7Finally Success in K-12 ClassroomsTeachers: Do you feel you lack support? Are you discouraged working long hours? Are you more frustrated than gratified? Do you wonder why you chose teaching as a profession?Every teacher needs a good mentor. R. Janet Walraven, a master teacher, presents actual classroom scenarios to model effective interaction with students, parents, administrators, colleagues, and staff. In this book, you will learn how to: -Manage your classroom with confidence and competence-Communicate effectively with parents/guardians-Build a good rapport with administrators and staff-Use your time efficiently-Become a successful teacherEducating children, kindergarten through high school, is a team effort. This book is for you whether you are: -a first-year teacher or a twenty-year teacher-an administrator or staff member -a parent of a child in kindergarten or 12th grade-a substitute teacher or community memberBeing an educator is one of the most difficult and most important endeavors in the world. This book, with real-life scenarios and tips for K-12 classrooms, will help you find gratification and even joy in teaching.