Welcome to Oz - excerpt from The Underground Philosophy of Education: Teaching is NOT for Dummies

The Wizard.
Here we have a magical being in power to solve all of the mysteries that lie within the field of education. I see this as the federal legislation that come from politicians, not educators who are in the classroom everyday and have a first-person view of what is really going on. As we see from the renowned tale, the wizard consists of mainly smoke and mirrors; a man behind a curtain. However, continue to follow me if you think that I am stating it as a bad thing. Through further analysis, you see that the intensions of the man behind the curtain are for the better; his persona just has been lost in midst of astronomical expectations. Just as in the movie, it is time to expose the wizard at his face value so that the practical solutions are realized. That way we all will discover the answers that might be right in front of our eyes, which have been blinded previously by the mysticism of politics and special interest.

-except from The Underground Philosophy of Education: Teaching is NOT for Dummies. Available at Kobaltbooks.com and all major online bookstores, including Amazon, Barnes&Noble, and Books-a-million.

Strange Wisdoms - Original Poem

Strange Wisdoms

We find knowledge as a lesson,
Taught that it’s a blessing,
Confessing our transgressions,
Consequences stating messages

Setting truth as our liberty
Mutual to the tears of reality
Indeed it may be actual
But far removed from tactful

We’re brutal in our honesty
Barbaric in value
Literal interpretations,
And final in first impressions

Self-centered in our intentions
Too much to mask our prejudice
Our pride is superficial
And bordering detrimental

We know it, but yet ignore it
Strange wisdoms of our condition
Self-inflicted and cataclysmic
The catalyst to our destruction

Faith-based film called "The Sweetest Cherry"

Hello everyone! Kobalt Books Ent., the publisher of all 3 of my books, has just finished a faith-based film called "The Sweetest Cherry". Support by visiting the facebook page and clicking "Like"!
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MOVIE TRAILER
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Teacher, Nigel L. Walker, EdS, Publishes His First Book, The Underground Philosophy of Education

Atlanta, GA (1888PressRelease) January 13, 2012 - Middle school teacher, Nigel L. Walker, published his first book in November, 2011, entitled "The Underground Philosophy of Education", through Kobalt Books.

The book, which serves as a tool to undergraduate students studying education, provides realistic expectations to first year teachers upon entering the classroom. Intended to help prepare future students to better handle administrative barriers and parental concerns, Walker aids readers on how to fully focus on the needs of their students.

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Book Release: The Underground Philosophy of Education: Teaching is NOT for Dummies

Available now on Amazon.com. This book presents a unique perspective of an educator's philosophy of education based on life and professional experiences. It connects the background of an African American male from a single-parent family in public housing to a highly respected and celebrated educator, being one in the same person. It explores the expectations upon entering the classroom that educators should be aware of as well as the expectations of students (especially of a similar background). It offers a real life look at experiences with all stakeholders in education and approaches to help create the best environment for the students. The book is especially important to future teachers for a realist outlook upon entering the classroom that is not taught in colleges, but it is also relevant to all of those involved in education; teachers, students, parents, administrators, and even politicians.

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Press Release: Biltmore Who's Who Executive and Professional Registry

Atlanta, GA (1888PressRelease) November 23, 2011 - Nigel L. Walker, Teacher and Assistant Football Coach at Long Cane Middle School, has been selected as an Honored Member of the Biltmore Who's Who Executive and Professional Registry. The selection recognizes Nigel L. Walker's commitment to excellence in Education.

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