The Educator’s Guide for Peace and Joy
An Alphabet of Strategies to Help You Light Your Inner Candle
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Chapter 6 Forgiveness Elevate “Never regret being a nice person to another human being. Your kindness is karmic and says everything about you. Their behavior says everything about them. What comes out of a person belongs to them. How they treat you tells you everything you need to know. Respect yourself to love yourself most. If you have to walk away it’s okay. In the end it’s between you and Spirit. It’s never between you and them.” - Elizabeth Lindsay, Angel With An Edge Practice Every day Gerry wears a silver pinky ring. It is shaped like a key. She wears this ring on purpose every single day to remind herself to forgive and to offer forgiveness to herself and to others all day long. If someone aggravates her, talks about her actions, or is rude to her, she looks down to the ring and reminds herself to forgive. forgiveness as a gift to self. Let’s imagine we are carrying a backpack. If every time someone annoys or angers us, we were to place a stone in the backpack and keep it there until we forgave the person. The more stones in our backpack, the heavier the load. If we carry resentment, it is bothersome to us and not to the other person. Small annoyances and aggravations can occur all day long in a classroom setting. Each student comes into the classroom with his/her personality and his/her fears, just as educators do. Grievances can be big or small. It does not matter their size, their power to impact your day is the same.
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About the Book
The Educator’s Guide for Peace and Joy: An Alphabet of Strategies to Help You Light Your Inner Candle is an empowering book for educators. The authors, both seasoned educators, use the twenty-six letters of the alphabet to guide you to success. Each chapter focuses on one strategy or idea specifically connected to one letter of the alphabet. As you read: • Elevate with an inspiring quote to set the tone for the strategy or idea being shared; • Practice the strategy or idea; • Reflect on your personal connection or experience with that strategy or idea; • Discover more resources to continue your journey with a strategy or idea that speaks to you. , Educators are more than just the lessons, activities, and experiences they plan for their students; they are also the light and inspiration for their students, colleagues, families, friends, and communities. This soul book serves as a guide for educators to reflect, recharge, and rekindle their inner light.
About the Author
Dr. Gerry Fitzpatrick-Doria is a highly educated and experienced educator. Dr. Doria earned a doctoral degree in Educational Administration, a master of science degree in Educational Administration, a master of education degree in Reading, and a bachelor of science degree in Education. She holds additional certifications in staff development and essential facilitation and a Superintendent's Letter of Eligibility. With more than 30 years in K-12 education, Dr. Doria has served in a variety of educational and administrative capacities, including elementary and middle school teacher, academic coach, elementary school administrator, staff development specialist, and director of instruction. Currently, Dr. Doria is an Assistant Professor at Holy Family University teaching undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students. Dr. Doria is a lifelong learner and she is committed to the work of supporting the students, families, and community she serves. She is a "light bringer", who embodies appreciation, empowerment, and integrity. Lauren Yack is a certified school counselor; she has worked at both the elementary and secondary levels during her 13 years in the education field. Lauren has a master of education degree in Counseling Psychology and a bachelor of science degree in Applied Developmental Psychology. Lauren has completed a post-master's certificate in Behavior Analysis and holds a Behavior Specialist license through the Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine. Lauren has also participated in various behavioral and trauma-informed professional development opportunities. From a young age Lauren knew that she wanted to work in education and her time as a school counselor has allowed her to build relationships and connections with the students, families, staff, and community she serves. Lauren is passionate about helping and supporting others!