Book Update

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Calm Authority: Building Classroom Confidence from Day One is a forthcoming book by Ernie Lee designed to help new and second-career teachers enter the classroom with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose.

Teaching is meaningful work, but it can also feel overwhelming, especially in the early years. This book helps educators move beyond survival mode by developing the calm authority needed to lead students well, build strong relationships, establish clear expectations, and create a classroom culture where learning can happen.

Drawing on Ernie’s experience as a veteran classroom teacher, former attorney, 2016 Georgia Teacher of the Year, and teacher leader, Calm Authority offers practical wisdom for teachers who want to lead with consistency, confidence, and care.

This book is especially for:

• New teachers
• Second-career teachers
• Teacher candidates
• Alternative-certification teachers
• Teacher induction programs
• Colleges of education
• School leaders who support early-career teachers

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