Outside the Box Teacher: Hawaiian Sunrise to Sunset Published by Outskirts Press
Veteran educator and teacher Randall Ng details his unorthodox methods in working with middle school kids to show the necessity of thinking and acting outside the box in order to make an appreciable difference in his students’ lives.
Honolulu, HI, July 15, 2011 --(PR.com)-- Teacher, counselor and writer Randall Ng announced today the release of Hawaiian Sunrise to Sunset, A Middle School Counselor’s Diary of a Working Day, published by Outskirts Press. A thought provoking, eye opening chronicle of his daily work with at risk as well as gifted students, Ng’s “diary” of his unconventional classroom activity and home visits will startle other educators into rethinking the parameters their own pedagogical methods.
Sunrise to sunset are the hours Randall puts in daily -- and sometimes even on weekends -- to try to remain truly proactive with his students by shedding any falsely professional demeanor and speaking or acting with them in ways that will develop a kindred communication. Using language that might be offensive to some, but that connects emphatically with students who may be gang members or criminals is a choice Ng easily makes, for instance, if it produces the desired result.
Written as an hour by hour narrative of one day’s activities, Ng tells of settling one student down with physical force in school and in her home because that is what she respects, tells of waking and literally dressing another student at home so she can come to school, tells of using strong street language to calm another arrogant, offensive student. Each of these moments is a “normal” one during the course of his twelve hour days.
Sometimes adventurous, sometimes stressful, sometimes humorous, Ng’s tales of his daily encounters with middle school students illustrate what has to be done to make a difference in students’ lives. No nine-to-five job, Ng’s profession demands both dedication and innovation. Those extra steps, unorthodox though they may sometimes be, Ng argues, must be taken so that students can be the best they can be.
Hawaiian Sunrise to Sunset is available on-line in paperback through Amazon and Barnes and Noble and at www.outskirtspress.com/bookstore for a maximum trade discount in quantities of ten or more.
Format: 6 x 9 paperback cream ISBN: 978-1-4327-7331-1 SRP: $11.95
Kindle $8.95
e-Book $5.00
Genre: Autobiography/educators
About the author:
Randall Ng worked in the Hawaii State Department of Education for over thirty-three years as a classroom teacher and as a campus, outreach and grade level counselor. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in History from Texas A & M University with a minor in Political Science. He graduated from the University of Hawaii in 1967 with a professional teacher’s certificate in secondary education. Awards and recognitions during Mr. Ng’s career include the 2005 Hawaii State Teacher Association’s “Friend of Youth” Award and a 2002 award from the Hawaii State Senate for his counseling department’s efforts to promote a safe, healthy and drug-free lifestyle among his school’s students.
For more information or to contact the author, visit www.outskirtspress.com/sunrisetosunset.
Outskirts Press offers high-quality, full-service self-publishing and book marketing services for writers and professionals who are seeking a cost-effective, fast, and flexible way to publish and distribute their books worldwide while retaining 100% of their rights, 100% of their profits, and 100% of the creative control. www.outskirtspress.com.
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Sunrise to sunset are the hours Randall puts in daily -- and sometimes even on weekends -- to try to remain truly proactive with his students by shedding any falsely professional demeanor and speaking or acting with them in ways that will develop a kindred communication. Using language that might be offensive to some, but that connects emphatically with students who may be gang members or criminals is a choice Ng easily makes, for instance, if it produces the desired result.
Written as an hour by hour narrative of one day’s activities, Ng tells of settling one student down with physical force in school and in her home because that is what she respects, tells of waking and literally dressing another student at home so she can come to school, tells of using strong street language to calm another arrogant, offensive student. Each of these moments is a “normal” one during the course of his twelve hour days.
Sometimes adventurous, sometimes stressful, sometimes humorous, Ng’s tales of his daily encounters with middle school students illustrate what has to be done to make a difference in students’ lives. No nine-to-five job, Ng’s profession demands both dedication and innovation. Those extra steps, unorthodox though they may sometimes be, Ng argues, must be taken so that students can be the best they can be.
Hawaiian Sunrise to Sunset is available on-line in paperback through Amazon and Barnes and Noble and at www.outskirtspress.com/bookstore for a maximum trade discount in quantities of ten or more.
Format: 6 x 9 paperback cream ISBN: 978-1-4327-7331-1 SRP: $11.95
Kindle $8.95
e-Book $5.00
Genre: Autobiography/educators
About the author:
Randall Ng worked in the Hawaii State Department of Education for over thirty-three years as a classroom teacher and as a campus, outreach and grade level counselor. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in History from Texas A & M University with a minor in Political Science. He graduated from the University of Hawaii in 1967 with a professional teacher’s certificate in secondary education. Awards and recognitions during Mr. Ng’s career include the 2005 Hawaii State Teacher Association’s “Friend of Youth” Award and a 2002 award from the Hawaii State Senate for his counseling department’s efforts to promote a safe, healthy and drug-free lifestyle among his school’s students.
For more information or to contact the author, visit www.outskirtspress.com/sunrisetosunset.
Outskirts Press offers high-quality, full-service self-publishing and book marketing services for writers and professionals who are seeking a cost-effective, fast, and flexible way to publish and distribute their books worldwide while retaining 100% of their rights, 100% of their profits, and 100% of the creative control. www.outskirtspress.com.
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http://outskirtspress.com 1-888-OP-BOOKS
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