She Teaches in the Hall

About the Book

She teaches in the hall. She teaches in the hall. There you will find her changing “git” to “get” Pulling up pants and pulling down skirts Sharing a word of encouragement Scolding without words, just furrowed eyebrows. She wears her emotions on her dainty sleeve. Her heart on display that you may never question her motives She smiles when you cry and cries when you smile A help to whomever whenever. She is a mother. In her womb have winged creatures been conceived Some still being groomed, others conceiving She holds on while they realize their wings She lets go to prove they can fly. She puts all of herself in all that she does When no one is looking. She is extravagantly humble She is ferociously kind She is loved beyond measure She is Teacher and she teaches in the hall . Janiece Little, 2010

About the Author

She Teaches in the Hall: Irene Reed Singletary, Ed.D., grew up in a small rural county known as Bamberg, SC, yet her reach extends far beyond her hometown into lands distant and near. She is extravagantly humble She is ferociously kind She is loved beyond measure A dedicated educator for over forty years, she is adored by anyone who comes in contact with her. It is far more than her charm and intellect that draws you in; it is her sincerity; it is how she rallies in the corner and fights on the front lines with and for each of her students, to whom she affectionately refers as her children. Pre-service teachers, veteran teachers, and people from all walks of life will find inspiration in this book which offers insight and reflections of impactful education, by demonstrating love and guidance that transcend the classroom.