Things I Wish [...] Knew

Product Description “Forgive yourself for not having the foresight to know what now seems so obvious in hindsight.” —Judy BelmontHow often have you caught yourself saying "I wish I knew that" or "If only they knew..."? We have all been there. We can always look back and wish that we could change something, but the key is to use that knowledge and make a difference now. We learn from reflecting on our own experiences and by connecting with other educators to learn from theirs.In Things I Wish [...] Knew, Rachelle Dené Poth has brought in fifty educators with different experiences and backgrounds in education to share something they wish they or others knew. Each vignette shares an eye-opening experience, a valuable lesson learned, advice for overcoming challenges, or simply offers some inspiration or words of wisdom.Throughout this book, you will learn from educators who hope to help others make a difference, to make some changes in their practice, and to avoid missing out on opportunities. The book explores things that each educator wishes they knew when they started teaching, something they wish that administrators knew, or things that they wish all students knew. I hope that this book will lead you to reflect on your own practice and inspire you to share your story too. From the Author Throughout this book, you will learn from educators who hope to help others make a difference, to make some changes in their practice, and to avoid missing out on opportunities. The book explores things that each educator wishes they knew when they started teaching, something they wish that administrators knew, or things that they wish all students knew. I hope that this book will lead you to reflect on your own practice and inspire you to share your story too. These are the educators who shared their story:Dr. Desiree AlexanderTraci BrowderSherri CarattiniLivia ChanMelissa Chouinard-JahantJessica ChandlerKristi DawsJulie DossantosPaolo Di MonteJulie DowningJillian DuBoisAndrew EastonDr. Maribeth EdmundsDr. Neil EnglishTyson GardinBridget GenglerLaurie GuyonPamela HallDawn HarrisJennifer Haston-MaciejewskiDesmond HastyMelisa HayesCathy HinkBrad HughesMeredith JohnsonDeborah Kerby, Ed.DSydney KochJacie MaslykMonica McGuireDr, Toutoule NtoyaScott NunesPaul O'NeillDr. Keri Orange-JonesDr. Chris OrlandoTyler OverstreetAubrey PattersonCory RadischJessica Reed, ED.S.Lainie RowellJustin SchleiderAaron SmithNathan StevensKathiSue SummersVictor TamDebbie TannenbaumAlexes M. TerryLindsay TitusJofee' TremainErik YoungmanArtwork done byAmy De FreiseAnette LeFavePam HublerKimberly IshamTisha RichmondMonica SpillmanKathiSue Summers About the Author Rachelle Dené Poth is an edtech consultant, presenter, attorney, author, and teacher. Rachelle teaches Spanish and STEAM: What's nExT in Emerging Technology at Riverview Junior Senior High School in Oakmont, PA. Rachelle has a Juris Doctor degree from Duquesne University School of Law and a Master's in Instructional Technology. Rachelle is an ISTE Certified Educator and a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert. She is a past-president of the ISTE Teacher Education Network and served on the Leadership team of the Mobile Learning Network for five years. She received the ISTE Making IT Happen Award and has received several Presidential Gold Awards for volunteer service to education. She was named one of 30 K-12 IT Influencers for 2021.Rachelle is the author of seven books, 'In Other Words: Quotes That Push Our Thinking," "Unconventional Ways to Thrive in EDU" (EduMatch) and "The Future is Now: Looking Back to Move Ahead," ISTE "Chart A New Course: A Guide to Teaching Essential Skills for Tomorrow's World", True Story: Lessons That One Kid Taught Us (EduMatch), "Your World Language Classroom: Strategies for Digital and In-Person Instruction", and her latest book, "Things I Wish [...] Knew." now available.Rachelle has a podcast, ThriveinEDU available at She hosts the Defined Learning PBL Podc