Rafe Esquith Quotes

A collection of quotes by Rafe Esquith.

Rafe Esquith is an American educator known for his innovative teaching methods and dedication to his students. Born in 1954, Esquith taught at Hobart Boulevard Elementary School in Los Angeles for over 30 years. He gained national recognition for his classroom achievements, including his annual Shakespeare productions with his fifth-grade students. Esquith's teaching philosophy emphasizes instilling a love of learning, discipline, and character development in his students. He has authored several books, including "Teach Like Your Hair's on Fire" and "Real Talk for Real Teachers." N/A

There are so many charlatans in the world of education. They

There are so many charlatans in the world of education. They teach for a couple of years, come up with a few clever slogans, build their websites, and hit the lecture circuit. In this fast-food-society, simple solutions to complex problems are embraced far too often. We can do better. I hope that people who read this book realize that true excellence takes sacrifice, mistakes, and enormous amounts of effort. After all, there are no shortcuts.

Rafe Esquith

Education Discipline Inspirational Discernment