Tales from the Trenches

Life in the classroom is often a battle as teachers deal with proverbial bombs dropping and enemy fire raining down on the daily. Devon Sitterson shares decades' worth of real-life stories-the inspiring, the absurd, and everything in between-drawn straight from her time trying to survive in a world light-years from where she started.Whether navigating the chaos leading up to graduation or making lifetime friends in the strangest of situations, Tales from the Trenches captures the highs, lows, and hilarity of the life of a Yankee trying to teach in the South. It's a love letter to those who make every day a new adventure, packed with sharp wit, deep empathy, and the kind of wisdom you can only earn by surviving a middle school dance.Perfect for educators, former students, and anyone who's ever wondered what really happens in the classroom. Read more