"In Thrive, Meenoo Rami does an amazing job of turning the challenges of teaching in this new, networked world of learning into opportunities for teachers and students alike. She shares an amazing array of practical ideas that will help both veteran and brand new teachers find support and inspiration for working the technology rich environments that the modern learner demands. Filled with the stories of real teachers in real classrooms to support her ideas, Meenoo's book is simply a must read for any educator wanting to better understand the potentials for student and personal learning in this most complex and exciting time."—Will Richardson, author of Why School? How Education Must Change When Learning and Education Are Everywhere
“This is the book I wish I had been able to read when I began teaching. On every page Meenoo offers practical suggestions, accompanied by wit and wisdom, that can help us solve the problems we all encounter no matter how long we have been teaching. Thanks to her vision and her voice, I see great hope in the future for our profession.” —From the Foreword by Jim Burke
"When I assigned Thrive to preservice teachers in my English Language Arts methods class, I felt like I was handing them a gift. That's what reading this book felt like to me. All teachers need more books that address the existential aspects of teaching, not just the instrumental ones. Meenoo does both, but she frames the "how-to" with the "why-to." I treasure this book because it reminds me to honor my own well-being as a teacher. I'm grateful for Meenoo's reminder that the best way to thrive is to create joyful classrooms where students and teachers can be vulnerable learners together."—Cindy O’Donnell Allen, Professor, Colorado State University
"To be successful, teachers must constantly be learning, reflecting and growing to meet the ever-changing needs of the students in front of them. To many of us, this can seem like an overwhelming task. Who do I learn from? How can I keep growing as an educator? How do I keep the work I do relevant and fresh to myself and my students? Fortunately, Meenoo Rami has written this book which provides a road map for all of us to, yes, thrive, in our schools over the course of a career. And as Meenoo’s principal, I can say that she lives the words of this book in her classroom every day." —Chris Lehmann, Founding Principal, Science Leadership Academy
"Meenoo Rami has written the right book at the right time. In an era of corporate education reform, Thrive reminds us of how we, as teachers, need human interaction, intellectual fulfillment, and empathy just as much as our students. Rami encourages us to move beyond the mechanical acts of scripted schooling and mandatory professional development, offering us numerous ways to pursue our own passions and bring them to the classroom. She notes that "the rewards of this work will be paid with your students' success and engagement." Filled with practical suggestions, stories from fellow educators, and smart questions, Thrive will reward you as a reader, too." —Troy Hicks, author of Crafting Digital Writing
"Regardless of one's profession, it is important to cultivate a practice of evaluating and re-evaluating progress and personal growth. Meenoo Rami adeptly shares critical ways for educators to check in with themselves and track their progress, and to inject passion into their work. Her ideas are relevant for both rookie teachers and classroom veterans alike!" —Angela Maiers, consultant and Huffington Post blogger
"Meenoo Rami has written the book I would want to give to all new teachers, young and old, to show them teaching can blossom into a fulfilling profession, rich in human connection and intellectual passion. And her five strategies that help teachers to thrive will resonate with engaged teachers everywhere and are as true for the seasoned veteran as the newcomer." --Elyse Eidman-Aadahl, Ph.D., Director of the National Writing Project
"One title educators will want to add to their summer toolkit is Meenoo Rami’s Thrive: 5 Ways to (Re)Invigorate Your Teaching (Heinemann, 2014). As a new teacher, Rami discovered work hours that extended long after the last school bell rang and nagging doubts about her ability to succeed. Having worked her way through these and other challenges, the author has hard-earned, practical advice to share with colleagues." — Alicia Eames, School Library Journal
"Meenoo Rami's Thrive is like soul food in an educational landscape that is often disheartening to teachers. As our teachers struggle with very real constraints placed on their practices, Meenoo offers concrete strategies for reinvigorating passion and confidence in the classroom. In particular, she offers educators a vision of classroom empowerment through network building and connected learning principles. Thrive should be required reading for all University education students preparing to be teachers today. In addition, Rami's book is a dose of healing medicine for every teacher that yearns to make a positive impact on their students and the world.” — Mia Zamora, Professor, Kean University
