Leon Avrech

Male

San Jose, CA

United States

Profile Information:

School / Work Affiliation
Retired from public middle school/junior high
Blog
http://www.legendleon.com
Website
http://homeclassroomvideo.com
Favored IM Account
legendleon@aol.com
About Me
I taught 8th grade U.S. History/gov't with a passion. I got the most out of my students in a low income, multicutural community. I became principal and was principal for over 10 yrs but I missed the classroom. I went back to the classroom and taught 8th grade U.S. History and was District and County mentor teacher. My book, "Think You Can Teach? A Survival Guide For Middle School Students" is great for all grades and is available at amazon.com barnesandnoble.com
all bookstores on their computer. Author, Avrech. I am just learning first day on twitter.

Comment Wall:

  • Steve Hargadon

    Glad to have you here, Leon. Hope the book sells well!

    Feb 16, 2010

  • Jennifer Smith

    I will be looking forward to reading that. Thank you.

    Feb 16, 2010

  • Leon Avrech

    Hi Jennifer and Steve. I presume you are teachers. I am retired in San Jose, CA after 37 yrs. in middle school/jr. high. I wrote the book with a passion to help new young teachers succeed. I have seen too many fail. A successful teacher is important for the students. Anyway, you know how education sales go, pretty slow, but I hope the word gets out and new and future teachers buy the book. Thanks. Leon Avrech author,:THINK YOU CAN TEACH? A SURVIVAL GUIDE FOR NEW MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHERS.

    Feb 17, 2010

  • Christina Nascimento

    Hi Leon, I will take a look at your book and recommend it to my classmates, who are all about to be middle school teachers as well...thanks for your advice and I'll let you know when I read the book :0)

    Feb 18, 2010

  • Christina Nascimento

    Yes, I have def heard those comments. I am still excited tho. I am in the Hartford area of CT.

    Feb 18, 2010

  • Jennifer Smith

    Leon, I will definitly let you know what helpful hints I get from your book. I did return to teaching last school year and am enjoying it very much. I am teaching in a Catholic Elementary School in the suburbs of Philadelphia. Thanks again for your suggestion.

    Feb 19, 2010

  • Donelle

    Good to know. Thank you for the information. How did you go about getting your book published? I'm happy to pass along the info. about your new book. Good luck!

    Mar 4, 2010

  • Leon Avrech

    Thanks for your comments and about passing the info about my book. Publishing the book took months of work and dedication.

    Mar 5, 2010

  • patty mcnichol

    I will!

    Apr 9, 2010

  • Shannon Holden

    Hi Leon,
    I will post it on my website, http://www.newteacherhelp.com and also put it on my newteacherhelp.com page on Facebook. I get between 300 and 500 hits per day, so I hope it boosts your sales a bit!

    Shannon

    Jun 6, 2010

  • Norman A. Howell

    Thanks, Leon. I will do that and check it out myself, being a 4th year International teacher in the US!!

    Jul 1, 2010

  • Jessica Solesbee

    Thank you for sharing. I will just have to purchase your book!

    Jul 6, 2010

  • Don Grimshaw

    Thanks for the information. I can't wait to read your book. Our staff has several book club groups currently studying several books on teaching, learning, and service. It sounds great.

    Sep 28, 2010

  • Lindsay Raya

    Thank you Leon!!! Good to know :) I will let you know about the book!

    Dec 7, 2011