This Teacher Talks: What Really Goes on in America's Schools - A Memoir (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781530735129)

Writing has always been an important part of Dr. Chapman's life. Her many career paths have all included elements of writing. Dr. Chapman was a public school classroom teacher (elementary), grades K-1 and at-risk grades 3-5. During this time she held many teacher leadership positions. She has also been a teacher education university instructor, professional development provider, curriculum writer, private preschool/kindergarten director, church preschool ministry director, and pediatric physician's assistant. Dr. Chapman holds Bachelor's, Master's, and Educational Specialist degrees in Early Childhood Education, an Educational Doctorate in School Improvement, an Educational Leadership add-on endorsement, a Reading Specialist endorsement, and an Associate of Science in Pediatric Assistance. Now semi-retired, she focuses more specifically on writing. She lives with her husband just outside of Atlanta, Georgia and enjoys reading, movies, traveling, writing, genealogy, spending time with her children, grandchildren, and her Yorkie, Jazz. You can learn more about her at www.georgiajanet.com. She is a self-described bohemian Southern Belle who strives to empower all women to be strong, no matter their circumstances.