Welcome!
I am Jan Richards, and as a professor of teacher education at National University in Ontario, California, my greatest interest is in supporting and encouraging educators. Because I was in the classroom for 20 years, I understand the pressure of today's teachers, so many of whom are burning out and leaving the profession.
On this site, I've included what I hope will encourage, support, and inspire you: my favorite websites for teachers, inspirational/motivational stories, useful class handouts, and my published work written to strengthen the understanding of teachers and principals.
Feel free to contact me to share other wonderful resources that can be included here. Know that your efforts in the classroom are enormously valuable and that you do indeed make a difference in the world!
With affection,
