CALL FOR MANUSCRIPTS (Deadline: 31 January 2009)

Theme: Taking Care of Ourselves: Physically, Emotionally, Intellectually, and Spiritually

"It does not take long to learn that teaching day in and day out is demanding physically, emotionally, intellectually, and spiritually. Not a day would pass in my public school teaching career in which I failed to become professionally energized by some event or experience, but more often than not I would return home after a day of teaching drained in various ways. Although any profession offers its own set of demands, teaching is extremely demanding. It is important that a teacher care for herself in a variety of ways. We must never lose sight of the foundational belief that students come first, but healthy and happy teachers are best prepared to bring all they can to the classroom for their students."
Rob Lockhart, Morehead State University

• be sure to exercise;
• find ways to connect with other adults who will emotionally support you as you care for your students;
• read and write for pleasure outside the school day; and
• start a faculty and staff prayer group before or after school - do all you can to counter the physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual drain on your life."

	Standing Sections
Teachers as Writers: Poetry, Essays, Letters		KEB Teaching Strategy Exchange
Professional Reading Recommendations		Humor
What's New in Young Adult Literature?		Speak Out: Professional Issues

The Bulletin observes MLA documentation style and NCTE's position on avoiding sexism in language. Articles from 500 to 2500 words welcome! DEADLINE: 31 January 2009

Please send your submissions to Dr. John Hagaman / Western Kentucky University / 1906 College Heights Blvd #11086 / Bowling Green, KY 42101 . Inquiries and drafts are encouraged. Electronic submission preferred: keb@kcte.org

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