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Book SynopsisFinding Mrs. Warnecke tells the inspiring story of Cindi Rigsbee, a three-time Teacher of the Year, and Barbara Warnecke, the first-grade teacher who had a profound and lasting impact on Cindi''s life. Cindi, an insecure child who craved positive attention, started her first-grade year with a teacher who was emotionally abusive and played favorites in the classroom. Two months into the school year, her principal came into the classroom and announced that half the students were being moved to another classroom--a dank, windowless basement room, with a young and inexperienced teacher. This change turned out to be the best thing that ever happened to Cindi. Her new teacher, Mrs. Warnecke, made learning come alive for her students. She went overboard caring for each child, made her classroom magical, and encouraged students to pursue their dreams. Although Cindi was reluctant to explore her creativity as a student, Mrs. Warnecke encouraged her to read and write poetry, which became
Table of ContentsAbout the Author vi
Acknowledgments vii
Foreword xi
Prologue xiii
ONE Looking for Stars 1
TWO Finding My Way 19
THREE Finding the Connections 35
FOUR Exploring the Magic 53
FIVE Searching for Strength 79
SIX Bringing Dreams to Light 95
SEVEN Finding Mrs. Warnecke 107
EIGHT Reflecting on the Meaning 125
Epilogue 139
Everyone Has a Mrs. Warnecke 141
