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# The Wild Card: 7 Steps to an Educator's Creative Breakthrough

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Review: AMAZING BOOK!!! - Last year I had the opportunity to see Wade and Hope King in action in their environment at The Ron Clark Academy. I was enamored by their strategies and techniques. This began my journey down a rabbit hole reading Hope’s blog, watch YouTube and Periscope videos, as well as following them both on social media. When their book was announced I knew I wanted it. This book has surpassed all expectations. As I began reading I found myself connecting even more with these two extraordinary individuals who are truly changing the way teachers across the country are interacting and teaching the students who enter their classrooms every day. Wade and Hope have hit the nail on the head when it comes to identifying keys to success in classrooms. The success of our students begin with the creativity we put into our craft as teachers. Wade and Hope have shown through their book that having the courage to step out of your comfort zone helps meet the needs of all students in your classroom. They explain that our failures helps us grow. I can’t agree)more. There is no growing in the comfort zone and no comfort in the growing zone. This book, The Wild Card, should be required reading for all pre-service teachers. Can you imagine how different those teachers would be as they entered the workforce? The Wild Card is a must read, whether you have been teaching for 10, 20, 30 years or whether you are just beginning. This book, The Wild Card, has helped breathe life into my classroom and my career as a teacher.
Review: Soak it all in- this is the GOOD STUFF! - I cannot say enough good things about this book! First, the Kings co-wrote this book which is mostly about teaching mindset and practice. They share their success story about their “wild card” mentality; how through their classroom experiences they were eventually led to RCA, which is considered one of the best schools in the country. This alone was enough to draw my focus in. Second, if you’re complacent, lazy, or bored with your teaching job, YOU MUST pick up this book and soak in their wisdom. Seriously, Hope and Wade lay out all the steps you need to get out of the comfort zone and into the creative zone in teaching. If you want to fall in love with teaching again, pay close attention! Sitting in the comfort zone as a teacher will not impact your students in the way you want! As someone who struggles with anxiety, it was SO REFRESHING to read about their doubts as teachers and how they overcame them. Their mentality on being a “wild card” teacher has influenced my own teaching practice- this is exactly the push I needed to continue my journey as a teacher. If you want to make a difference in your classroom, and truly connect and engage with your students, then give this book a read and implement their methods into your practice. It will change your life just like it’s changed mine.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #98,805 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #122 in Education Administration (Books) #271 in Educational Certification & Development |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,105) |
| Dimensions  | 6 x 0.6 x 9 inches |
| ISBN-10  | 1946444529 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1946444523 |
| Item Weight  | 13.8 ounces |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 262 pages |
| Publication date  | January 8, 2018 |
| Publisher  | Dave Burgess Consulting, Incorporated |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ AMAZING BOOK!!!
*by H***. on January 11, 2018*

Last year I had the opportunity to see Wade and Hope King in action in their environment at The Ron Clark Academy. I was enamored by their strategies and techniques. This began my journey down a rabbit hole reading Hope’s blog, watch YouTube and Periscope videos, as well as following them both on social media. When their book was announced I knew I wanted it. This book has surpassed all expectations. As I began reading I found myself connecting even more with these two extraordinary individuals who are truly changing the way teachers across the country are interacting and teaching the students who enter their classrooms every day. Wade and Hope have hit the nail on the head when it comes to identifying keys to success in classrooms. The success of our students begin with the creativity we put into our craft as teachers. Wade and Hope have shown through their book that having the courage to step out of your comfort zone helps meet the needs of all students in your classroom. They explain that our failures helps us grow. I can’t agree)more. There is no growing in the comfort zone and no comfort in the growing zone. This book, The Wild Card, should be required reading for all pre-service teachers. Can you imagine how different those teachers would be as they entered the workforce? The Wild Card is a must read, whether you have been teaching for 10, 20, 30 years or whether you are just beginning. This book, The Wild Card, has helped breathe life into my classroom and my career as a teacher.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Soak it all in- this is the GOOD STUFF!
*by J***R on July 21, 2018*

I cannot say enough good things about this book! First, the Kings co-wrote this book which is mostly about teaching mindset and practice. They share their success story about their “wild card” mentality; how through their classroom experiences they were eventually led to RCA, which is considered one of the best schools in the country. This alone was enough to draw my focus in. Second, if you’re complacent, lazy, or bored with your teaching job, YOU MUST pick up this book and soak in their wisdom. Seriously, Hope and Wade lay out all the steps you need to get out of the comfort zone and into the creative zone in teaching. If you want to fall in love with teaching again, pay close attention! Sitting in the comfort zone as a teacher will not impact your students in the way you want! As someone who struggles with anxiety, it was SO REFRESHING to read about their doubts as teachers and how they overcame them. Their mentality on being a “wild card” teacher has influenced my own teaching practice- this is exactly the push I needed to continue my journey as a teacher. If you want to make a difference in your classroom, and truly connect and engage with your students, then give this book a read and implement their methods into your practice. It will change your life just like it’s changed mine.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Something unpredictable...have the time of your life!
*by A***E on January 27, 2019*

The WILD CARD is definitely a must read! It has opened my eyes in so many ways!!! It confirmed that it’s okay not to be like everyone else. We as teachers all have different experiences and gifts that we can offer and bring to the classroom, to our students. We just can’t listen to the Joker! We aren’t in competition with other teachers, only ourselves! The WILD CARD reaffirmed that my style of teaching is okay. I can and should TEACH OUTSIDE THE BOX to give my students not just an education but an experience! You can offer those experiences through classroom transformations. You may ask what is that and how do I get started? The Wild Card will tell you all about them and even give you ideas to help you get started. Then once you get comfortable and gain confidence in doing classroom transformations, the sky is the limit. That’s when your CREATIVE breakthrough will come to life! The Wild Card also reminds us that while we are being creative in our planning and teaching, our expectations and rigor should still remain in tact. We have to set our expectations high and accept nothing less! Dont make exceptions! Don’t settle! We are the LEADER in our classroom, so we need to ask ourselves how can we breathe life into our curriculum?!?! I don’t know about you but that is something I ask myself everyday? What can I do to make a difference today? How many students can I reach? After all, my students are my WHY! What’s your why?!?! My take away from this book is to always smile (show kindness and love), be passionate and show enthusiasm. BE THE WILD CARD!!!

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