Teaching is deeply personal. Love Is a Classroom reflects the real challenges, joys, and lessons of inclusive education. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, unheard, or unsure of your impact, this memoir will remind you why your work matters. Through personal stories and reflections, I share practical insights on building resilience, fostering connection, and leading with heart. Whether you’re a teacher, an administrator, or an advocate, this book will assist you. It helps you navigate the emotional landscape of education with clarity. It also imparts purpose. Let Love Is a Classroom be a guide to sustaining your passion and creating a space where every child and educator belongs.
What readers are saying
“I was completely captivated reading Love Is a Classroom. The personal details Andrew provides in his journey are so relatable. He brought humor and joy to an emotional story of creating a loving classroom inclusive to all.”
-Henriette Nash, Retired early childhood special educator. Douglas County School District
“Love Is A Classroom is an incredibly touching and insightful journey. I was deeply moved by the powerful storytelling and profound understanding of the challenges faced by families and educators. This heartwarming book beautifully depicts the transformative power of love in fostering meaningful connections between teachers and the families they serve.”
Eva Gulotta, Speech Language Pathologist, Shorewood School District
“I read Love Is a Classroom each night as a way to unwind at the end of the day. I struggled to put it down when my time was up. How on earth Andrew made it through that school year?!?!?! My mind was spinning each time I read about it, unable to even fathom facing everything he did.”
-BRITTANY, VALDEZ, PRESCHOOL TEACHER, ST. COLUMBA MONTESSORI