the best education possible.

Sincerely, the Teacher is not a theoretical book. It also does not provide parents with a to-do list that

spans one hundred plus pages. Instead it is a chance for parents to understand how education has changed, and to have a sneak peek into the world of a teacher.

The information in the pages of this book are provided to parents in small bits and pieces through years of parent-teacher conferences, IEP meetings and back-to-school nights. Parents, if you want your children to have a positive experience in school, you need to read this book. Parents, if you want your children to receive the best education possible, you need to read this book.

**I was provided a review copy of this book. As a teacher myself, this book resonated with me. Everything I ever wished I could get a parent to understand is included in this book. Teachers, principals, counselors and other educational professionals, get this book into the hands of every parent you can.