Inspired to Learn: Why We Must Give Children Hope

Stephen G. Peters

#8901 (5.25 x 8, 154 pgs) $12.95

ISBN 1-880463-08-3
978-1-088463-08-6

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Steve shows us how to turn lives around. From at risk to gentlemen to scholars to CEO's. A story to inspire hope! This book should be required reading for every teacher and principal concerned with the plight of children within our schools.

Steve Peters, former classroom teacher and principal of a Virginia Blue Ribbon School, shares his practical strategies, philosophies, beliefs, and message of hope with organizations and school districts throughout the United States and has been featured on such television programs as the Oprah Winfrey Show, and "America, American."

Mr. Peters led the 1100 student Lafayette-Winona Middle School, once marred by violence and tragically low test scores, into recognition as a Virginia Blue Ribbon School. Through a partnership with teachers and the school community Mr. Peters and his team conceptualized effective intervention strategies like "The Gentlemen's Club."

Steve is a visionary, and like so many other visionaries he is guided by his spirit. Steve has extraordinary ideas and a wonderful gift of inspiring those around him. I truly believe that Steve's story of the divine inspiration that guided him to create the Gentlemen's Club will save the lives of countless children who will have profound impact on the world around them.

Inspired to Learn profiles the process that Mr. Peters used to inspire hope within those students identified as most at risk and how he, his teachers, and his entire school community provided a climate and culture that inspired children toward respect, responsibility, and the diligent pursuit of their dreams and aspirations.

Inspiring children to learn is not a new concept but an age-old truth. "Capture them, inspire them, and teach them."