The Mechanics of Teaching

About the Book

I was encouraged by colleagues to write a book about my teaching style. The Mechanics of Teaching compares the analytical/diagnostic qualities of automotive mechanics and teachers.

About the Author

I was born with bilateral congenital hip dysplasia. I don’t know if my parents were geniuses or what, but they didn’t treat me any differently than my brothers and sisters. Over the years, I have overcome many obstacles. I believe that nothing is impossible if you keep focused on the possibilities, not the disabilities. For as long as I can remember, I either wanted to be a veterinarian or a teacher when I grew up, but then a standardized aptitude test indicated I should be an automotive mechanic. Due to my physical limitations, I chose to become a teacher. Since graduating from Central Michigan University (CMU) in 1983, my teaching career has given me a wide variety of experiences that have helped mold me into the teacher I am today. I love teaching! Therefore, I am always looking for ways to provide exciting and, sometimes, not-so-conventional ways to deliver information to my students. Another gift from my parents and upbringing. Students bring a vast amount of experiences and knowledge to school. The same is true about teachers. I often reflect on my childhood, schooling, and other past influences to evaluate how and why I teach the way I do. I was encouraged by colleagues to write a book about my teaching style. The Mechanics of Teaching compares the analytical/diagnostic qualities of automotive mechanics and teachers.