Nontraditional, written by Nan Kuhlman, is a collection of encounters she has with her students – her own children whom she homeschools and the ones attending college when she is an adjunct professor teaching composition – interspersed with stories of the author's own life.
Mrs. Kuhlman takes an interest in her students' complicated lives and learns how manageable her own problems are in comparison. Her constant attention to the challenges her individual students face that prevent them from succeeding at school and her willingness to assist in any way she can are a testament to her character. She is not only caring but also honest, acknowledging her own mistakes in judgement and in handling some situations, particularly at the beginning of her teaching career.
As an adjunct who has had the privilege of teaching students of various backgrounds, I know how valuable such an instructor is for students and how effective that connection can be in the students' performance. I found the stories relatable and enjoyed reading this book a great deal. Anyone in the teaching profession and anyone involved with students in any way can benefit from reading this well-written and engaging nonfiction.
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