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Hi Shannon, my name is Leon Avrech. I am a retired middle school dept. head, teacher,
vice principal, principal and mentor teacher. I have recently published a book, "THINK
YOU CAN TEACH? A SURVIVAL GUIDE FOR NEW MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHERS" It is an enormous help for new middle school teachers. Please include this resource for the new teachers that you come in contact with. The book is available for $10 at amazon.com barnesandnoble.com borders.com and signed from me at: Classroom. P.O. Box 36036 San Jose, CA 95158. You can email me at: legendleon@att.net This book will help teachers be successful.

Shannon, I wrote a lenghty comment, but it appears you didn't get it. So here again,
my name is Leon Avrech, San Jose CA. Retired middle school teacher, mentor teacher, principal. 37 yrs in middle school. I recently had a book published, "Think You Can Teach? A Survival Guide For New Middle School Teachers" available at amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com borders.com or signed copy from me, CLASSROOM. P.O.BOX 36036 SAN JOSE, CA. The book is $10.00 It is an enormous help to new teachers or soon to be teachers. Please add it to your resources for new teachers. Thank you. legendleon@att.net