Classroom Confidential by Victoria Lucido

Classroom Confidential by Victoria Lucido

Classroom Confidential is a no-nonsense guide to teaching, filled with valuable advice on topics not seen discussed in other teaching books.

“I wish I had the advice from Classroom Confidential when I was a first year teacherMrs. Lucido wonderfully describes the realities of the teaching profession ranging from staff lounge conversations to eating in the classroom. These aspects weren’t taught in teacher preparation school yet must be discussed and understood before you step foot into your own classroom in order to be an effective, happy, and sane teacher! The transparency of the many facets of a teacher’s school life and identity, combined with advice on how to handle various situations, will help any teacher add to their “bag of tricks.“ While I am still amazed Mrs. Lucido survived 33 years teaching in public schools, I now understand the personality, outlook, and drive that kept her, and many others, happily in the teaching profession for so long. Regardless if you’re a first or tenth year teacher, Classroom Confidential offers insight and tips to navigate your next school year. Thank you, Mrs. Lucido, for impacting so many students’ lives and helping myself and so many others navigate this profession!”
—Kimberly Kellam, 6th Grade Math, Science, and Leadership Teacher, Walter Colton Middle School

“Vickie Lucido has seen it all over her 33 year teaching career and shares her experiences with humor and wit to help prepare you for teaching in ways other teaching books do not. In Classroom Confidential, you’ll find answers to questions that you never knew you had, but are essential to your success and longevity as a teacher. Have you ever considered how to handle an angry mom? Or how to prepare for a room full of tired parents on Back to School night? Or how to ride the storm when budget cuts and pink slips are on the horizon? Classroom Confidential is a quick and essential read for new and experienced teachers alike with straightforward tips for succeeding in what is a very challenging profession.”
—Marianne Hartfelt, Art Teacher, Monterey High School

Vickie is a product of the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District and taught there for 33 years. In addition to a Bachelor’s in English from San Jose State University, Vickie graduated with a Master of Education from the University of New England. She has been recognized by “Who’s Who of American Teachers” seven times, was awarded “Monterey Teacher of the Year” in 1999 by Monterey Rotary, received the “Mildred Willemsen Award for Excellence in Teaching” in 2011, and was named an ”Art Hero” by the Monterey County Office of Education in 2018. Vickie also wrote, directed, and performed in her own one-woman-show Pretty. Upon retirement in 2018, the Colton Middle School Stage was dedicated to her by superintendent PK Diffenbaugh and is now called the “Victoria Lucido Stage.” Vickie lives on the Monterey Peninsula with her husband, Frank, and her two cats, Boots and Rocky.

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ISBN 13	9781642799040
ISBN 10	1642799041
Title	Classroom Confidential
Author	Victoria Lucido
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Morgan James Publishing llc
Year published	2020-10-08
Number of pages	160
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.