{"product_id":"a-saint-squad-for-teachers-45-heavenly-friends-to-carry-you-through-the-school-year-paperback","title":"A Saint Squad for Teachers: 45 Heavenly Friends to Carry You Through the School Year - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAmy J. Cattapan\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinner of a 2025 Excellence in Publishing Award from the Association of Catholic Publishers: Inspirational (Second Place).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery educator needs a friend to turn to when they are facing a rowdy classroom, challenging parent interactions, tense staff meetings, or even just the everyday demands of teaching. Seasoned teacher Amy Cattapan recommends you form a posse of saintly mentors who are always there to offer inspiring examples and powerful intercession.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eA Saint Squad for Teachers\u003c\/i\u003e, Cattapan introduces you to a team of forty-five diverse and relatable saints ready to lift you up and intercede for you during every twist and turn of the school year. By drawing from the stories and wisdom of these heavenly educators and holy mentors, you'll not only flourish as a teacher but also tackle the highs and lows of your calling with renewed vigor and unshakeable hope.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis posse includes these much-needed intercessors: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThea Bowman for infusing more joy in your classroom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCatherine of Siena for nurturing trust and respect with your students\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharles Lwanga for protecting you and your students from evil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNicholas Black Elk for embracing the gift of multicultural classrooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThomas Aquinas for uplifting your underachievers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrances Cabrini for providing strength when resources are stretched thin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eQuestions for reflection or discussion are included at the end of this chapter. Beyond personal enrichment, \u003ci\u003e A Saint Squad for Teachers\u003c\/i\u003e can also be used as a mini-retreat, team-building book club, professional development, or gifts for staff. This book also makes an ideal thank-you for cherished teachers and dedicated catechists, acknowledging their profound impact on shaping lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmy J. Cattapan\u003c\/b\u003e is a middle-school English teacher and Catholic speaker, retreat leader, and author who has written or contributed to several books, including \u003ci\u003eSweet Jesus, Is It June Yet?\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eChicken Soup for the Soul: From Lemons to Lemonade\u003c\/i\u003e, and the award-winning novels \u003ci\u003eAngelhood\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSeven Riddles to Nowhere\u003c\/i\u003e. She hosts \u003ci\u003eCath-Lit Live!\u003c\/i\u003e, a podcast where she interviews Catholic authors about new books.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCattapan has appeared on \u003ci\u003eThe Katie McGrady Show\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Busted Halo Show\u003c\/i\u003e on SiriusXM, EWTN's \u003ci\u003eBookmark\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eAt Home with Jim and Joy\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCatholic Faith Network Live\u003c\/i\u003e, and the \u003ci\u003eSon Rise Morning Show\u003c\/i\u003e. Her writing has appeared in \u003ci\u003eHighlights for Children\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHopscotch for Girls\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePockets\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eCatechist\u003c\/i\u003e. She also served as the host for Shalom World TV's BOOK.ed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCattapan earned a bachelor's degree in English secondary education from Marquette University, a master's degree in instruction for secondary education language arts from Northeastern Illinois University, and a doctorate in curriculum and instruction from Loyola University Chicago. She has spoken at a variety of conferences, including NCEA, the Los Angeles Religious Education Congress, and C3, and frequently leads teacher retreats and professional development sessions at Catholic schools across the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ewww.ajcattapan.com\u003cbr\u003eFacebook: acattapan\u003cbr\u003eTwitter: @AJcattapan\u003cbr\u003eInstagram: @a.j.cattapan\u003cbr\u003ePinterest: @ajcattapan\u003cbr\u003eYouTube: A.J. 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