As the role of an educator becomes more and more complex and the expectations continue to be heaped upon them, stress increases exponentially. Educators now have the pressure to be role models in their thoughts and actions, and yet are not sure how to be one. This book will discuss how to be productive and effective in a role that requires ever more balance and self-discipline now than ever. Further, education is an occupation of relationships. Relationships among peers, all levels of faculty, parents and students are essential in order to create a strong teaching environment. This book will address means of how to increase relational skills while simultaneously developing assertiveness traits and maintaining ones values, integrity, and establishment of cultural competence and communication skills.

Brett J. Novick has a masters degree in family therapy and post graduate certifications in school social work as well as educational leadership, He is an adjunct instructor at Rutgers University. Mr. Novick is the author of Parents and Teachers Working Together and has had published numerous national and international articles as well as received several awards for his work in education, administration, counseling, social work, and human rights.

Dedication
Introduction
Chapter 1: What A Well-liked, Effective and Productive Educator Is and Isnt
Chapter 2: The Traits of the Well-Liked Educator and How to Adopt Them
Chapter 3- Developing Yourself and Skills Further as A Caring and Likable Educator
Chapter 4-Avoidance of Being a Pushover, a Always Say Yes Educator, Host Gossiper, Bully, or a Drama Mama/Papa
Chapter 5- What is Important to You? What Are Your Base Values?
Chapter 6- Recognizing Culture in the Nature of Likeability
Chapter 7- Being a Good/Better Listener
Chapter 8- Fear and Avoiding Becoming a Pro Crastinator
Chapter 9- Balancing of Life and Home
Chapter 10- Staying Clear of Burnout
Chapter 11- Is There a Way to Do This More Productively and Effectively?
Chapter 12- Putting It All Together
Conclusion
Appendices
Bibliography
About the Author